Forestry England Roads

<div><div>Forest Roads are categorised on the basis of intended usage (as listed below) rather than the specification used in their construction or upgrading. This can mean that, at a particular point in time, a Class A main road or a Class B spur road may have specification features that could limit its use.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Class A - Main Roads</div><div>"<span> </span>Principal timber haulage route on a long-term basis.</div><div>"<span> </span>Constructed to high specification.</div><div>"<span> </span>Maintained to a high standard.</div><div>"<span> </span>Limiting features shown on road map.</div><div>"<span> </span>All year but not all weather.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Class B - Spur Roads</div><div>"<span> </span>Used by timber haulage lorries for specific operations.</div><div>"<span> </span>Full geometric and safety standards for stated use.</div><div>"<span> </span>Specification tailored to suit purpose.</div><div>"<span> </span>Possibility that surfacing not high quality or durable.</div><div>"<span> </span>Long term maintenance minimal.</div><div>"<span> </span>Each usage subject to individual engineering assessment.</div><div>"<span> </span>Limiting features noted for each particular contract.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Class C - Other Roads</div><div>"<span> </span>Roads other than Main or Spur roads.</div><div>"<span> </span>Maintenance dependent on usage.</div><div>"<span> </span>Not normally used by timber haulage lorries.</div><div>"<span> </span>Use by timber haulage lorries subject to the same individual engineering assessment as Class B roads.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Last updated from Forester Web on 17/02/2026</div></div>