There are 271 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Kettering, about 108 miles of riding in all, and 45 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Furnace Lane, 4.2 miles south of the town centre.
The riding leans east: 24% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Steeple Gidding, 18 miles east, 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
Kettering 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 Steeple Gidding18 miles east of Kettering · 6 lanes, about 6 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Upper Dean13 miles southeast of Kettering · 14 lanes, about 7 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Hinwick12 miles southeast of Kettering · 22 lanes, about 7 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Kettering.
- Furnace Lane4.2 miles south · 0.9 km long · BOAT
- Ridge Road7.6 miles east · 1.1 km long · UCR›
- Cross Lane8.5 miles east · 0.5 km long · UCR
- Mill Lane9.3 miles south · 1.0 km long · BOAT
- Spectacle Lane9.6 miles southwest · 0.6 km long · BOAT
- Carvells Lane11 miles west · 2.5 km long · UCR›
- Grange Lane12 miles north · 0.6 km long · UCR
- Sandye Lane13 miles southeast · 3.7 km long · BOAT›
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Kettering.
- East26 miles
- Southeast20 miles
- Northeast17 miles
- West15 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
- Sandye Lane13 miles southeast · 3.7 km long · BOAT›
- Watling Street18 miles west · 3.5 km long · BOAT›
- The Drift23 miles north · 2.6 km long · BOAT
- Carvells Lane11 miles west · 2.5 km long · UCR›
- Hartham Street17 miles east · 2.1 km long · BOAT›
- Mere Road19 miles northwest · 1.9 km long · UCR
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.
- Forty Foot Lane12 miles southeast · 4.4 km long · BOAT · Closed until 23 October 2027›
- White Lane13 miles southeast · 1.6 km long · BOAT · Closed until 23 August 2027›
- Yelnow Lane13 miles southeast · 1.7 km long · BOAT · Closed until 23 August 2027›
- Broad Lane13 miles east · 1.3 km long · BOAT · Seasonal, 1 Oct to 30 Apr›
- Hangman's Lane16 miles southeast · 1.4 km long · BOAT · Seasonal, 1 Oct to 30 Apr›
- Bullock Road17 miles east · 5.8 km long · BOAT · Seasonal, 1 Oct to 30 Apr›
3 named lanes near Kettering close for part of the year. See every lane that closes for winter on our winter closures page.
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Worth a stop on the way
Historic sites within 12 miles of Kettering. Access rights not checked.
A Grade I listed medieval church in Geddington.
An eccentric 1590s folly near Rushton built by Sir Thomas Tresham, its design built entirely around the number three.
A small museum at Sywell Aerodrome documenting Northamptonshire's aviation history.
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Kettering?
Yes. We map 271 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Kettering, 45 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 Kettering?
The nearest named lanes are Furnace Lane (4.2 miles south), Ridge Road (7.6 miles east) and Cross Lane (8.5 miles east), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Kettering closed?
Within 25 miles, 3 named lanes are closed to motor vehicles and 3 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 Kettering 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.
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