Built automatically from council rights of way records, traffic orders and OpenStreetMap data, and checked by Holloway. How we check it
There are 362 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Barnard Castle, about 146 miles of riding in all, and 22 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Mount Eff Lane, under a mile southeast of the town centre.
The riding leans south: 29% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Blanchland, 24 miles north, with 18 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
Barnard Castle 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 Blanchland24 miles north of Barnard Castle · 18 lanes, about 11 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Stalling Busk22 miles south of Barnard Castle · 15 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Cotterdale21 miles southwest of Barnard Castle · 13 lanes, about 9 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Barnard Castle.
- Mount Eff Laneunder a mile southeast · 1.6 km long · BOAT›
- Low Lane4 miles southeast · 1.7 km long · BOAT›
- West Street7.2 miles southeast · 1.0 km long · UCR
- Low Lane12 miles south · 2.4 km long · UCR›
- Stop Bridge Lane12 miles south · 1.4 km long · UCR›
- Coal Road13 miles north · 1.1 km long · BOAT›
- Leazes Lane15 miles north · 1.7 km long · BOAT›
- Barden Lane15 miles southeast · 1.0 km long · BOAT›
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Barnard Castle.
- South42 miles
- Southwest32 miles
- North25 miles
- Northwest17 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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National parks within reach
Worth a stop on the way
Historic sites within 12 miles of Barnard Castle. Access rights not checked.
A probable Iron Age settlement near Grinton in Swaledale, a scheduled monument sharing its name with several unrelated 'Maiden Castle' sites across Britain, most likely all just meaning a fortification that looks impregnable.
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Barnard Castle?
Yes. We map 362 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Barnard Castle, 22 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 Barnard Castle?
The nearest named lanes are Mount Eff Lane (under a mile southeast), Low Lane (4 miles southeast) and West Street (7.2 miles southeast), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Barnard Castle 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 Barnard Castle 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 Barnard Castle?
The Yorkshire Dales is 6.1 miles away, The North York Moors is 27 miles away and The Lake District is 28 miles away.
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