There are 570 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of High Wycombe, about 144 miles of riding in all, and 38 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Riding Lane, 3.7 miles east of the town centre.
The riding leans west: 27% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Compton, 21 miles west, with 41 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
High Wycombe 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 Compton21 miles west of High Wycombe · 41 lanes, about 20 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Arborfield17 miles south of High Wycombe · 45 lanes, about 13 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Chapel Row24 miles southwest of High Wycombe · 51 lanes, about 10 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of High Wycombe.
- Riding Lane3.7 miles east · 1.1 km long · UCR
- Lower Pound Lane4.5 miles south · 0.9 km long · BOAT
- Mapridge Green Lane6.1 miles north · 0.7 km long · BOAT
- Upper Icknield Way6.9 miles northwest · 1.5 km long · BOAT
- Ramscote Lane9 miles northeast · 2.1 km long · BOAT
- Bolney Lane9.6 miles southwest · 0.7 km long · BOAT
- Smoothing Iron10 miles northeast · 0.7 km long · UCR
- Two Ponds Lane11 miles northeast · 0.7 km long · UCR
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from High Wycombe.
- West38 miles
- Northeast30 miles
- South27 miles
- Southwest25 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.
- Thames Side19 miles southeast · 0.5 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Tykeswater Lane19 miles east · 1.4 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Jersey Lane21 miles northeast · 2.1 km long · UCR · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Blanche Lane23 miles east · 0.5 km long · UCR · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Wash Lane23 miles east · 0.9 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Upper Icknield Way6.7 miles northwest · 2.1 km long · BOAT · Seasonal, 1 Nov to 30 Apr
- The Ridgeway20 miles west · 6.4 km long · BOAT · Seasonal, 1 Oct to 30 Apr›
2 named lanes near High Wycombe close for part of the year. See every lane that closes for winter on our winter closures page.
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National parks within reach
Worth a stop on the way
Historic sites within 12 miles of High Wycombe. Access rights not checked.
A free local museum in High Wycombe.
The remains of a medieval hospital in High Wycombe, in use from 1180 to 1548.
A museum in High Wycombe on the town's historic furniture-making trade.
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near High Wycombe?
Yes. We map 570 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of High Wycombe, 38 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 High Wycombe?
The nearest named lanes are Riding Lane (3.7 miles east), Lower Pound Lane (4.5 miles south) and Mapridge Green Lane (6.1 miles north), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near High Wycombe closed?
Within 25 miles, 6 named lanes are closed to motor vehicles and 2 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 High Wycombe 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 High Wycombe?
The South Downs is 31 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.


