There are 723 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Rhayader, about 320 miles of riding in all, and 133 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Club Lane, 9.4 miles southeast of the town centre.
The riding leans east: 24% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Llanstephan, 18 miles southeast, with 84 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
Rhayader 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 Llanstephan18 miles southeast of Rhayader · 84 lanes, about 28 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Llanfiangel Nant Melan14 miles east of Rhayader · 27 lanes, about 15 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Bucknell23 miles east of Rhayader · 27 lanes, about 11 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Rhayader.
- Club Lane9.4 miles southeast · 1.3 km long · BOAT›
- Glyndŵr's Way10 miles northeast · 7.5 km long · BOAT›
- Strata Florida11 miles southwest · 12 km long · BOAT / UCR›
- Water-break-its-neck Byway12 miles east · 7.7 km long · BOAT›
- Giants Grave Byway13 miles southeast · 2.1 km long · BOAT›
- Black Yatt Byway15 miles southeast · 1.6 km long · BOAT›
- Legal Line of Byway16 miles east · 0.5 km long · BOAT
- Ack Wood Track16 miles east · 0.6 km long · UCR
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Rhayader.
- East75 miles
- Southeast74 miles
- Northeast41 miles
- Northwest37 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 Florida11 miles southwest · 12 km long · BOAT / UCR›
- Water-break-its-neck Byway12 miles east · 7.7 km long · BOAT›
- Glyndŵr's Way10 miles northeast · 7.5 km long · BOAT›
- Kerry Ridgeway18 miles northeast · 6.1 km long · BOAT / UCR›
- Roman Road25 miles south · 3.8 km long · UCR›
- Offa's Dyke Byway19 miles east · 3.2 km long · BOAT›
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 Rhayader. Access rights not checked.
A museum in Llandrindod Wells dedicated to the history of cycling.
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Rhayader?
Yes. We map 723 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Rhayader, 133 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 Rhayader?
The nearest named lanes are Club Lane (9.4 miles southeast), Glyndŵr's Way (10 miles northeast) and Strata Florida (11 miles southwest), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Rhayader 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 Rhayader 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 Rhayader?
Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) is 22 miles away and Eryri (Snowdonia) is 25 miles away.
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