Built automatically from council rights of way records, traffic orders and OpenStreetMap data, and checked by Holloway. How we check it
There are 935 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Reading, about 289 miles of riding in all, and 157 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Foxhill Lane, 2.2 miles northeast of the town centre.
The riding leans west: 27% 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.
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Open the map →Where the lanes cluster
The three busiest patches of lane in range, numbered on the map.
- 1Around Chieveley16 miles west of Reading · 44 lanes, about 15 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Holt End22 miles south of Reading · 27 lanes, about 16 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Arborfield4.6 miles southeast of Reading · 46 lanes, about 14 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Reading.
- Foxhill Lane2.2 miles northeast · 0.6 km long · UCR
- Woodcock Lane3.3 miles south · 3.1 km long · BOAT›
- Barrett's Lane3.9 miles southeast · 0.8 km long · BOAT
- Cartershill Lane4 miles southeast · 1.1 km long · BOAT›
- Milkingbarn Lane4.2 miles southeast · 0.6 km long · UCR
- Gravelpithill Lane4.5 miles southeast · 0.7 km long · BOAT
- Sadlers End4.6 miles southeast · 0.7 km long · BOAT
- Ellis's Hill4.6 miles southeast · 0.6 km long · BOAT
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Reading.
- West78 miles
- South70 miles
- Southwest43 miles
- Northwest42 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
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.
- Icknield Way17 miles northwest · 3.7 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Thames Side21 miles east · 0.5 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Weathermore Lane24 miles south · 1.0 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- The Ridgeway10 miles northwest · 6.4 km long · BOAT · Seasonal, 1 Oct to 30 Apr
- Harrow Way18 miles southwest · 5.1 km long · BOAT · Seasonal, 1 Dec to 30 Apr›
- Upper Icknield Way19 miles north · 2.1 km long · BOAT · Seasonal, 1 Nov to 30 Apr
3 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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National parks within reach
Worth a stop on the way
Historic sites within 12 miles of Reading. Access rights not checked.
The large ruined remains of Reading Abbey, founded by Henry I in 1121.
A Banksy street-art piece.
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 935 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Reading, 157 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 Foxhill Lane (2.2 miles northeast), Woodcock Lane (3.3 miles south) and Barrett's Lane (3.9 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 3 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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