There are 688 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Stevenage, about 210 miles of riding in all, and 200 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Kitching Lane, 1 mile west of the town centre.
The riding leans east: 25% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Widdington, 20 miles east, with 23 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
Stevenage 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 Widdington20 miles east of Stevenage · 23 lanes, about 12 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Clay End4.5 miles east of Stevenage · 37 lanes, about 12 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Kingston20 miles north of Stevenage · 16 lanes, about 6 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Stevenage.
- Kitching Lane1 mile west · 2.1 km long · BOAT / UCR›
- Shilley Green Lane1.7 miles west · 0.7 km long · UCR
- Norton Street Lane2.6 miles southwest · 1.6 km long · BOAT›
- Cotton Lane3.6 miles east · 1.8 km long · BOAT›
- Boadicca's Ride3.8 miles southeast · 1.1 km long · BOAT›
- Tatmorehills Lane4 miles northwest · 1.0 km long · UCR
- Dead Woman's Lane4 miles west · 0.6 km long · BOAT
- Back Lane4.2 miles southeast · 2.5 km long · BOAT›
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Stevenage.
- East53 miles
- Northeast36 miles
- Southeast30 miles
- Southwest29 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
- The Essex Way25 miles southeast · 5.5 km long · BOAT›
- Porters Way19 miles north · 2.9 km long · BOAT›
- Sampson's Lane20 miles east · 2.5 km long · BOAT›
- Back Lane4.2 miles southeast · 2.5 km long · BOAT›
- Long Lane4.2 miles southwest · 2.3 km long · UCR›
- Berners Roding Road24 miles southeast · 2.3 km long · BOAT / UCR›
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.
- Dyes Lane1.3 miles southwest · 1.0 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Back Lane5.3 miles northeast · 5.4 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Icknield Way7.5 miles northwest · 3.0 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Jersey Lane9.4 miles southwest · 2.1 km long · UCR · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Ashwell Street9.5 miles north · 6.2 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Cobbs Lane13 miles north · 0.6 km long · BOAT · Seasonal, 1 Oct to 30 Apr›
- Delfits Lane22 miles east · 1.9 km long · BOAT · Seasonal, 1 Nov to 31 Mar›
- Mile Road24 miles northeast · 1.5 km long · BOAT · Seasonal, 1 Oct to 30 Apr›
3 named lanes near Stevenage 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 Stevenage. Access rights not checked.
A group of Roman barrows on Six Hills Common in Stevenage, protected as a scheduled monument.
A family mausoleum in Knebworth Park.
A 12th-century Grade I listed church in Knebworth.
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Stevenage?
Yes. We map 688 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Stevenage, 200 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 Stevenage?
The nearest named lanes are Kitching Lane (1 mile west), Shilley Green Lane (1.7 miles west) and Norton Street Lane (2.6 miles southwest), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Stevenage closed?
Within 25 miles, 12 named lanes are closed to motor vehicles and 3 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 Stevenage 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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