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Derbyshire · within 25 miles

Green lanes near Ashbourne

Where to ride, what’s closest, and what to check first.

67lanes within 10 miles*
407lanes within 25 miles*
135miles of lane in range
2.4 mito the nearest named lane
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There are 407 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Ashbourne, about 135 miles of riding in all, and 67 of them are within 10 miles.

The nearest named lane is Ridge Lane, 2.4 miles east of the town centre.

The riding leans north: 43% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.

The densest cluster is around Eyam, 19 miles north, with 45 lanes within 3 miles of it.

*Lanes open to motorcycles by their recorded designation, BOATs and unclassified county roads, counted as whole lanes. Legal status can change, always check a lane yourself before riding.

Every lane within 25 miles

Ashbourne in pink, rings at 10 and 25 miles, the busiest lane clusters numbered.

10 miles25 miles DerbySheffieldLichfieldStoke-on-TrentAlsagerWilmslowMacclesfieldCongletonNew MillsSandiacreIlkestonClowne 123 Ashbourne N 5 miles
BOAT UCR Closed or restricted No motors

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Where the lanes cluster

The three busiest patches of lane in range, numbered on the map.

  1. 1
    Around Eyam19 miles north of Ashbourne · 45 lanes, about 16 miles of riding within 3 miles
  2. 2
    Around Buxton19 miles northwest of Ashbourne · 23 lanes, about 10 miles of riding within 3 miles
  3. 3
    Around Atlow Winn2.8 miles northeast of Ashbourne · 11 lanes, about 5 miles of riding within 3 miles

The nearest named lanes

Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Ashbourne.

Which way to head

Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Ashbourne.

NNEESESSWWNW
  • North57 miles
  • Northwest19 miles
  • Northeast19 miles
  • West12 miles

What the riding is like

75%unsurfaced, of the lanes with a recorded surface
3lanes with a ford
61%of the mileage is BOAT, the rest mostly county road
6named lanes closed or seasonal

County roads (UCRs) are on the council’s list of public roads, which doesn’t confirm motor vehicle rights the way a BOAT does. Worth checking locally.

The longest lanes in range

Closed and seasonal lanes nearby

Named lanes within 25 miles with a restriction we know of. Our records aren’t complete, so always check before you ride.

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GPX routes near Ashbourne

Ready-made routes that pass within 25 miles.

Map preview of the North Stoke Lanes Loop
North Stoke Lanes Loop45.2 km · 13 miles awayPremium GPX
 Map preview of the Sir William Hill Road & Tideswell Loop
Sir William Hill Road & Tideswell Loop27.7 km · 17 miles awayPremium GPX
 Map preview of the Pindale Road & Dirtlow Rake Loop
Pindale Road & Dirtlow Rake Loop29.3 km · 19 miles awayPremium GPX
 Map preview of the Newcastle-under-Lyme Lanes Loop
Newcastle-under-Lyme Lanes Loop35.0 km · 21 miles awayPremium GPX

National parks within reach

Worth a stop on the way

Historic sites within 12 miles of Ashbourne. Access rights not checked.

Dovedale
Attraction · 3.3 milesDovedale

A limestone valley cut by the River Dove, its stepping stones and Dove Holes caves drawing a million National Trust visitors a year.

Tissington Hall
Point of interest · 3.5 milesTissington Hall

An early 17th-century Jacobean mansion near Ashbourne, Grade II* listed and still the home of the family that built it.

Minninglow Hill
Archaeological site · 6.8 milesMinninglow Hill

A tree-topped hill in the White Peak, its clump of beeches hiding a Neolithic chambered tomb and two Bronze Age barrows.

Questions riders ask

Are there green lanes near Ashbourne?

Yes. We map 407 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Ashbourne, 67 of them within 10 miles, going by each lane's recorded designation. Legal status can change, so check a lane before you ride it.

What's the closest green lane to Ashbourne?

The nearest named lanes are Ridge Lane (2.4 miles east), Minninglow Lane (6.6 miles north) and Jebbs Lane (6.8 miles east), measured from the town centre.

Are any green lanes near Ashbourne closed?

Within 25 miles, 6 named lanes are closed to motor vehicles and none has a seasonal closure we know of. Our closure records aren't complete, so use the Legal Status Search on a lane's card, and check signage on the day.

Can I ride green lanes near Ashbourne on a motorbike?

On BOATs and unclassified county roads, yes, as long as it's road-legal, taxed, insured and ridden with care. Restricted byways, bridleways and footpaths are not open to motor vehicles, and a Traffic Regulation Order can close any lane.

Which national parks are near Ashbourne?

The Peak District is 1.2 miles away.

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