There are 680 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Brecon, about 269 miles of riding in all, and 58 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Mill Road, 12 miles southeast of the town centre.
The lanes are spread fairly evenly around Brecon, with no one direction holding much more than the rest.
The densest cluster is around Llanstephan, 11 miles northeast, with 93 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
Brecon 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 Llanstephan11 miles northeast of Brecon · 93 lanes, about 30 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Llanfiangel Nant Melan21 miles northeast of Brecon · 27 lanes, about 15 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Cwmyoy16 miles east of Brecon · 26 lanes, about 14 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Brecon.
- Mill Road12 miles southeast · 0.7 km long · UCR›
- Roman Road12 miles west · 3.8 km long · UCR›
- Millbrook Road14 miles southeast · 0.7 km long · UCR›
- Heol Tir-Lan14 miles southwest · 0.6 km long · UCR›
- Ffawthog Road14 miles east · 3.7 km long · UCR›
- Coed Dias Road15 miles east · 1.0 km long · UCR›
- Penrhiw Road15 miles east · 1.7 km long · UCR›
- Club Lane16 miles north · 1.3 km long · BOAT›
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Brecon.
- Northeast57 miles
- North53 miles
- West37 miles
- Northwest34 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
- Strata Florida23 miles northwest · 12 km long · BOAT / UCR›
- Water-break-its-neck Byway21 miles north · 7.7 km long · BOAT›
- Rhiw Road16 miles east · 4.1 km long · UCR›
- Roman Road12 miles west · 3.8 km long · UCR›
- Ffawthog Road14 miles east · 3.7 km long · UCR›
- Lime Road21 miles west · 2.6 km long · UCR›
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.
1 named lane near Brecon close for part of the year. See every lane that closes for winter on our winter closures page.
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National parks within reach
Worth a stop on the way
Historic sites within 12 miles of Brecon. Access rights not checked.
Y Gaer, a Roman fort on the edge of modern Brecon.
The highest castle in England and Wales at 450m, guarding the Rhiangoll pass between Talgarth and Crickhowell.
A ruined castle that began as a Norman motte and bailey around 1100 before being rebuilt in stone and later enlarged.
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Brecon?
Yes. We map 680 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Brecon, 58 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 Brecon?
The nearest named lanes are Mill Road (12 miles southeast), Roman Road (12 miles west) and Millbrook Road (14 miles southeast), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Brecon closed?
Within 25 miles, we don’t know of any named lane that’s closed to motor vehicles and 1 has a seasonal closure, usually over winter. 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 Brecon 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 Brecon?
Brecon is inside Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons).
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