Current status
No restriction we know of
Occupation 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.
Some of its sections are typed from OpenStreetMap tagging rather than a confirmed council record. Check locally before relying on the whole length.
Check its status nowOpens a search for any current Traffic Regulation Order on Occupation Lane, the same Legal Status Search as in the app. Status checked against our data on 24/09/2026.
Where it runs
Occupation Lane in pink, with the lanes around it.
- AThe north end, near Willoughby on the Wolds
- BThe south end, near Willoughby on the Wolds
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Lanes nearby
The closest named lanes, measured from Occupation Lane.
- Penn Lane2.3 km north · 1.0 km long›
- Field Lane2.8 km north · 0.1 km long
- Muckle Gate Lane5.8 km southwest · 0.9 km long
- Lantern Lane7.8 km west · 0.8 km long
Worth a stop nearby
Within a few km of the lane. Access rights not checked.
A well-known spa and health retreat set in a large country hall in the Melton district.
Questions riders ask
Is Occupation Lane open to motorcycles?
Occupation 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 Occupation Lane?
About 1.7 km, measured across all 3 of its mapped sections. Its two ends are around 1.5 km apart in a straight line.
Where does Occupation Lane start and finish?
It runs north to south near Willoughby on the Wolds, in Nottinghamshire. The map on this page shows both ends.
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