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Berkshire · within 25 miles

Green lanes near Reading

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

151lanes within 10 miles*
916lanes within 25 miles*
279miles of lane in range
3.3 mito the nearest named lane
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There are 916 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Reading, about 279 miles of riding in all, and 151 of them are within 10 miles.

The nearest named lane is Woodcock Lane, 3.3 miles south of the town centre.

The riding leans west: 28% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.

The densest cluster is around Chieveley, 16 miles west, with 44 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

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

10 miles25 miles OxfordNewburyAscotWindsorSandhurstMaidenheadAylesburyCheshamMarlowHigh WycombeWendoverRuislip 123 Reading 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 Chieveley16 miles west of Reading · 44 lanes, about 15 miles of riding within 3 miles
  2. 2
    Around Holt End22 miles south of Reading · 25 lanes, about 15 miles of riding within 3 miles
  3. 3
    Around Arborfield4.6 miles southeast of Reading · 45 lanes, about 13 miles of riding within 3 miles

The nearest named lanes

Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Reading.

Which way to head

Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Reading.

NNEESESSWWNW
  • West78 miles
  • South64 miles
  • Northwest42 miles
  • Southwest40 miles

What the riding is like

68%unsurfaced, of the lanes with a recorded surface
6lanes with a ford
93%of the mileage is BOAT, the rest mostly county road
5named 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.

2 named lanes near Reading close for part of the year. See every lane that closes for winter on our winter closures page.

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GPX routes near Reading

Ready-made routes that pass within 25 miles.

Map preview of the East Hendred & Harwell Lanes Loop
East Hendred & Harwell Lanes Loop32.9 km · 12 miles awayPremium GPX
 Map preview of the Wantage & Grove Lanes Loop
Wantage & Grove Lanes Loop27.1 km · 16 miles awayPremium GPX

National parks within reach

Worth a stop on the way

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

Abbey Ruins
Ruin · under a mileAbbey Ruins

The large ruined remains of Reading Abbey, founded by Henry I in 1121.

Escaping Prisoner
Public artwork · under a mileEscaping Prisoner

A Banksy street-art piece.

Watlington House
Historic building · under a mileWatlington House

A 17th-century brick building in Reading, said to be the town's oldest surviving secular building.

Questions riders ask

Are there green lanes near Reading?

Yes. We map 916 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Reading, 151 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 Reading?

The nearest named lanes are Woodcock Lane (3.3 miles south), Barrett's Lane (3.9 miles southeast) and Cartershill Lane (4 miles southeast), measured from the town centre.

Are any green lanes near Reading closed?

Within 25 miles, 3 named lanes are closed to motor vehicles and 2 have 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 Reading 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 Reading?

The South Downs is 19 miles away.

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Built 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.

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