Country lane

This article is about a narrow road. For that part of a highway available for a single line of traffic, see lane. For other uses, see Lane (disambiguation).

A country lane is a narrow road in the countryside.

A wild hare in a country lane in England

In North America and Australia, the term "lane" also may refer to rear access roads which act as a secondary vehicular network in cities and towns. Some towns and cities in Ireland and the United Kingdom, including the City of London, also name some minor streets and (often pedestrian) passageways as a "lane". However, the more usual British usage of the term "lane" is for a narrow road with little vehicular traffic in the countryside, within or between villages, and these can be named or remain unnamed.

Example of a passing place on a country lane in Scotland

Because country lanes are typically "single lane" or "single track" (that is, the paved road is not wide enough for two vehicles to pass) there will usually be official or unofficial passing places along the route for traffic to pass safely.

See also

• Backroad
• Boreen
• Dirt road
• Gravel road
• Green lane
• Single-track road
• Sunken lane