There are 337 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Grantham, about 115 miles of riding in all, and 71 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Stroxton Lane, 3 miles south of the town centre.
The riding leans east: 22% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Blackjack, 22 miles east, with 32 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
Grantham 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 Blackjack22 miles east of Grantham · 32 lanes, about 11 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Halam19 miles northwest of Grantham · 15 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Besthorpe18 miles north of Grantham · 14 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Grantham.
- Stroxton Lane3 miles south · 1.6 km long · UCR›
- Washdike Lane4.6 miles south · 0.6 km long · UCR
- The Drift4.6 miles southwest · 0.8 km long · UCR
- Lower Bassingthorpe Lane4.7 miles southeast · 1.7 km long · UCR›
- Five Oaks5.3 miles east · 2.5 km long · UCR›
- Heath Lane6.6 miles northeast · 2.3 km long · BOAT / UCR›
- Wheatgrass Lane7.7 miles north · 1.7 km long · UCR›
- Longhedge Lane8.8 miles northwest · 0.7 km long · BOAT
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Grantham.
- East26 miles
- Northwest20 miles
- North16 miles
- Southeast15 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
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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Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Grantham?
Yes. We map 337 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Grantham, 71 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 Grantham?
The nearest named lanes are Stroxton Lane (3 miles south), Washdike Lane (4.6 miles south) and The Drift (4.6 miles southwest), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Grantham closed?
Within 25 miles, 1 named lane is 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 Grantham 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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