There are 499 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Tunbridge Wells, about 162 miles of riding in all, and 41 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Blackdon Hill Byway, 4.8 miles southwest of the town centre.
The lanes are spread fairly evenly around Tunbridge Wells, with no one direction holding much more than the rest.
The densest cluster is around Shadoxhurst, 24 miles east, with 14 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
Tunbridge Wells 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 Shadoxhurst24 miles east of Tunbridge Wells · 14 lanes, about 9 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Charing23 miles east of Tunbridge Wells · 17 lanes, about 9 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Fairseat14 miles north of Tunbridge Wells · 31 lanes, about 10 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Tunbridge Wells.
- Blackdon Hill Byway4.8 miles southwest · 0.7 km long · BOAT · cars restricted
- Chant Lane6.2 miles south · 0.8 km long · BOAT · cars restricted
- Upper Wallands Lane7.1 miles southeast · 0.6 km long · UCR
- Spring Lane9.6 miles south · 1.3 km long · UCR›
- Fox Pitts10 miles northeast · 0.6 km long · BOAT
- Tompsets Bank11 miles west · 0.9 km long · BOAT
- Piper's Lane11 miles northwest · 1.1 km long · BOAT›
- Harwoods Lane12 miles west · 0.9 km long · BOAT
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Tunbridge Wells.
- East30 miles
- North30 miles
- South28 miles
- Northeast27 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
- Pilgrims Way22 miles east · 4.3 km long · BOAT›
- Old Coach Road22 miles south · 4.1 km long · BOAT · cars restricted›
- Pilgrims Way12 miles north · 3.6 km long · BOAT›
- Robin Post Lane20 miles south · 2.4 km long · BOAT · cars restricted›
- Bixley Lane20 miles southeast · 2.2 km long · UCR›
- Hill Road17 miles northeast · 2.0 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.
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National parks within reach
Worth a stop on the way
Historic sites within 12 miles of Tunbridge Wells. Access rights not checked.
A Neo-Gothic 1754 garden house of dressed sandstone near the Kent border.
A restored Grade II listed watermill on the River Eden, near the Kent border.
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Tunbridge Wells?
Yes. We map 499 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Tunbridge Wells, 41 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 Tunbridge Wells?
The nearest named lanes are Blackdon Hill Byway (4.8 miles southwest), Chant Lane (6.2 miles south) and Upper Wallands Lane (7.1 miles southeast), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Tunbridge Wells closed?
Within 25 miles, 2 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 Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells?
The South Downs is 19 miles away.
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