There are 463 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Huddersfield, about 122 miles of riding in all, and 111 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Clough Hall Lane, 1.5 miles southeast of the town centre.
The riding leans south: 33% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Shatton, 22 miles south, 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
Huddersfield 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 Shatton22 miles south of Huddersfield · 41 lanes, about 14 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Mellor21 miles southwest of Huddersfield · 19 lanes, about 5 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Holme7.5 miles south of Huddersfield · 9 lanes, about 4 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Huddersfield.
- Clough Hall Lane1.5 miles southeast · 0.9 km long · BOAT›
- Cold Hill Lane1.7 miles south · 0.7 km long · BOAT
- Longwood Edge Road2.3 miles west · 0.8 km long · BOAT›
- Jagger Green Dean3.6 miles west · 1.0 km long · UCR
- Moor Hey Lane4.2 miles west · 0.8 km long · UCR
- Highwood Lane4.6 miles southeast · 0.7 km long · UCR
- Dean House Lane4.7 miles west · 0.7 km long · UCR
- Back Lane5 miles southeast · 0.5 km long · UCR
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Huddersfield.
- South40 miles
- West20 miles
- Northwest13 miles
- Southwest13 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 Huddersfield?
Yes. We map 463 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Huddersfield, 111 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 Huddersfield?
The nearest named lanes are Clough Hall Lane (1.5 miles southeast), Cold Hill Lane (1.7 miles south) and Longwood Edge Road (2.3 miles west), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Huddersfield closed?
Within 25 miles, 2 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 Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield?
The Peak District is 5.1 miles away and The Yorkshire Dales is 22 miles away.
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