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Hampshire · within 25 miles

Green lanes near Winchester

Where to ride, what’s closest, and what to check first.

67lanes within 10 miles*
946lanes within 25 miles*
390miles of lane in range
3.2 mito the nearest named lane
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There are 946 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Winchester, about 390 miles of riding in all, and 67 of them are within 10 miles.

The nearest named lane is Drovers Way, 3.2 miles northwest of the town centre.

The riding leans northwest: 33% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.

The densest cluster is around Homington, 23 miles west, with 33 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

Winchester in pink, rings at 10 and 25 miles, the busiest lane clusters numbered.

10 miles25 miles PortsmouthSouthamptonWokinghamNewburySandhurstChristchurchVerwoodPetersfieldFordingbridgeRomseyAltonHavant 123 Winchester N 5 miles
BOAT UCR Closed or restricted No motors

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Where the lanes cluster

The three busiest patches of lane in range, numbered on the map.

  1. 1
    Around Homington23 miles west of Winchester · 33 lanes, about 20 miles of riding within 3 miles
  2. 2
    Around Firsdown17 miles west of Winchester · 21 lanes, about 13 miles of riding within 3 miles
  3. 3
    Around Tidcombe22 miles northwest of Winchester · 17 lanes, about 12 miles of riding within 3 miles

The nearest named lanes

Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Winchester.

Which way to head

Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Winchester.

NNEESESSWWNW
  • Northwest127 miles
  • West74 miles
  • East57 miles
  • Northeast48 miles

What the riding is like

67%unsurfaced, of the lanes with a recorded surface
4lanes with a ford
87%of the mileage is BOAT, the rest mostly county road
6named lanes closed or seasonal

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

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.

3 named lanes near Winchester close for part of the year. See every lane that closes for winter on our winter closures page.

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GPX routes near Winchester

Ready-made routes that pass within 25 miles.

Map preview of the Hambledon Lanes Loop
Hambledon Lanes Loop20.0 km · 9.1 miles awayPremium GPX
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Denmead & Meon Valley Lanes Loop46.0 km · 12 miles awayPremium GPX
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Shaftesbury Drove Loop38.9 km · 18 miles awayPremium GPX

National parks within reach

Questions riders ask

Are there green lanes near Winchester?

Yes. We map 946 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Winchester, 67 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 Winchester?

The nearest named lanes are Drovers Way (3.2 miles northwest), New Barn Lane (4.3 miles northwest) and Garlick Lane (5.7 miles west), measured from the town centre.

Are any green lanes near Winchester closed?

Within 25 miles, 3 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 Winchester 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 Winchester?

The South Downs is under a mile away and The New Forest is 12 miles away.

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