There are 403 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Ambleside, about 140 miles of riding in all, and 87 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Dubbs Road, 2.9 miles east of the town centre.
The riding leans east: 23% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Carnforth, 21 miles south, with 1 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
Ambleside 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 Carnforth21 miles south of Ambleside · 1 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Greenholme12 miles east of Ambleside · 13 lanes, about 7 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Little Langdale4.1 miles west of Ambleside · 29 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Ambleside.
- Dubbs Road2.9 miles east · 2.7 km long · BOAT›
- Scar House Lane3.7 miles southwest · 1.0 km long · UCR›
- High Oxen Fell Road3.7 miles southwest · 0.6 km long · UCR›
- Tilberthwaite Road4.3 miles west · 2.5 km long · UCR›
- Hall Lane6.1 miles east · 0.5 km long · BOAT›
- Ashes Lane7.4 miles southeast · 1.0 km long · UCR›
- Gamblesmire Lane9.6 miles southeast · 2.0 km long · UCR›
- Bletherbarrow Lane9.9 miles south · 2.2 km long · UCR›
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Ambleside.
- East32 miles
- South29 miles
- Southeast19 miles
- Southwest18 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
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 Ambleside?
Yes. We map 403 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Ambleside, 87 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 Ambleside?
The nearest named lanes are Dubbs Road (2.9 miles east), Scar House Lane (3.7 miles southwest) and High Oxen Fell Road (3.7 miles southwest), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Ambleside 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 Ambleside 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 Ambleside?
Ambleside is inside the Lake District and The Yorkshire Dales is 14 miles away.
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