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South Yorkshire · within 25 miles

Green lanes near Doncaster

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

32lanes within 10 miles*
240lanes within 25 miles*
106miles of lane in range
2.2 mito the nearest named lane
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There are 240 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Doncaster, about 106 miles of riding in all, and 32 of them are within 10 miles.

The nearest named lane is Hall Balk Lane, 2.2 miles south of the town centre.

The riding leans southeast: 35% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.

The densest cluster is around Rampton, 21 miles southeast, with 26 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

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

10 miles25 miles SheffieldLeedsWakefieldClowneBolsoverBakewellKillamarshMarket WeightonGooleSnaithSouth CaveHowden 123 Doncaster 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 Rampton21 miles southeast of Doncaster · 26 lanes, about 11 miles of riding within 3 miles
  2. 2
    Around Ringinglow22 miles southwest of Doncaster · 14 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
  3. 3
    Around Elkesley19 miles south of Doncaster · 8 lanes, about 4 miles of riding within 3 miles

The nearest named lanes

Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Doncaster.

Which way to head

Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Doncaster.

NNEESESSWWNW
  • Southeast37 miles
  • South18 miles
  • Northwest14 miles
  • Southwest13 miles

What the riding is like

70%unsurfaced, of the lanes with a recorded surface
0lanes with a ford
79%of the mileage is BOAT, the rest mostly county road
1named 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.

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Questions riders ask

Are there green lanes near Doncaster?

Yes. We map 240 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Doncaster, 32 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 Doncaster?

The nearest named lanes are Hall Balk Lane (2.2 miles south), Bessacarr Lane (3 miles southeast) and Roman Ridge (4 miles northwest), measured from the town centre.

Are any green lanes near Doncaster 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 Doncaster 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 Doncaster?

The Peak District is 19 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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