Current status
No restriction we know of
Cradle Lane 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
Cradle Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe north end, near Frith End
- BThe south end, near Sleaford
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Cradle Lane.
- Hardings Road2.1 km north · 1.5 km long · Cars restricted, motorcycles still legal›
- Gibbs' Lane3.6 km southwest · 0.4 km long
- Bolley Avenue3.6 km southwest · 0.2 km long
- Priory Lane4.3 km northeast · 0.2 km long
- Sandy Lane4.4 km northeast · 2.8 km long
- Wyck Lane4.5 km west · 1.6 km long›
Questions riders ask
Is Cradle Lane open to motorcycles?
Cradle Lane 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 Cradle Lane?
About 1.3 km, measured across all 9 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 1.1 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Cradle Lane start and finish?
One end is near Frith End, at the north end, and the other is near Sleaford, at the south end. The map on this page shows both.
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