There are 264 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Stoke-on-Trent, about 87 miles of riding in all, and 38 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Staffordshire Moorlands District, 3.7 miles east of the town centre.
The riding leans northeast: 43% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Buxton, 21 miles northeast, 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
Stoke-on-Trent in pink, rings at 10 and 25 miles, the busiest lane clusters numbered.
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The three busiest patches of lane in range, numbered on the map.
- 1Around Buxton21 miles northeast of Stoke-on-Trent · 23 lanes, about 10 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Atlow Winn21 miles east of Stoke-on-Trent · 11 lanes, about 5 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Hulme4.2 miles east of Stoke-on-Trent · 2 lanes, about 4 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Stoke-on-Trent.
- Staffordshire Moorlands District3.7 miles east · 5.6 km long · BOAT›
- Lymes Road3.8 miles southwest · 2.5 km long · BOAT›
- Old Mill Lane4.4 miles northeast · 1.1 km long · BOAT›
- Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough4.4 miles west · 2.1 km long · BOAT›
- Hollywood Lane4.6 miles west · 1.2 km long · BOAT›
- Rectory Lane5.5 miles southwest · 0.6 km long · BOAT›
- Stafford Borough6.7 miles south · 2.7 km long · BOAT›
- Shay Lane9.1 miles east · 1.4 km long · BOAT›
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Stoke-on-Trent.
- Northeast37 miles
- East17 miles
- West8 miles
- North6 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
- Staffordshire Moorlands District3.7 miles east · 5.6 km long · BOAT›
- Old Road20 miles northeast · 2.7 km long · BOAT / UCR›
- Stafford Borough6.7 miles south · 2.7 km long · BOAT›
- Lymes Road3.8 miles southwest · 2.5 km long · BOAT›
- Buxton Old Coach Road18 miles northeast · 2.2 km long · UCR›
- Ridge Lane21 miles east · 2.2 km long · 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.
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Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Stoke-on-Trent?
Yes. We map 264 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Stoke-on-Trent, 38 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 Stoke-on-Trent?
The nearest named lanes are Staffordshire Moorlands District (3.7 miles east), Lymes Road (3.8 miles southwest) and Old Mill Lane (4.4 miles northeast), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Stoke-on-Trent closed?
Within 25 miles, 3 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent?
The Peak District is 11 miles away.
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