There are 281 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Market Harborough, about 105 miles of riding in all, and 35 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Carvells Lane, 6.4 miles southwest of the town centre.
The riding leans southeast: 22% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Upper Dean, 22 miles southeast, with 14 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
Market Harborough 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 Upper Dean22 miles southeast of Market Harborough · 14 lanes, about 7 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Hinwick21 miles southeast of Market Harborough · 22 lanes, about 7 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Winwick9.7 miles southwest of Market Harborough · 10 lanes, about 5 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Market Harborough.
- Carvells Lane6.4 miles southwest · 2.5 km long · UCR›
- Mere Road9.5 miles west · 1.9 km long · UCR
- Grange Lane12 miles northeast · 0.6 km long · UCR
- Spectacle Lane13 miles south · 0.6 km long · BOAT
- Furnace Lane13 miles southeast · 0.9 km long · BOAT
- Watling Street13 miles southwest · 3.5 km long · BOAT›
- Elkington Lane16 miles southwest · 0.8 km long · UCR
- Ridge Road16 miles east · 1.1 km long · UCR›
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Market Harborough.
- Southeast23 miles
- Southwest21 miles
- East20 miles
- North12 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
- Napton Bridle Road22 miles southwest · 3.8 km long · BOAT›
- Sandye Lane23 miles southeast · 3.7 km long · BOAT›
- Watling Street13 miles southwest · 3.5 km long · BOAT›
- The Drift23 miles northeast · 2.6 km long · BOAT
- Carvells Lane6.4 miles southwest · 2.5 km long · UCR›
- Mere Road9.5 miles west · 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 Lane21 miles southeast · 4.4 km long · BOAT · Closed until 23 October 2027›
- White Lane22 miles southeast · 1.6 km long · BOAT · Closed until 23 August 2027›
- Yelnow Lane22 miles southeast · 1.7 km long · BOAT · Closed until 23 August 2027›
- Broad Lane22 miles east · 1.3 km long · BOAT · Seasonal, 1 Oct to 30 Apr›
1 named lane near Market Harborough 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 Market Harborough. Access rights not checked.
Ten canal locks in two staircases on the Grand Union Canal, a well-known boating landmark.
The remains of a canal boat lift on the Grand Union Canal near Foxton.
An 18th-century Grade I listed country house open to public viewing.
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Market Harborough?
Yes. We map 281 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Market Harborough, 35 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 Market Harborough?
The nearest named lanes are Carvells Lane (6.4 miles southwest), Mere Road (9.5 miles west) and Grange Lane (12 miles northeast), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Market Harborough closed?
Within 25 miles, 3 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 Market Harborough 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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