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Derbyshire · within 25 miles

Green lanes near Derby

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

28lanes within 10 miles*
305lanes within 25 miles*
89miles of lane in range
3.8 mito the nearest named lane
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There are 305 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Derby, about 89 miles of riding in all, and 28 of them are within 10 miles.

The nearest named lane is Moor Lane, 3.8 miles south of the town centre.

The riding leans northwest: 22% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.

The densest cluster is around Halam, 22 miles northeast, with 15 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

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

10 miles25 miles LeicesterNottinghamLichfieldBuxtonClowneBolsoverBelperWirksworthClay CrossSwadlincoteLoughboroughWigston 123 Derby 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 Halam22 miles northeast of Derby · 15 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
  2. 2
    Around Atlow Winn11 miles northwest of Derby · 11 lanes, about 5 miles of riding within 3 miles
  3. 3
    Around Beeley20 miles north of Derby · 11 lanes, about 7 miles of riding within 3 miles

The nearest named lanes

Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Derby.

Which way to head

Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Derby.

NNEESESSWWNW
  • Northwest19 miles
  • Northeast18 miles
  • North16 miles
  • South13 miles

What the riding is like

77%unsurfaced, of the lanes with a recorded surface
2lanes with a ford
71%of the mileage is BOAT, the rest mostly county road
3named 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 Derby

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National parks within reach

Worth a stop on the way

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

Chapel of Saint Mary on the Bridge
Point of interest · under a mileChapel of Saint Mary on the Bridge

A Grade I listed medieval bridge chapel in Derby, one of only a handful to survive anywhere in England.

Saint Helen's House
Point of interest · under a mileSaint Helen's House

A Grade I listed Derby townhouse, used over the years as a private residence, a school and now offices.

Pickford's House Museum
Museum · under a milePickford's House Museum

A Georgian townhouse in Derby built by architect Joseph Pickford as his own family home in the 1760s, now a museum of Georgian life.

Questions riders ask

Are there green lanes near Derby?

Yes. We map 305 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Derby, 28 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 Derby?

The nearest named lanes are Moor Lane (3.8 miles south), Arleston Lane (4.1 miles south) and Moor Lane (4.1 miles north), measured from the town centre.

Are any green lanes near Derby closed?

Within 25 miles, 3 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 Derby 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 Derby?

The Peak District is 13 miles away.

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