There are 448 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Chesterfield, about 164 miles of riding in all, and 67 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Westwick Lane, 2.7 miles west of the town centre.
The riding leans west: 31% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Eyam, 12 miles west, with 45 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
Chesterfield 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 Eyam12 miles west of Chesterfield · 45 lanes, about 16 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Halam20 miles southeast of Chesterfield · 15 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Hayton22 miles northeast of Chesterfield · 20 lanes, about 9 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Chesterfield.
- Westwick Lane2.7 miles west · 0.5 km long · BOAT
- Church Road5.5 miles east · 0.8 km long · UCR
- Flash Lane5.9 miles southwest · 0.7 km long · BOAT›
- Beeley Bar Lane6.3 miles west · 2.8 km long · BOAT›
- Slayley Lane6.3 miles northeast · 1.1 km long · UCR›
- Damsbrook Lane6.6 miles east · 0.9 km long · UCR
- Beauchief Drive6.8 miles northwest · 0.9 km long · BOAT
- Oxcroft Lane6.8 miles east · 1.1 km long · UCR›
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Chesterfield.
- West51 miles
- East26 miles
- Northwest25 miles
- Southwest21 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
- Houndkirk Road9.2 miles northwest · 3.8 km long · BOAT›
- Green Mile Lane18 miles northeast · 3.5 km long · BOAT›
- Chain Bridge Lane21 miles northeast · 3.2 km long · BOAT›
- Beeley Bar Lane6.3 miles west · 2.8 km long · BOAT›
- Old Road21 miles west · 2.7 km long · BOAT / UCR›
- Old Street24 miles north · 2.7 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.
- Jacob’s Ladder9.7 miles west · 0.6 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Leys Lane12 miles west · 1.1 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Long Causeway12 miles northwest · 3.7 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Derby Lane14 miles west · 2.9 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Chapel Gate19 miles northwest · 2.3 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
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National parks within reach
Worth a stop on the way
Historic sites within 12 miles of Chesterfield. Access rights not checked.
A 17th-century castle built on the ruins of a Norman one, now in the care of English Heritage as both a listed building and scheduled monument.
A restored 17th-century conduit house that once supplied water to nearby Bolsover Castle.
A working 19th-century flour watermill on the Hardwick Hall estate, restored and run by the National Trust.
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Chesterfield?
Yes. We map 448 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Chesterfield, 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 Chesterfield?
The nearest named lanes are Westwick Lane (2.7 miles west), Church Road (5.5 miles east) and Flash Lane (5.9 miles southwest), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Chesterfield closed?
Within 25 miles, 7 named lanes are 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 Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield?
The Peak District is 4.3 miles away.
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