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Cambridgeshire · within 25 miles

Green lanes near Ely

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

286lanes within 10 miles*
898lanes within 25 miles*
449miles of lane in range
1.7 mito the nearest named lane
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There are 898 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Ely, about 449 miles of riding in all, and 286 of them are within 10 miles.

The nearest named lane is The Balk, 1.7 miles north of the town centre.

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

The densest cluster is around Witcham, 3.7 miles west, with 55 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

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

10 miles25 miles PeterboroughCambridgeBiggleswadeSandySt IvesChatterisSohamSt NeotsYaxleyWisbechLittleportMarch 123 Ely 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 Witcham3.7 miles west of Ely · 55 lanes, about 34 miles of riding within 3 miles
  2. 2
    Around Barnham19 miles east of Ely · 49 lanes, about 26 miles of riding within 3 miles
  3. 3
    Around Terrington St John23 miles north of Ely · 41 lanes, about 28 miles of riding within 3 miles

The nearest named lanes

Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Ely.

Which way to head

Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Ely.

NNEESESSWWNW
  • North99 miles
  • East69 miles
  • Southwest59 miles
  • Northwest52 miles

What the riding is like

61%unsurfaced, of the lanes with a recorded surface
0lanes with a ford
74%of the mileage is BOAT, the rest mostly county road
26named 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.

17 named lanes near Ely close for part of the year. See every lane that closes for winter on our winter closures page.

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Worth a stop on the way

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

Prickwillow Museum
Museum · 3.8 milesPrickwillow Museum

A museum on the Fens' drainage history and pumping stations.

Stretham Old Engine
Museum · 4.7 milesStretham Old Engine

A preserved steam-powered pumping engine once used to drain the Fens.

Wicken Fen
Attraction · 6.5 milesWicken Fen

A 629-acre National Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Wicken.

Questions riders ask

Are there green lanes near Ely?

Yes. We map 898 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Ely, 286 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 Ely?

The nearest named lanes are The Balk (1.7 miles north), Marshal Drove (2.1 miles north) and Coffue Drove (2.3 miles north), measured from the town centre.

Are any green lanes near Ely closed?

Within 25 miles, 9 named lanes are closed to motor vehicles and 17 have 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 Ely 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.

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