There are 315 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Hawes, about 160 miles of riding in all, and 76 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Bands Lane, under a mile southwest of the town centre.
The riding leans northwest: 22% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Botton Head, 24 miles southwest, with 1 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
Hawes 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 Botton Head24 miles southwest of Hawes · 1 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Stalling Busk5.2 miles southeast of Hawes · 16 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Cotterdale4.6 miles northwest of Hawes · 15 lanes, about 9 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Hawes.
- Bands Laneunder a mile southwest · 0.5 km long · UCR›
- Cam Road1.1 miles west · 3.0 km long · UCR›
- Cam High Road1.8 miles southeast · 10 km long · BOAT›
- West Cam Road3.1 miles southwest · 3.0 km long · UCR›
- Bob Lane3.7 miles southeast · 0.5 km long · UCR›
- High Lane3.7 miles southeast · 3.3 km long · BOAT›
- High Straights Lane4.4 miles east · 1.4 km long · UCR›
- Busk Lane4.7 miles east · 3.7 km long · BOAT›
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Hawes.
- Northwest35 miles
- East25 miles
- Southeast25 miles
- Southwest23 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
- Hornby Road23 miles southwest · 14 km long · UCR · cars restricted›
- Cam High Road1.8 miles southeast · 10 km long · BOAT›
- Gilbert Lane5.3 miles southeast · 4.2 km long · BOAT›
- Busk Lane4.7 miles east · 3.7 km long · BOAT›
- In Moor Lane14 miles southeast · 3.6 km long · BOAT›
- Long Lane11 miles south · 3.4 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.
- Cam High Road8 miles southwest · 0.2 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Turbary Road13 miles southwest · 3.7 km long · UCR · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Mastiles Lane15 miles south · 0.9 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Gorbeck Road15 miles south · 4.8 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 Hawes. Access rights not checked.
A probable Iron Age settlement near Grinton in Swaledale, a scheduled monument sharing its name with several unrelated 'Maiden Castle' sites across Britain, most likely all just meaning a fortification that looks impregnable.
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Hawes?
Yes. We map 315 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Hawes, 76 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 Hawes?
The nearest named lanes are Bands Lane (under a mile southwest), Cam Road (1.1 miles west) and Cam High Road (1.8 miles southeast), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Hawes closed?
Within 25 miles, 4 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 Hawes 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 Hawes?
Hawes is inside the Yorkshire Dales, The Lake District is 16 miles away and The North York Moors is 35 miles away.
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