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North Yorkshire · within 25 miles

Green lanes near Skipton

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

30lanes within 10 miles*
338lanes within 25 miles*
119miles of lane in range
1.2 mito the nearest named lane
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There are 338 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Skipton, about 119 miles of riding in all, and 30 of them are within 10 miles.

The nearest named lane is Culvert Lane, 1.2 miles west of the town centre.

The riding leans north: 30% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.

The densest cluster is around Botton Head, 21 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

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

10 miles25 miles RiponLeedsBradfordSedberghLittleboroughShawClitheroeBlackburnBurnleyDarwenColneBacup 123 Skipton 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 Botton Head21 miles west of Skipton · 1 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
  2. 2
    Around Stalling Busk20 miles north of Skipton · 16 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
  3. 3
    Around Ilton21 miles northeast of Skipton · 9 lanes, about 6 miles of riding within 3 miles

The nearest named lanes

Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Skipton.

Which way to head

Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Skipton.

NNEESESSWWNW
  • North36 miles
  • Northwest18 miles
  • Northeast18 miles
  • South15 miles

What the riding is like

59%unsurfaced, of the lanes with a recorded surface
0lanes with a ford
43%of the mileage is BOAT, the rest mostly county road
4named 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.

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National parks within reach

Questions riders ask

Are there green lanes near Skipton?

Yes. We map 338 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Skipton, 30 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 Skipton?

The nearest named lanes are Culvert Lane (1.2 miles west), Moor Lane (3.5 miles northeast) and Bodkin Lane (10 miles south), measured from the town centre.

Are any green lanes near Skipton 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 Skipton 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 Skipton?

The Yorkshire Dales is under a mile away, The Peak District is 26 miles away and The North York Moors is 36 miles away.

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