There are 250 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Betws-y-Coed, about 100 miles of riding in all, and 39 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Sarn Helen, under a mile west of the town centre.
The riding leans southeast: 25% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, 24 miles southeast, with 2 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
Betws-y-Coed in pink, rings at 10 and 25 miles, the busiest lane clusters numbered.
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Open the map →Where the lanes cluster
The three busiest patches of lane in range, numbered on the map.
- 1Around Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog24 miles southeast of Betws-y-Coed · 2 lanes, about 10 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Pont Cyfyng2.6 miles west of Betws-y-Coed · 27 lanes, about 12 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Caerdeon24 miles south of Betws-y-Coed · 29 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Betws-y-Coed.
- Sarn Helenunder a mile west · 3.3 km long · UCR›
- Bwlch Y Groes Track3.5 miles south · 2.8 km long · UCR›
- Wellies Lane9.1 miles southeast · 1.1 km long · UCR›
- Lon Bryn-du13 miles east · 1.4 km long · BOAT›
- Lôn Gwyrfai14 miles west · 0.9 km long · UCR›
- Ffordd Fodolydd17 miles northwest · 1.0 km long · UCR›
- Ffordd Pen Bwlch Llandrillo20 miles southeast · 14 km long · UCR›
- Ffordd Pen Y Cefn23 miles south · 1.8 km long · BOAT / UCR›
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Betws-y-Coed.
- Southeast25 miles
- South18 miles
- Southwest17 miles
- East15 miles
What the riding is like
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
- Ffordd Pen Bwlch Llandrillo20 miles southeast · 14 km long · UCR›
- Sarn Helenunder a mile west · 3.3 km long · UCR›
- Bwlch Y Groes Track3.5 miles south · 2.8 km long · UCR›
- Ffordd Pen Y Cefn23 miles south · 1.8 km long · BOAT / UCR›
- Hafod Y Meirch24 miles south · 1.5 km long · UCR›
- Lon Bryn-du13 miles east · 1.4 km long · BOAT›
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National parks within reach
Worth a stop on the way
Historic sites within 12 miles of Betws-y-Coed. Access rights not checked.
A fortified manor house in the Conwy valley dating back to around 1500.
A 13th-century castle at the base of a valley, with the earlier 12th-century tower it replaced, Tomen Castell, standing just to its south-east.
A working slate quarry turned visitor attraction, its railway descending over 500 feet underground on the steepest narrow-gauge track in the UK.
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Betws-y-Coed?
Yes. We map 250 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Betws-y-Coed, 39 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 Betws-y-Coed?
The nearest named lanes are Sarn Helen (under a mile west), Bwlch Y Groes Track (3.5 miles south) and Wellies Lane (9.1 miles southeast), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Betws-y-Coed closed?
Within 25 miles, we don’t know of any named lane that’s 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 Betws-y-Coed 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 Betws-y-Coed?
Betws-y-Coed is inside Eryri (Snowdonia).
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