There are 475 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Manchester, about 122 miles of riding in all, and 53 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Arden Road, 6.1 miles southeast of the town centre.
The riding leans southeast: 41% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Buxton, 19 miles southeast, 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
Manchester 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 Buxton19 miles southeast of Manchester · 18 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Thornhill24 miles southeast of Manchester · 28 lanes, about 10 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around New Mills11 miles southeast of Manchester · 19 lanes, about 5 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Manchester.
- Arden Road6.1 miles southeast · 0.5 km long · UCR
- Cinder Hill Lane7 miles northeast · 0.6 km long · UCR
- Hough Lane7 miles northeast · 0.8 km long · UCR
- Thornham Lane7.1 miles northeast · 1.4 km long · UCR›
- Vicars Hall Lane7.6 miles west · 0.5 km long · UCR
- Astley Road8.3 miles west · 2.9 km long · UCR›
- Moss Road8.8 miles west · 1.3 km long · UCR›
- Quickedge Road8.8 miles east · 0.6 km long · UCR
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Manchester.
- Southeast49 miles
- Northeast21 miles
- North15 miles
- West14 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
- Astley Road8.3 miles west · 2.9 km long · UCR›
- Old Road17 miles southeast · 2.7 km long · BOAT / UCR›
- Brough Lane24 miles southeast · 2.6 km long · BOAT›
- Buxton Old Coach Road20 miles southeast · 2.2 km long · UCR›
- Ramsden Road18 miles east · 2.1 km long · BOAT›
- Cumberland Clough20 miles southeast · 2.1 km long · UCR · cars restricted›
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
Worth a stop on the way
Historic sites within 12 miles of Manchester. Access rights not checked.
The remains of a Roman fort at Gamesley near Glossop, known to archaeologists by its Roman name, Ardotalia.
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Manchester?
Yes. We map 475 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Manchester, 53 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 Manchester?
The nearest named lanes are Arden Road (6.1 miles southeast), Cinder Hill Lane (7 miles northeast) and Hough Lane (7 miles northeast), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester?
The Peak District is 11 miles away and The Yorkshire Dales is 35 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.