Built automatically from council rights of way records, traffic orders and OpenStreetMap data, and checked by Holloway. How we check it
There are 368 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Ipswich, about 100 miles of riding in all, and 60 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Folly Lane, 4.4 miles southwest of the town centre.
The riding leans north: 26% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Market Weston, 23 miles northwest, with 45 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
Ipswich 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 Market Weston23 miles northwest of Ipswich · 45 lanes, about 11 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Castle Hedingham23 miles west of Ipswich · 17 lanes, about 6 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Sutton9.4 miles east of Ipswich · 30 lanes, about 9 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Ipswich.
- Folly Lane4.4 miles southwest · 0.9 km long · BOAT
- Wallow Lane8.3 miles northwest · 0.8 km long · BOAT
- Gobblecock Lane10 miles east · 1.2 km long · BOAT›
- Monk's Lane10 miles southwest · 0.8 km long · BOAT
- Brook Lane12 miles north · 2.3 km long · BOAT›
- Homey Bridge Road12 miles west · 0.8 km long · UCR
- Roamwood Green Lane12 miles north · 0.9 km long · UCR
- Calves Lane12 miles west · 0.7 km long · UCR
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Ipswich.
- North26 miles
- West23 miles
- Northwest21 miles
- East9 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
- Dam Lane19 miles north · 3.3 km long · BOAT / UCR›
- Weston Bury Lane23 miles northwest · 2.8 km long · UCR›
- Brook Lane12 miles north · 2.3 km long · BOAT›
- Long Lane24 miles west · 2.3 km long · BOAT›
- Darney Lane21 miles west · 2.0 km long · BOAT · cars restricted›
- St James' Lane24 miles northeast · 1.7 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.
- Cagman's Lane11 miles northwest · 3.1 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Hundred Lane14 miles north · 3.5 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Swilltub Lane14 miles northwest · 1.3 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Kingsland Lane14 miles west · 1.0 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Harrow Lane16 miles northeast · 0.7 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Dead Lane15 miles west · 0.4 km long · BOAT · Seasonal, 1 Oct to 30 Apr›
1 named lane near Ipswich 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 Ipswich. Access rights not checked.
The surviving twin towers of a demolished Georgian parish church.
A preserved historic lightvessel, part of a tradition going back over 250 years.
An 1808 circular fort built to defend Harwich from Napoleonic invasion.
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Ipswich?
Yes. We map 368 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Ipswich, 60 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 Ipswich?
The nearest named lanes are Folly Lane (4.4 miles southwest), Wallow Lane (8.3 miles northwest) and Gobblecock Lane (10 miles east), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Ipswich closed?
Within 25 miles, 14 named lanes are closed to motor vehicles and 1 has 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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich?
The Broads is 29 miles away.
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