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Staffordshire · within 25 miles

Green lanes near Leek

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

72lanes within 10 miles*
394lanes within 25 miles*
130miles of lane in range
4.2 mito the nearest named lane
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There are 394 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Leek, about 130 miles of riding in all, and 72 of them are within 10 miles.

The nearest named lane is Old Mill Lane, 4.2 miles southwest of the town centre.

The riding leans northeast: 38% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.

The densest cluster is around Eyam, 19 miles northeast, 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

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

10 miles25 miles DerbyManchesterSheffieldStoke-on-TrentAlsagerWilmslowMacclesfieldSandbachNorthwichWinsfordNantwichGlossop 123 Leek 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 Eyam19 miles northeast of Leek · 45 lanes, about 16 miles of riding within 3 miles
  2. 2
    Around Buxton12 miles north of Leek · 20 lanes, about 9 miles of riding within 3 miles
  3. 3
    Around Atlow Winn15 miles east of Leek · 11 lanes, about 5 miles of riding within 3 miles

The nearest named lanes

Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Leek.

Which way to head

Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Leek.

NNEESESSWWNW
  • Northeast50 miles
  • East27 miles
  • North23 miles
  • Southwest10 miles

What the riding is like

69%unsurfaced, of the lanes with a recorded surface
3lanes with a ford
60%of the mileage is BOAT, the rest mostly county road
7named 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.

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GPX routes near Leek

Ready-made routes that pass within 25 miles.

Map preview of the North Stoke Lanes Loop
North Stoke Lanes Loop45.2 km · under a mile awayPremium GPX
 Map preview of the Newcastle-under-Lyme Lanes Loop
Newcastle-under-Lyme Lanes Loop35.0 km · 10 miles awayPremium GPX
 Map preview of the Pindale Road & Dirtlow Rake Loop
Pindale Road & Dirtlow Rake Loop29.3 km · 18 miles awayPremium GPX
 Map preview of the Sir William Hill Road & Tideswell Loop
Sir William Hill Road & Tideswell Loop27.7 km · 18 miles awayPremium GPX

National parks within reach

Worth a stop on the way

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

Pilsbury Castle
Archaeological site · 9.2 milesPilsbury Castle

The remains of a Norman castle overlooking the River Dove near Pilsbury.

High Wheeldon
Memorial · 9.3 milesHigh Wheeldon

A dome-shaped Peak District hill given to the National Trust in 1946 as a war memorial to the men of Derbyshire and Staffordshire who died in the Second World War.

Solomon's Temple
Monument · 10 milesSolomon's Temple

A Victorian folly on top of Grin Low above Buxton, also known as Grinlow Tower.

Questions riders ask

Are there green lanes near Leek?

Yes. We map 394 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Leek, 72 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 Leek?

The nearest named lanes are Old Mill Lane (4.2 miles southwest), Shay Lane (4.9 miles southeast) and Knotty Lane (6.1 miles northwest), measured from the town centre.

Are any green lanes near Leek closed?

Within 25 miles, 7 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 Leek 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 Leek?

The Peak District is 2.5 miles away.

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