Open the map
Share this pageWhatsAppFacebook

Greater London · within 25 miles

Green lanes near London

Where to ride, what’s closest, and what to check first.

22lanes within 10 miles*
538lanes within 25 miles*
145miles of lane in range
11 mito the nearest named lane
Open the map, free Plan a route

Built automatically from council rights of way records, traffic orders and OpenStreetMap data, and checked by Holloway. How we check it

There are 538 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of London, about 145 miles of riding in all, and 22 of them are within 10 miles.

The nearest named lane is Botany Bay Lane, 11 miles southeast of the town centre.

The lanes are spread fairly evenly around London, with no one direction holding much more than the rest.

The densest cluster is around Dogkennel Green, 22 miles southwest, with 24 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

London in pink, rings at 10 and 25 miles, the busiest lane clusters numbered.

10 miles25 miles St AlbansLutonAscotWindsorCheshamGerrards CrossHarlowLoughtonSouth OckendonTilburyGreat DunmowEpping 123 London N 5 miles
BOAT UCR Closed or restricted No motors

Tap any lane on the live map for its status, hazards and weather.

Open the map →

Where the lanes cluster

The three busiest patches of lane in range, numbered on the map.

  1. 1
    Around Dogkennel Green22 miles southwest of London · 24 lanes, about 11 miles of riding within 3 miles
  2. 2
    Around Fairseat23 miles southeast of London · 26 lanes, about 10 miles of riding within 3 miles
  3. 3
    Around Little Burstead23 miles east of London · 9 lanes, about 4 miles of riding within 3 miles

The nearest named lanes

Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of London.

Which way to head

Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from London.

NNEESESSWWNW
  • Southeast26 miles
  • North26 miles
  • Northeast23 miles
  • Southwest21 miles

What the riding is like

71%unsurfaced, of the lanes with a recorded surface
1lane with a ford
86%of the mileage is BOAT, the rest mostly county road
9named lanes closed or seasonal

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.

Holloway Premium

Ride the lanes around London

Unlock Premium, £20/year

£1 from every membership goes toward keeping lanes open.

GPX routes near London

Ready-made routes that pass within 25 miles.

Map preview of the Tunstall & Knatts Valley Lanes Loop
Tunstall & Knatts Valley Lanes Loop48.0 km · 18 miles awayPremium GPX
 Map preview of the Horley & Redhill Lanes Loop
Horley & Redhill Lanes Loop48.5 km · 18 miles awayPremium GPX
 Map preview of the Ockley & Capel Lanes Loop
Ockley & Capel Lanes Loop30.6 km · 22 miles awayPremium GPX

National parks within reach

Worth a stop on the way

Historic sites within 12 miles of London. Access rights not checked.

Battle of Barnet
Battlefield · 11 milesBattle of Barnet

The site of a decisive 1471 Yorkist victory in the Wars of the Roses.

Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre
Attraction · 11 milesGilwell Park Scout Activity Centre

The Scout Association's UK headquarters and principal campsite.

Site of Nonsuch Palace
Archaeological site · 12 milesSite of Nonsuch Palace

The site of a lavish Tudor royal palace begun by Henry VIII in 1538.

Questions riders ask

Are there green lanes near London?

Yes. We map 538 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of London, 22 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 London?

The nearest named lanes are Botany Bay Lane (11 miles southeast), Railpit Lane (14 miles southeast) and Norheads Lane (15 miles southeast), measured from the town centre.

Are any green lanes near London closed?

Within 25 miles, 9 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 London 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 London?

The South Downs is 36 miles away.

More near you

Trail riding in Greater LondonGreen lanes near St AlbansGreen lanes near HertfordGreen lanes near DorkingGreen lanes near GuildfordGreen lanes near Stevenage

See them on the map

Every lane’s legal status, hazards and closures are free on the Holloway map, with a quick email sign-in.

Open the map, free Green lanes near other towns

Built from our lane data on 04/11/2026. 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. How we check this data.

Open the map Premium