Current status
Tidal crossing, dangerous without local guidance
Public Rights of Way across Walney Channel are dangerous. Seek local Guidance.. See Note
Warning recorded with the lane in OpenStreetMap.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Cocken Lane, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 23/09/2026.
Where it runs
Cocken Lane in red, with the lanes around it.
- AThe southwest end, near North Scale
- BThe northeast end, near North Scale
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Cocken Lane.
- Cliffe Lane1.3 km east · 0.5 km long
- Bracken Bed Lane6.2 km east · 0.4 km long
- Outer Barrier7.0 km north · 2.1 km long›
Questions riders ask
Is Cocken Lane open to motorcycles?
Legally yes, but it's dangerous. Cocken Lane crosses tidal sands or mud, where the tide can come in faster than you can travel. Never attempt it without local knowledge and tide times.
How long is Cocken Lane?
About 1.1 km, measured across all 4 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 1.0 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Cocken Lane start and finish?
It runs southwest to northeast near North Scale, in Cumbria. The map on this page shows both ends.
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