There are 267 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Wakefield, about 81 miles of riding in all, and 35 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Grandstand Road, 2.4 miles north of the town centre.
The riding leans west: 22% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Ringinglow, 24 miles south, with 13 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
Wakefield 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 Ringinglow24 miles south of Wakefield · 13 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Holme17 miles southwest of Wakefield · 9 lanes, about 4 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Outlane15 miles west of Wakefield · 28 lanes, about 5 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Wakefield.
- Grandstand Road2.4 miles north · 0.6 km long · BOAT
- Lawns Lane2.4 miles northwest · 1.4 km long · BOAT›
- Grange Road4.6 miles west · 0.6 km long · BOAT
- The Avenue6.6 miles north · 0.7 km long · BOAT
- Highwood Lane9.1 miles southwest · 0.7 km long · UCR
- Barnbow Lane9.4 miles north · 1.5 km long · BOAT›
- Back Lane9.7 miles southwest · 0.5 km long · UCR
- Tyersal Lane11 miles northwest · 0.6 km long · UCR›
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Wakefield.
- West18 miles
- South17 miles
- Southwest11 miles
- Southeast10 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
- Houndkirk Road23 miles south · 3.8 km long · BOAT›
- Stainforth Moor Road23 miles east · 2.8 km long · UCR›
- Old Street12 miles southeast · 2.7 km long · BOAT›
- Long Lane12 miles east · 2.6 km long · UCR›
- Stake Hill Road20 miles south · 2.6 km long · BOAT›
- Ramsden Road16 miles southwest · 2.1 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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Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Wakefield?
Yes. We map 267 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Wakefield, 35 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 Wakefield?
The nearest named lanes are Grandstand Road (2.4 miles north), Lawns Lane (2.4 miles northwest) and Grange Road (4.6 miles west), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Wakefield closed?
Within 25 miles, 1 named lane is 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield?
The Peak District is 15 miles away, The Yorkshire Dales is 24 miles away and The North York Moors is 37 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.