There are 269 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Keswick, about 97 miles of riding in all, and 20 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Old Coach Road, 3.1 miles east of the town centre.
The riding leans south: 26% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Threlkeld, 3.2 miles east, with 7 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
Keswick 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 Threlkeld3.2 miles east of Keswick · 7 lanes, about 7 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Little Langdale12 miles south of Keswick · 29 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Borrowdale Head22 miles southeast of Keswick · 12 lanes, about 7 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Keswick.
- Old Coach Road3.1 miles east · 8.1 km long · UCR›
- Tilberthwaite Road13 miles south · 2.5 km long · UCR›
- Moss Rigg13 miles east · 1.2 km long · UCR›
- High Oxen Fell Road14 miles south · 0.6 km long · UCR›
- Dubbs Road16 miles southeast · 2.7 km long · BOAT›
- Scar House Lane16 miles south · 1.0 km long · UCR›
- New Road18 miles east · 2.0 km long · BOAT / UCR›
- Hall Lane19 miles southeast · 0.5 km long · BOAT›
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Keswick.
- South25 miles
- Southeast25 miles
- Northeast18 miles
- East18 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
- Old Coach Road3.1 miles east · 8.1 km long · UCR›
- Breast High Road22 miles southeast · 3.2 km long · BOAT›
- Dubbs Road16 miles southeast · 2.7 km long · BOAT›
- Tilberthwaite Road13 miles south · 2.5 km long · UCR›
- Bletherbarrow Lane21 miles south · 2.2 km long · UCR›
- Gamblesmire Lane23 miles southeast · 2.0 km long · UCR›
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 Keswick?
Yes. We map 269 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Keswick, 20 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 Keswick?
The nearest named lanes are Old Coach Road (3.1 miles east), Tilberthwaite Road (13 miles south) and Moss Rigg (13 miles east), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Keswick closed?
Within 25 miles, 1 named lane is 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 Keswick 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 Keswick?
Keswick is inside the Lake District, The Yorkshire Dales is 21 miles away and Northumberland National Park is 36 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.