Current status
No restriction we know of
Hecks Ings Lane is recorded as a Unclassified County Road. We haven't found a Traffic Regulation Order or seasonal closure on it, but that doesn't guarantee there isn't one.
Ordnance Survey records it as an unclassified public road, but that it’s unsurfaced comes from OpenStreetMap, and being a public road doesn’t by itself confirm motor vehicle rights. Check locally before relying on it.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Hecks Ings Lane, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 03/10/2026.
Where it runs
Hecks Ings Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe northeast end, near Gowdall
- BThe southwest end, near Hensall
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Hecks Ings Lane.
- Stockwith Lane2.1 km northeast · 1.2 km long›
- Bull Alley Lane2.1 km northeast · 0.5 km long
- Race Lane2.5 km northeast · 1.2 km long›
- Royd's Road6.4 km northwest · 0.9 km long
- Brier Lane7.3 km east · 0.1 km long
Questions riders ask
Is Hecks Ings Lane open to motorcycles?
Hecks Ings Lane is recorded as a Unclassified County Road, and we don't know of any current restriction on it. Legal status can change at short notice, so check signage and current Traffic Regulation Orders before you ride.
How long is Hecks Ings Lane?
About 1.1 km. Its two ends are around 0.8 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Hecks Ings Lane start and finish?
One end is near Gowdall, at the northeast end, and the other is near Hensall, at the southwest end. The map on this page shows both.
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