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Surrey · within 25 miles

Green lanes near Guildford

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

121lanes within 10 miles*
666lanes within 25 miles*
199miles of lane in range
2.9 mito the nearest named lane
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There are 666 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Guildford, about 199 miles of riding in all, and 121 of them are within 10 miles.

The nearest named lane is Water Lane, 2.9 miles east of the town centre.

The riding leans southwest: 29% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.

The densest cluster is around Arborfield, 18 miles northwest, 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

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

10 miles25 miles LondonReadingAscotWindsorSandhurstMaidenheadMarlowCatfordTeddingtonCroydonTottenhamWembley 123 Guildford 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 Arborfield18 miles northwest of Guildford · 45 lanes, about 13 miles of riding within 3 miles
  2. 2
    Around Bentworth21 miles west of Guildford · 27 lanes, about 14 miles of riding within 3 miles
  3. 3
    Around Tilford8.8 miles southwest of Guildford · 22 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles

The nearest named lanes

Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Guildford.

Which way to head

Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Guildford.

NNEESESSWWNW
  • Southwest57 miles
  • West52 miles
  • Northwest32 miles
  • East30 miles

What the riding is like

65%unsurfaced, of the lanes with a recorded surface
3lanes with a ford
92%of the mileage is BOAT, the rest mostly county road
9named 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 Guildford 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 Guildford

Ready-made routes that pass within 25 miles.

Map preview of the Ockley & Capel Lanes Loop
Ockley & Capel Lanes Loop30.6 km · 4.4 miles awayPremium GPX
 Map preview of the Horley & Redhill Lanes Loop
Horley & Redhill Lanes Loop58.8 km · 18 miles awayPremium GPX

National parks within reach

Worth a stop on the way

Historic sites within 12 miles of Guildford. Access rights not checked.

Bookers Tower
Historic building · under a mileBookers Tower

A Grade II listed 19th-century Gothic-style octagonal tower west of Guildford town centre.

Dapdune Wharf
Museum · under a mileDapdune Wharf

A former boat yard on the Wey Navigation in Guildford.

Henley Fort
Fort · 1 mileHenley Fort

A Victorian fort near Guildford on the Hog's Back ridge.

Questions riders ask

Are there green lanes near Guildford?

Yes. We map 666 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Guildford, 121 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 Guildford?

The nearest named lanes are Water Lane (2.9 miles east), Sandy Lane (3.3 miles northwest) and Malthouse Lane (3.9 miles northwest), measured from the town centre.

Are any green lanes near Guildford closed?

Within 25 miles, 7 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 Guildford 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 Guildford?

The South Downs is 10 miles away.

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