There are 443 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Buxton, about 144 miles of riding in all, and 172 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Tongue Lane, under a mile east of the town centre.
The riding leans east: 23% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Eyam, 9.5 miles east, 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
Buxton 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 Eyam9.5 miles east of Buxton · 45 lanes, about 16 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Atlow Winn18 miles southeast of Buxton · 11 lanes, about 5 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Flash4.9 miles southwest of Buxton · 18 lanes, about 6 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Buxton.
- Tongue Laneunder a mile east · 0.6 km long · UCR
- Old Road1.3 miles northwest · 2.7 km long · BOAT / UCR›
- Buxton Old Coach Road1.7 miles southwest · 2.2 km long · UCR›
- Old Longhill Road2 miles northwest · 1.2 km long · UCR›
- Goyt's Lane2.5 miles west · 0.9 km long · UCR›
- Long Lane3.7 miles northwest · 1.7 km long · UCR›
- Highstone Lane4.3 miles southeast · 1.1 km long · UCR›
- Limer Rake4.4 miles south · 0.6 km long · UCR›
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Buxton.
- East32 miles
- Northeast27 miles
- Southeast24 miles
- Southwest16 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
- Staffordshire Moorlands District17 miles south · 5.6 km long · BOAT›
- Houndkirk Road14 miles east · 3.8 km long · BOAT›
- Beeley Bar Lane13 miles east · 2.8 km long · BOAT›
- Old Road1.3 miles northwest · 2.7 km long · BOAT / UCR›
- Brough Lane8.7 miles northeast · 2.6 km long · BOAT›
- Stake Hill Road14 miles northeast · 2.6 km long · BOAT›
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.
- Washgate3.3 miles south · 0.2 km long · UCR · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Chapel Gate5.9 miles north · 2.3 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Derby Lane7.2 miles southeast · 2.9 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Leys Lane8 miles east · 1.1 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Jacob’s Ladder11 miles east · 0.6 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
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National parks within reach
Worth a stop on the way
Historic sites within 12 miles of Buxton. Access rights not checked.
The site of a Stone Age settlement in Buxton, found by archaeologists searching for a Roman road in 1984.
A two-million-year-old limestone cave on the edge of Buxton.
A Victorian folly on top of Grin Low above Buxton, also known as Grinlow Tower.
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Buxton?
Yes. We map 443 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Buxton, 172 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 Buxton?
The nearest named lanes are Tongue Lane (under a mile east), Old Road (1.3 miles northwest) and Buxton Old Coach Road (1.7 miles southwest), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Buxton closed?
Within 25 miles, 7 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 Buxton 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 Buxton?
The Peak District is 1.4 miles away.
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