There are 310 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Settle, about 143 miles of riding in all, and 26 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Mitchell Lane, under a mile southeast of the town centre.
The riding leans northeast: 28% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Botton Head, 11 miles west, with 1 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
Settle 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 Botton Head11 miles west of Settle · 1 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Stalling Busk14 miles northeast of Settle · 16 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Carnforth23 miles west of Settle · 1 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Settle.
- Mitchell Laneunder a mile southeast · 2.0 km long · UCR›
- High Hill Lane1.5 miles southeast · 1.2 km long · UCR›
- Edge Lane2 miles south · 0.6 km long · UCR›
- Long Lane3.6 miles north · 3.4 km long · BOAT›
- Langstroth Dale Road9.1 miles north · 1.2 km long · BOAT›
- Hornby Road9.4 miles southwest · 14 km long · UCR · cars restricted›
- Twistleton Lane10 miles northwest · 1.3 km long · UCR›
- Tow Scar Lane11 miles northwest · 1.7 km long · UCR›
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Settle.
- Northeast39 miles
- North35 miles
- West22 miles
- Northwest16 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
- Hornby Road9.4 miles southwest · 14 km long · UCR · cars restricted›
- Cross Bay Walk22 miles west · 12 km long · BOAT›
- Cam High Road12 miles north · 10 km long · BOAT›
- Gilbert Lane13 miles northeast · 4.2 km long · BOAT›
- Busk Lane14 miles northeast · 3.7 km long · BOAT›
- In Moor Lane17 miles northeast · 3.6 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.
- Gorbeck Road1.1 miles northeast · 4.8 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Mastiles Lane5.4 miles east · 0.9 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Cam High Road11 miles north · 0.2 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Turbary Road12 miles northwest · 3.7 km long · UCR · Closed to motor vehicles›
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National parks within reach
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Settle?
Yes. We map 310 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Settle, 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 Settle?
The nearest named lanes are Mitchell Lane (under a mile southeast), High Hill Lane (1.5 miles southeast) and Edge Lane (2 miles south), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Settle closed?
Within 25 miles, 4 named lanes are 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 Settle 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 Settle?
The Yorkshire Dales is under a mile away, The Lake District is 24 miles away and The Peak District is 36 miles away.
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