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East Sussex · within 25 miles

Green lanes near Brighton

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

38lanes within 10 miles*
194lanes within 25 miles*
56miles of lane in range
6.3 mito the nearest named lane
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There are 194 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Brighton, about 56 miles of riding in all, and 38 of them are within 10 miles.

The nearest named lane is Mill Hill, 6.3 miles west of the town centre.

The riding leans east: 44% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.

The densest cluster is around Hailsham, 19 miles east, with 18 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

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

10 miles25 miles UckfieldLewesEastbourneRoyal Tunbridge WellsTonbridgeGodalmingHorleyStorringtonLittlehamptonHorshamCrawleyPetworth 123 Brighton 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 Hailsham19 miles east of Brighton · 18 lanes, about 9 miles of riding within 3 miles
  2. 2
    Around Firle10 miles east of Brighton · 8 lanes, about 6 miles of riding within 3 miles
  3. 3
    Around Town Row23 miles northeast of Brighton · 17 lanes, about 5 miles of riding within 3 miles

The nearest named lanes

Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Brighton.

Which way to head

Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Brighton.

NNEESESSWWNW
  • East24 miles
  • Northeast13 miles
  • North8 miles
  • Northwest6 miles

What the riding is like

49%unsurfaced, of the lanes with a recorded surface
0lanes with a ford
91%of the mileage is BOAT, the rest mostly county road
2named 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.

1 named lane near Brighton close for part of the year. See every lane that closes for winter on our winter closures page.

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GPX routes near Brighton

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National parks within reach

Questions riders ask

Are there green lanes near Brighton?

Yes. We map 194 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Brighton, 38 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 Brighton?

The nearest named lanes are Mill Hill (6.3 miles west), Old Coach Road (8.5 miles east) and Lane Wall (10 miles east), measured from the town centre.

Are any green lanes near Brighton closed?

Within 25 miles, 1 named lane is 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 Brighton 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 Brighton?

The South Downs is 1.6 miles away.

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Built from our lane data on 29/09/2026. Lane data from OpenStreetMap contributors and council rights of way and highway records (public sector information under the Open Government Licence v3.0, and OS data © Crown copyright and database rights). Place names © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only: legal status changes, check signage and current Traffic Regulation Orders before riding.

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