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West Sussex · within 25 miles

Green lanes near Chichester

Where to ride, what’s closest, and what to check first.

26lanes within 10 miles*
396lanes within 25 miles*
125miles of lane in range
2.2 mito the nearest named lane
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There are 396 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Chichester, about 125 miles of riding in all, and 26 of them are within 10 miles.

The nearest named lane is Chapel Lane, 2.2 miles northwest of the town centre.

The riding leans northwest: 45% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.

The densest cluster is around Hawthorn, 21 miles northwest, with 35 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

Chichester in pink, rings at 10 and 25 miles, the busiest lane clusters numbered.

10 miles25 miles PortsmouthPetersfieldHedge EndAltonFarehamBradingShanklinEast CowesGodalmingStorringtonHorshamPetworth 123 Chichester N 5 miles
BOAT UCR Closed or restricted No motors

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Where the lanes cluster

The three busiest patches of lane in range, numbered on the map.

  1. 1
    Around Hawthorn21 miles northwest of Chichester · 35 lanes, about 11 miles of riding within 3 miles
  2. 2
    Around Ludmore13 miles northwest of Chichester · 22 lanes, about 10 miles of riding within 3 miles
  3. 3
    Around Beacon Hill21 miles north of Chichester · 59 lanes, about 13 miles of riding within 3 miles

The nearest named lanes

Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Chichester.

Which way to head

Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Chichester.

NNEESESSWWNW
  • Northwest57 miles
  • North39 miles
  • Southwest11 miles
  • West6 miles

What the riding is like

55%unsurfaced, of the lanes with a recorded surface
2lanes with a ford
74%of the mileage is BOAT, the rest mostly county road
5named lanes closed or seasonal

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.

2 named lanes near Chichester close for part of the year. See every lane that closes for winter on our winter closures page.

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GPX routes near Chichester

Ready-made routes that pass within 25 miles.

Map preview of the Denmead & Meon Valley Lanes Loop
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National parks within reach

Questions riders ask

Are there green lanes near Chichester?

Yes. We map 396 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Chichester, 26 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 Chichester?

The nearest named lanes are Chapel Lane (2.2 miles northwest), Tinwood Lane (3.9 miles northeast) and Cemetery Lane (5.7 miles west), measured from the town centre.

Are any green lanes near Chichester closed?

Within 25 miles, 3 named lanes are 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 Chichester 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 Chichester?

The South Downs is 2.1 miles away and The New Forest is 23 miles away.

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Built 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.

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