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Suffolk · within 25 miles

Green lanes near Ipswich

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

64lanes within 10 miles*
369lanes within 25 miles*
104miles of lane in range
4.4 mito the nearest named lane
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There are 369 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Ipswich, about 104 miles of riding in all, and 64 of them are within 10 miles.

The nearest named lane is Folly Lane, 4.4 miles southwest of the town centre.

The riding leans north: 25% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.

The densest cluster is around Market Weston, 23 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

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

10 miles25 miles ColchesterMaldonBrightlingseaWithamHarwichHalsteadManningtreeThetfordHarlestonDissAldeburghBury St Edmunds 123 Ipswich 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 Market Weston23 miles northwest of Ipswich · 45 lanes, about 11 miles of riding within 3 miles
  2. 2
    Around Sutton9.4 miles east of Ipswich · 33 lanes, about 13 miles of riding within 3 miles
  3. 3
    Around Castle Hedingham23 miles west of Ipswich · 17 lanes, about 6 miles of riding within 3 miles

The nearest named lanes

Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Ipswich.

Which way to head

Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Ipswich.

NNEESESSWWNW
  • North26 miles
  • Northwest23 miles
  • West22 miles
  • East13 miles

What the riding is like

80%unsurfaced, of the lanes with a recorded surface
3lanes with a ford
81%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.

1 named lane near Ipswich 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 Ipswich

Ready-made routes that pass within 25 miles.

Map preview of the Beyton & Great Barton Lanes Loop
Beyton & Great Barton Lanes Loop39.8 km · 18 miles awayPremium GPX
 Map preview of the Woolpit & Rattlesden Lanes Loop
Woolpit & Rattlesden Lanes Loop30.9 km · 19 miles awayPremium GPX

National parks within reach

Worth a stop on the way

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

Mistley Towers
Ruin · 8.4 milesMistley Towers

The surviving twin towers of a demolished Georgian parish church.

Lightship LV18
Historic ship · 9.5 milesLightship LV18

A preserved historic lightvessel, part of a tradition going back over 250 years.

Harwich Redoubt
Fort · 9.9 milesHarwich Redoubt

An 1808 circular fort built to defend Harwich from Napoleonic invasion.

Questions riders ask

Are there green lanes near Ipswich?

Yes. We map 369 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Ipswich, 64 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 Ipswich?

The nearest named lanes are Folly Lane (4.4 miles southwest), Wallow Lane (8.3 miles northwest) and Gobblecock Lane (10 miles east), measured from the town centre.

Are any green lanes near Ipswich closed?

Within 25 miles, 12 named lanes are closed to motor vehicles and 1 has 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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich?

The Broads is 29 miles away.

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