Peds!

Then don't ride on the cycle lane.

Just because it's there doesn't mean it's the safest and best position to be in, usually it's recommended to overtake the traffic rather than undertake to put less risk on yourself.

Even the highway code stated that you don't have to ride on the cycle lane if you don't feel comfortable on it.

I agree with this, it kind of pisses me off that they even put them there, especially the really shit ones.