There are 252 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Lancaster, about 95 miles of riding in all, and 16 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Cross Bay Walk, 3.3 miles north of the town centre.
The riding leans north: 31% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Botton Head, 11 miles east, with 1 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
Lancaster 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 Botton Head11 miles east of Lancaster · 1 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Carnforth6.3 miles north of Lancaster · 1 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Low Ickenthwaite19 miles northwest of Lancaster · 18 lanes, about 6 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Lancaster.
- Cross Bay Walk3.3 miles north · 12 km long · BOAT›
- Hornby Road7.8 miles east · 14 km long · UCR · cars restricted›
- Vicar Lane9.8 miles northeast · 0.9 km long · UCR
- Dollywood Lane10 miles north · 1.2 km long · BOAT›
- Spring Bank Road11 miles northwest · 0.9 km long · UCR
- Caton Lane11 miles northwest · 0.8 km long · UCR
- Sunbrick Lane13 miles northwest · 1.2 km long · BOAT›
- Grievegate Lane14 miles north · 1.2 km long · BOAT›
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Lancaster.
- North30 miles
- Northwest26 miles
- East22 miles
- Northeast14 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
- Hornby Road7.8 miles east · 14 km long · UCR · cars restricted›
- Cross Bay Walk3.3 miles north · 12 km long · BOAT›
- Long Lane21 miles east · 3.4 km long · BOAT›
- Dubbs Road24 miles north · 2.7 km long · BOAT›
- Bletherbarrow Lane20 miles northwest · 2.2 km long · UCR›
- Outer Barrier21 miles northwest · 2.1 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.
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National parks within reach
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Lancaster?
Yes. We map 252 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Lancaster, 16 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 Lancaster?
The nearest named lanes are Cross Bay Walk (3.3 miles north), Hornby Road (7.8 miles east) and Vicar Lane (9.8 miles northeast), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Lancaster closed?
Within 25 miles, 3 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster?
The Lake District is 10 miles away and The Yorkshire Dales is 13 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.