There are 163 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Harrogate, about 55 miles of riding in all, and 21 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Allums Lane, 7 miles south of the town centre.
The riding leans northwest: 37% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Ilton, 16 miles northwest, with 9 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
Harrogate 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 Ilton16 miles northwest of Harrogate · 9 lanes, about 6 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Braidley21 miles northwest of Harrogate · 4 lanes, about 6 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Lofthouse Gate19 miles south of Harrogate · 5 lanes, about 3 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Harrogate.
- Allums Lane7 miles south · 0.8 km long · BOAT
- Bank Top Lane7.2 miles south · 1.2 km long · BOAT›
- Whitcliffe Lane8.1 miles north · 2.0 km long · UCR›
- Yule Lane9.8 miles east · 0.5 km long · UCR
- Well Lane11 miles northeast · 0.8 km long · BOAT
- Drift Lane13 miles northwest · 0.7 km long · UCR
- Calverley Cutting13 miles southwest · 0.8 km long · BOAT
- Moorside13 miles southwest · 1.1 km long · UCR›
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Harrogate.
- Northwest20 miles
- South9 miles
- Southwest8 miles
- Northeast7 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
- In Moor Lane18 miles northwest · 3.6 km long · BOAT›
- Coal Road19 miles northwest · 3.2 km long · UCR›
- Whitcliffe Lane8.1 miles north · 2.0 km long · UCR›
- High Town Bank Road21 miles northeast · 2.0 km long · BOAT›
- Stairs Lane22 miles southwest · 1.8 km long · UCR›
- Carle Fell Road20 miles northwest · 1.8 km long · UCR›
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National parks within reach
Worth a stop on the way
Historic sites within 12 miles of Harrogate. Access rights not checked.
A ruined ringwork castle above the River Wharfe near Weeton, hidden today within a small woodland, with no stonework left standing but its earthworks, building platforms, a ditch system and fish ponds, still traceable on the ground.
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Harrogate?
Yes. We map 163 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Harrogate, 21 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 Harrogate?
The nearest named lanes are Allums Lane (7 miles south), Bank Top Lane (7.2 miles south) and Whitcliffe Lane (8.1 miles north), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Harrogate 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 Harrogate 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 Harrogate?
The Yorkshire Dales is 11 miles away, The North York Moors is 19 miles away and The Peak District is 31 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.