There are 431 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Kendal, about 173 miles of riding in all, and 85 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Gamblesmire Lane, 1.2 miles west of the town centre.
The lanes are spread fairly evenly around Kendal, with no one direction holding much more than the rest.
The densest cluster is around Botton Head, 23 miles southeast, with 1 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
Kendal 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 Botton Head23 miles southeast of Kendal · 1 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Cotterdale18 miles east of Kendal · 15 lanes, about 9 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Carnforth14 miles south of Kendal · 1 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Kendal.
- Gamblesmire Lane1.2 miles west · 2.0 km long · UCR›
- Garth Row Lane2.6 miles north · 0.6 km long · UCR
- Dry Lane3 miles north · 1.8 km long · BOAT›
- Ashes Lane3.3 miles northwest · 1.0 km long · UCR›
- Peggy Lane4.2 miles north · 0.8 km long · BOAT
- Commonmire Lane4.7 miles south · 0.9 km long · BOAT
- Grievegate Lane5.1 miles south · 1.2 km long · BOAT›
- Hall Lane5.6 miles northwest · 0.5 km long · BOAT›
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Kendal.
- East35 miles
- West25 miles
- Southeast24 miles
- Northwest22 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
- Hornby Road19 miles south · 14 km long · UCR · cars restricted›
- Cross Bay Walk13 miles southwest · 12 km long · BOAT›
- Cam High Road20 miles east · 10 km long · BOAT›
- Old Coach Road20 miles northwest · 8.1 km long · UCR›
- Long Lane23 miles southeast · 3.4 km long · BOAT›
- Breast High Road7 miles north · 3.2 km long · BOAT›
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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National parks within reach
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Kendal?
Yes. We map 431 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Kendal, 85 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 Kendal?
The nearest named lanes are Gamblesmire Lane (1.2 miles west), Garth Row Lane (2.6 miles north) and Dry Lane (3 miles north), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Kendal closed?
Within 25 miles, 3 named lanes are 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 Kendal 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 Kendal?
The Lake District is under a mile away and The Yorkshire Dales is 5.8 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.