Current status
No restriction we know of
Outer Barrier is recorded as a Byway Open to All Traffic. We haven't found a Traffic Regulation Order or seasonal closure on it, but that doesn't guarantee there isn't one.
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Where it runs
Outer Barrier in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe east end, near Steel Green
- BThe west end, near Steel Green
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Outer Barrier.
- Haverigg Road0.1 km northwest · 0.5 km long
- Steel Green Terrace0.4 km north · 0.1 km long
- Cliffe Lane6.8 km southeast · 0.5 km long
- Cocken Tunnel7.0 km south · 0.0 km long
- Cocken Lane7.0 km south · 1.1 km long · Tidal crossing, dangerous without local guidance›
- Causey Lane7.8 km north · 0.5 km long
Questions riders ask
Is Outer Barrier open to motorcycles?
Outer Barrier is recorded as a Byway Open to All Traffic, 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 Outer Barrier?
About 2.1 km, measured across all 2 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 1.7 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Outer Barrier start and finish?
It runs east to west near Millom, in Cumbria. The map on this page shows both ends.
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