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East Sussex · within 25 miles

Green lanes near Lewes

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

74lanes within 10 miles*
219lanes within 25 miles*
61miles of lane in range
2.7 mito the nearest named lane
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There are 219 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Lewes, about 61 miles of riding in all, and 74 of them are within 10 miles.

The nearest named lane is Old Coach Road, 2.7 miles southeast of the town centre.

The riding leans east: 35% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.

The densest cluster is around Hailsham, 12 miles east, with 18 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

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

10 miles25 miles BrightonBattleUckfieldEastbourneRoyal Tunbridge WellsCranbrookPaddock WoodEdenbridgeDorkingHorleyStorringtonHorsham 123 Lewes 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 Hailsham12 miles east of Lewes · 18 lanes, about 9 miles of riding within 3 miles
  2. 2
    Around Firle4.3 miles southeast of Lewes · 8 lanes, about 6 miles of riding within 3 miles
  3. 3
    Around Town Row16 miles northeast of Lewes · 17 lanes, about 5 miles of riding within 3 miles

The nearest named lanes

Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Lewes.

Which way to head

Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Lewes.

NNEESESSWWNW
  • East21 miles
  • North11 miles
  • Southeast9 miles
  • Northeast9 miles

What the riding is like

48%unsurfaced, of the lanes with a recorded surface
0lanes with a ford
93%of the mileage is BOAT, the rest mostly county road
2named 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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National parks within reach

Questions riders ask

Are there green lanes near Lewes?

Yes. We map 219 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Lewes, 74 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 Lewes?

The nearest named lanes are Old Coach Road (2.7 miles southeast), Lane Wall (3.9 miles southeast) and Old Coach Road (4.6 miles southeast), measured from the town centre.

Are any green lanes near Lewes closed?

Within 25 miles, 2 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 Lewes 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 Lewes?

Lewes is inside the South Downs.

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