There are 189 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Carlisle, about 79 miles of riding in all, and 10 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Red Road, 14 miles southeast of the town centre.
The riding leans east: 44% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Melkridge, 23 miles east, with 22 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
Carlisle 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 Melkridge23 miles east of Carlisle · 22 lanes, about 10 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Nenthall23 miles east of Carlisle · 21 lanes, about 12 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Threlkeld21 miles south of Carlisle · 7 lanes, about 7 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Carlisle.
- Red Road14 miles southeast · 0.7 km long · UCR
- Moss Rigg17 miles south · 1.2 km long · UCR›
- The Wardway20 miles east · 1.7 km long · UCR›
- Old Coach Road20 miles south · 8.1 km long · UCR›
- Potters' Lane21 miles east · 0.6 km long · UCR
- Issac's Tea Trail22 miles east · 3.7 km long · BOAT / UCR›
- Haresby Road25 miles east · 3.4 km long · BOAT / UCR›
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Carlisle.
- East35 miles
- Southeast21 miles
- South16 miles
- Northeast4 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
- Old Coach Road20 miles south · 8.1 km long · UCR›
- Issac's Tea Trail22 miles east · 3.7 km long · BOAT / UCR›
- Haresby Road25 miles east · 3.4 km long · BOAT / UCR›
- The Wardway20 miles east · 1.7 km long · UCR›
- Moss Rigg17 miles south · 1.2 km long · UCR›
- Red Road14 miles southeast · 0.7 km long · UCR
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National parks within reach
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Carlisle?
Yes. We map 189 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Carlisle, 10 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 Carlisle?
The nearest named lanes are Red Road (14 miles southeast), Moss Rigg (17 miles south) and The Wardway (20 miles east), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Carlisle closed?
Within 25 miles, we don’t know of any named lane that’s 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 Carlisle 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 Carlisle?
The Lake District is 10 miles away, Northumberland National Park is 16 miles away and The Yorkshire Dales is 27 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.