There are 108 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Helmsley, about 56 miles of riding in all, and 24 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Skiplam Road, 3.4 miles northeast of the town centre.
The riding leans north: 31% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Low Mill, 7.7 miles north, with 6 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
Helmsley 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 Low Mill7.7 miles north of Helmsley · 6 lanes, about 13 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Kepwick10 miles northwest of Helmsley · 4 lanes, about 4 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Langdale End18 miles east of Helmsley · 6 lanes, about 4 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Helmsley.
- Skiplam Road3.4 miles northeast · 2.1 km long · BOAT›
- Oldstead Bank5.4 miles west · 1.0 km long · BOAT›
- Sleights Road5.6 miles northeast · 1.1 km long · UCR›
- High Town Bank Road5.7 miles west · 2.0 km long · BOAT›
- Mill Road6 miles northeast · 0.5 km long · BOAT›
- Rudland Rigg6.3 miles northeast · 16 km long · BOAT / UCR›
- Rudland Rigg, Bransdale Link8.6 miles north · 1.8 km long · UCR›
- Monket House Bank8.7 miles north · 2.1 km long · UCR›
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Helmsley.
- North17 miles
- East12 miles
- Northwest9 miles
- Northeast7 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
- Rudland Rigg6.3 miles northeast · 16 km long · BOAT / UCR›
- West Dike Road12 miles east · 2.5 km long · UCR›
- Ruston Lane21 miles east · 2.1 km long · UCR›
- Monket House Bank8.7 miles north · 2.1 km long · UCR›
- Skiplam Road3.4 miles northeast · 2.1 km long · BOAT›
- Whitcliffe Lane21 miles southwest · 2.0 km long · UCR›
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National parks within reach
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Helmsley?
Yes. We map 108 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Helmsley, 24 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 Helmsley?
The nearest named lanes are Skiplam Road (3.4 miles northeast), Oldstead Bank (5.4 miles west) and Sleights Road (5.6 miles northeast), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Helmsley closed?
Within 25 miles, we don’t know of any named lane that’s 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 Helmsley 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 Helmsley?
The North York Moors is under a mile away and The Yorkshire Dales is 28 miles away.
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Open the map, free Green lanes near other townsBuilt from our lane data on 29/09/2026. Lane data from OpenStreetMap contributors and council rights of way and highway records (public sector information under the Open Government Licence v3.0, and OS data © Crown copyright and database rights). Place names © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only: legal status changes, check signage and current Traffic Regulation Orders before riding.