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Hertfordshire · within 25 miles

Green lanes near Hertford

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

204lanes within 10 miles*
713lanes within 25 miles*
219miles of lane in range
2 mito the nearest named lane
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There are 713 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Hertford, about 219 miles of riding in all, and 204 of them are within 10 miles.

The nearest named lane is Back Lane, 2 miles south of the town centre.

The lanes are spread fairly evenly around Hertford, with no one direction holding much more than the rest.

The densest cluster is around Widdington, 18 miles northeast, with 23 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

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

10 miles25 miles LondonBedfordArleseyDunstableFlitwickBiggleswadeSandyWindsorCheshamGerrards CrossLoughtonBillericay 123 Hertford 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 Widdington18 miles northeast of Hertford · 23 lanes, about 12 miles of riding within 3 miles
  2. 2
    Around Clay End8.1 miles north of Hertford · 37 lanes, about 12 miles of riding within 3 miles
  3. 3
    Around Pleshey20 miles east of Hertford · 15 lanes, about 11 miles of riding within 3 miles

The nearest named lanes

Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Hertford.

Which way to head

Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Hertford.

NNEESESSWWNW
  • Northeast46 miles
  • East41 miles
  • North39 miles
  • West33 miles

What the riding is like

70%unsurfaced, of the lanes with a recorded surface
2lanes with a ford
89%of the mileage is BOAT, the rest mostly county road
13named 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 Hertford 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 Hertford

Ready-made routes that pass within 25 miles.

Map preview of the Great Dunmow Lanes Loop
Great Dunmow Lanes Loop58.1 km · 16 miles awayPremium GPX
 Map preview of the Finchingfield & Great Bardfield Lanes Loop
Finchingfield & Great Bardfield Lanes Loop52.6 km · 18 miles awayPremium GPX

Worth a stop on the way

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

Scott's Grotto
Historic building · 2.1 milesScott's Grotto

A Grade I listed shell grotto in Ware, the most extensive of its kind in the UK.

Site of Panshanger House
Ruin · 2.2 milesSite of Panshanger House

The former site of a large country house between Hertford and Welwyn Garden City.

Marden Hill House
Historic house · 3 milesMarden Hill House

A Grade II* listed country house near Tewin.

Questions riders ask

Are there green lanes near Hertford?

Yes. We map 713 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Hertford, 204 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 Hertford?

The nearest named lanes are Back Lane (2 miles south), Gypsy Lane (2 miles north) and Poles Lane (2.3 miles northeast), measured from the town centre.

Are any green lanes near Hertford closed?

Within 25 miles, 11 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 Hertford 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.

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