There are 274 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Swansea, about 98 miles of riding in all, and 54 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Neath Road, 8.9 miles east of the town centre.
The riding leans east: 30% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Banwen, 16 miles northeast, with 12 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
Swansea 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 Banwen16 miles northeast of Swansea · 12 lanes, about 12 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Kings Wood18 miles northwest of Swansea · 34 lanes, about 10 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Twynllanan21 miles north of Swansea · 16 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Swansea.
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Swansea.
- East29 miles
- Northwest26 miles
- North20 miles
- Northeast19 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
- Lime Road19 miles north · 2.6 km long · UCR›
- Rhiwiau22 miles north · 2.5 km long · UCR›
- Neath Road8.9 miles east · 1.8 km long · BOAT›
- Heol Tir-Lan19 miles northeast · 0.6 km long · UCR›
- Coed-y-Rhaidyr18 miles northeast · 0.5 km long · UCR
- Norton Lane6.5 miles southwest · 0.4 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.
1 named lane near Swansea close for part of the year. See every lane that closes for winter on our winter closures page.
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National parks within reach
- Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)13 miles to the park boundary›
- Exmoor27 miles to the park boundary
- Pembrokeshire Coast30 miles to the park boundary›
Worth a stop on the way
Historic sites within 12 miles of Swansea. Access rights not checked.
Swansea's industrial history museum, part of the European Route of Industrial Heritage.
An arts centre in Swansea's Maritime Quarter dedicated to the poet's life and work.
A Norman stone castle above Swansea Bay in Mumbles, on the eastern edge of the Gower.
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Swansea?
Yes. We map 274 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Swansea, 54 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 Swansea?
The nearest named lanes are Neath Road (8.9 miles east), Heol Tir-Lan (19 miles northeast) and Lime Road (19 miles north), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Swansea closed?
Within 25 miles, we don’t know of any named lane that’s closed to motor vehicles and 1 has 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 Swansea 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 Swansea?
Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) is 13 miles away, Exmoor is 27 miles away and The Pembrokeshire Coast is 30 miles away.
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Open the map, free Green lanes near other townsBuilt from our lane data on 29/09/2026. Lane data from OpenStreetMap contributors and council rights of way and highway records (public sector information under the Open Government Licence v3.0, and OS data © Crown copyright and database rights). Place names © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only: legal status changes, check signage and current Traffic Regulation Orders before riding.