There are 249 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Richmond, about 118 miles of riding in all, and 26 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Barden Lane, 4.1 miles south of the town centre.
The riding leans southwest: 35% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Stalling Busk, 18 miles southwest, with 16 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
Richmond 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 Stalling Busk18 miles southwest of Richmond · 16 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Cotterdale23 miles west of Richmond · 12 lanes, about 9 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Preston under Scar8 miles southwest of Richmond · 11 lanes, about 7 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Richmond.
- Barden Lane4.1 miles south · 1.0 km long · BOAT›
- Stop Bridge Lane4.2 miles southwest · 1.4 km long · UCR›
- Low Lane8.1 miles northwest · 1.7 km long · BOAT›
- Low Lane11 miles west · 2.4 km long · UCR›
- Thoresby Lane11 miles southwest · 0.7 km long · UCR›
- High Lane11 miles southwest · 3.2 km long · UCR›
- Green Gate11 miles southwest · 0.9 km long · UCR›
- Mount Eff Lane11 miles northwest · 1.6 km long · BOAT›
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Richmond.
- Southwest41 miles
- West27 miles
- South17 miles
- East9 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
- Cam High Road17 miles southwest · 10 km long · BOAT›
- Gilbert Lane18 miles southwest · 4.2 km long · BOAT›
- Busk Lane16 miles southwest · 3.7 km long · BOAT›
- In Moor Lane16 miles southwest · 3.6 km long · BOAT›
- Yarm Lane20 miles northeast · 3.5 km long · BOAT›
- High Lane18 miles southwest · 3.3 km long · BOAT›
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National parks within reach
Worth a stop on the way
Historic sites within 12 miles of Richmond. Access rights not checked.
A probable Iron Age settlement near Grinton in Swaledale, a scheduled monument sharing its name with several unrelated 'Maiden Castle' sites across Britain, most likely all just meaning a fortification that looks impregnable.
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Richmond?
Yes. We map 249 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Richmond, 26 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 Richmond?
The nearest named lanes are Barden Lane (4.1 miles south), Stop Bridge Lane (4.2 miles southwest) and Low Lane (8.1 miles northwest), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Richmond closed?
Within 25 miles, we don’t know of any named lane that’s 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 Richmond 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 Richmond?
The Yorkshire Dales is 1.1 miles away, The North York Moors is 17 miles away and The Lake District is 34 miles away.
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Open the map, free Green lanes near other townsBuilt 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.