There are 722 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Blandford Forum, about 275 miles of riding in all, and 129 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is West End, 2.6 miles south of the town centre.
The riding leans northeast: 25% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Berwick St John, 10 miles north, with 16 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
Blandford Forum 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 Berwick St John10 miles north of Blandford Forum · 16 lanes, about 18 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Whitsbury18 miles northeast of Blandford Forum · 35 lanes, about 22 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Berwick St James23 miles northeast of Blandford Forum · 18 lanes, about 12 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Blandford Forum.
- West End2.6 miles south · 1.7 km long · UCR›
- Boynes Lane2.7 miles northeast · 2.1 km long · BOAT›
- Holloway Lane3.4 miles northwest · 0.6 km long · UCR
- Everley3.4 miles north · 0.6 km long · UCR
- Common Drove4.2 miles east · 0.7 km long · UCR
- Turners Lane4.2 miles northeast · 0.9 km long · UCR
- Southfield Lane4.6 miles northwest · 0.8 km long · UCR
- Chalk Walk4.7 miles northeast · 0.6 km long · UCR
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Blandford Forum.
- Northeast69 miles
- West49 miles
- North49 miles
- Northwest35 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
- Roman Road25 miles northeast · 5.0 km long · BOAT›
- Old Shaftesbury Drove19 miles northeast · 4.9 km long · BOAT›
- Wraxall Lane19 miles west · 2.3 km long · UCR›
- Roke Hill12 miles east · 2.3 km long · UCR›
- Moreton Drive10 miles southwest · 2.1 km long · UCR›
- Stapleford Road22 miles northeast · 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.
- Ox Drove9 miles north · 14 km long · BOAT · Seasonal, 1 Nov to 31 Mar›
- Old Blandford Road17 miles northeast · 3.0 km long · BOAT · Seasonal, 1 Oct to 30 Apr›
2 named lanes near Blandford Forum close for part of the year. See every lane that closes for winter on our winter closures page.
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National parks within reach
Worth a stop on the way
Historic sites within 12 miles of Blandford Forum. Access rights not checked.
An Iron Age hillfort near Tarrant Keyneston, east of Blandford Forum.
Hod Hill, a large Iron Age hillfort in the Blackmore Vale, with the neighbouring hillfort of Hambledon Hill visible just to the north.
An Iron Age hillfort in the territory of the Durotriges tribe, with the remains of a Roman temple and town nearby.
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Blandford Forum?
Yes. We map 722 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Blandford Forum, 129 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 Blandford Forum?
The nearest named lanes are West End (2.6 miles south), Boynes Lane (2.7 miles northeast) and Holloway Lane (3.4 miles northwest), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Blandford Forum closed?
Within 25 miles, we don’t know of any named lane that’s closed to motor vehicles and 2 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 Blandford Forum 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 Blandford Forum?
The New Forest is 16 miles away.
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