There are 557 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of St Albans, about 145 miles of riding in all, and 148 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Hixberry Lane, 1.9 miles east of the town centre.
The riding leans northeast: 29% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Clay End, 15 miles northeast, with 37 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
St Albans 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 Clay End15 miles northeast of St Albans · 37 lanes, about 12 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Austage End11 miles north of St Albans · 27 lanes, about 10 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Hinxworth22 miles north of St Albans · 17 lanes, about 6 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of St Albans.
- Hixberry Lane1.9 miles east · 1.2 km long · BOAT›
- Hill Farm Lane2.7 miles northwest · 1.2 km long · UCR›
- Mud Lane2.9 miles north · 1.3 km long · BOAT›
- Searches Lane3.3 miles southwest · 0.6 km long · UCR
- Oakridge Lane4.1 miles south · 0.7 km long · UCR
- Sheepcote Lane4.7 miles northeast · 0.7 km long · BOAT
- Redding Lane5 miles northwest · 0.7 km long · UCR
- Foxes Lane5.6 miles east · 1.2 km long · BOAT · cars restricted›
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from St Albans.
- Northeast41 miles
- East30 miles
- West23 miles
- North22 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.
- Jersey Lane1.6 miles northeast · 2.1 km long · UCR · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Tykeswater Lane5.8 miles south · 1.4 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Blanche Lane6.4 miles southeast · 0.5 km long · UCR · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Wash Lane6.5 miles southeast · 0.9 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Dyes Lane11 miles northeast · 1.0 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Upper Icknield Way21 miles west · 2.1 km long · BOAT · Seasonal, 1 Nov to 30 Apr
- Cobbs Lane25 miles north · 0.6 km long · BOAT · Seasonal, 1 Oct to 30 Apr›
2 named lanes near St Albans close for part of the year. See every lane that closes for winter on our winter closures page.
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Worth a stop on the way
Historic sites within 12 miles of St Albans. Access rights not checked.
A Grade II listed former watermill on the River Ver in St Albans.
Part of the St Albans Museums group, covering the Roman city of Verulamium.
A significant Roman town south-west of modern St Albans, once served by Watling Street.
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near St Albans?
Yes. We map 557 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of St Albans, 148 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 St Albans?
The nearest named lanes are Hixberry Lane (1.9 miles east), Hill Farm Lane (2.7 miles northwest) and Mud Lane (2.9 miles north), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near St Albans closed?
Within 25 miles, 10 named lanes are closed to motor vehicles and 2 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 St Albans 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.
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