There are 336 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Machynlleth, about 148 miles of riding in all, and 74 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Ffordd Ddu, 8.9 miles northwest of the town centre.
The riding leans south: 33% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Elan Village, 23 miles south, with 18 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
Machynlleth 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 Elan Village23 miles south of Machynlleth · 18 lanes, about 14 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Cwmsymlog10 miles south of Machynlleth · 37 lanes, about 19 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Y Friog9.6 miles northwest of Machynlleth · 21 lanes, about 12 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Machynlleth.
- Ffordd Ddu8.9 miles northwest · 6.8 km long · UCR›
- Hafod Y Meirch9.5 miles north · 1.5 km long · UCR›
- Ffordd Pen Y Cefn11 miles north · 1.8 km long · BOAT / UCR›
- Roman Road11 miles north · 0.9 km long · UCR›
- Neolithic Trackway15 miles northwest · 0.9 km long · BOAT›
- Strata Florida23 miles south · 12 km long · BOAT / UCR›
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Machynlleth.
- South48 miles
- Northwest29 miles
- Southeast22 miles
- North16 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
- Strata Florida23 miles south · 12 km long · BOAT / UCR›
- Ffordd Ddu8.9 miles northwest · 6.8 km long · UCR›
- Ffordd Pen Y Cefn11 miles north · 1.8 km long · BOAT / UCR›
- Hafod Y Meirch9.5 miles north · 1.5 km long · UCR›
- Neolithic Trackway15 miles northwest · 0.9 km long · BOAT›
- Roman Road11 miles north · 0.9 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.
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National parks within reach
Worth a stop on the way
Historic sites within 12 miles of Machynlleth. Access rights not checked.
Built by Llywelyn the Great in the 1220s to guard south-west Gwynedd, expanded by Edward I after the death of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd before being burnt in a Welsh revolt and left to ruin.
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Machynlleth?
Yes. We map 336 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Machynlleth, 74 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 Machynlleth?
The nearest named lanes are Ffordd Ddu (8.9 miles northwest), Hafod Y Meirch (9.5 miles north) and Ffordd Pen Y Cefn (11 miles north), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Machynlleth closed?
Within 25 miles, 1 named lane is 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 Machynlleth 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 Machynlleth?
Eryri (Snowdonia) is under a mile 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.