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Nottinghamshire · within 25 miles

Green lanes near Nottingham

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

36lanes within 10 miles*
370lanes within 25 miles*
114miles of lane in range
7.4 mito the nearest named lane
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There are 370 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Nottingham, about 114 miles of riding in all, and 36 of them are within 10 miles.

The nearest named lane is Mill Hill Lane, 7.4 miles southwest of the town centre.

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

The densest cluster is around Halam, 10 miles northeast, with 15 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

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

10 miles25 miles DerbyLeicesterClowneBolsoverDronfieldBelperWirksworthClay CrossBakewellLong EatonSwadlincoteLoughborough 123 Nottingham N 5 miles
BOAT UCR Closed or restricted No motors

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Where the lanes cluster

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

  1. 1
    Around Halam10 miles northeast of Nottingham · 15 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
  2. 2
    Around Besthorpe21 miles northeast of Nottingham · 14 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
  3. 3
    Around Atlow Winn23 miles west of Nottingham · 11 lanes, about 5 miles of riding within 3 miles

The nearest named lanes

Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Nottingham.

Which way to head

Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Nottingham.

NNEESESSWWNW
  • Northeast22 miles
  • East20 miles
  • North17 miles
  • Southwest14 miles

What the riding is like

78%unsurfaced, of the lanes with a recorded surface
2lanes with a ford
76%of the mileage is BOAT, the rest mostly county road
1named 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.

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National parks within reach

Worth a stop on the way

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

Erewash Museum
Museum · 6.7 milesErewash Museum

A local museum in Ilkeston, housed in Dalby House, a building that has previously served as both a school and a private home.

Codnor Castle
Point of interest · 11 milesCodnor Castle

A ruined 13th-century castle, once under the jurisdiction of William Peverel's family, now a scheduled monument and listed building at risk.

Elvaston Castle
Point of interest · 11 milesElvaston Castle

A Gothic Revival stately home east of Derby, now the centrepiece of a 200-acre country park run by the county council.

Questions riders ask

Are there green lanes near Nottingham?

Yes. We map 370 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Nottingham, 36 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 Nottingham?

The nearest named lanes are Mill Hill Lane (7.4 miles southwest), Springdale Lane (7.8 miles east) and Lantern Lane (8 miles south), measured from the town centre.

Are any green lanes near Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham?

The Peak District is 21 miles away.

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