There are 1,316 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Marlborough, about 631 miles of riding in all, and 309 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Bytham Road, 2.1 miles northeast of the town centre.
The riding leans south: 24% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Ogbourne St George, 2.8 miles northeast, with 76 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
Marlborough 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 Ogbourne St George2.8 miles northeast of Marlborough · 76 lanes, about 42 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Beckhampton7.9 miles west of Marlborough · 60 lanes, about 30 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Market Lavington15 miles southwest of Marlborough · 34 lanes, about 24 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Marlborough.
- Bytham Road2.1 miles northeast · 1.2 km long · BOAT / UCR›
- Dean Lane2.3 miles northeast · 0.7 km long · BOAT›
- Red Lane2.5 miles northeast · 4.4 km long · BOAT›
- Smeathe's Ridge3.5 miles north · 3.4 km long · BOAT›
- Woolmer Drove3.9 miles north · 0.9 km long · BOAT
- Cock Lane4.4 miles south · 0.8 km long · BOAT
- Ewin's Hill Road4.4 miles northeast · 2.7 km long · BOAT›
- Gypsy Lane4.6 miles north · 4.2 km long · BOAT›
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Marlborough.
- South154 miles
- Southwest122 miles
- Northeast98 miles
- East68 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
- Fosse Way22 miles northwest · 6.1 km long · BOAT›
- Fosse Way22 miles northwest · 6.0 km long · BOAT · cars restricted›
- Harrow Way22 miles southeast · 5.1 km long · BOAT›
- Roman Road22 miles south · 5.0 km long · BOAT›
- Red Lane2.5 miles northeast · 4.4 km long · BOAT›
- Gypsy Lane4.6 miles north · 4.2 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.
- Icknield Way19 miles northeast · 3.7 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Old Chase Road3.2 miles north · 0.8 km long · BOAT · Seasonal, 1 Oct to 30 Apr›
- The Ridgeway4 miles west · 17 km long · BOAT · Seasonal, 1 Oct to 30 Apr›
- Herepath4 miles west · 2.1 km long · BOAT / UCR · Seasonal, 1 Oct to 30 Apr›
- The Ridgeway21 miles east · 6.4 km long · BOAT · Seasonal, 1 Oct to 30 Apr›
4 named lanes near Marlborough close for part of the year. See every lane that closes for winter on our winter closures page.
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National parks within reach
Worth a stop on the way
Historic sites within 12 miles of Marlborough. Access rights not checked.
A chalk hill figure cut in 1804, designed by a schoolboy at a local academy that closed not long after.
The vanished twin of Avebury's stone circle, connected to it by a mile and a half of paired standing stones, now marked out only by concrete posts.
An Iron Age hillfort above Swindon, traditionally linked to a battle in AD 556 that helped the Saxon kingdom of Wessex take control of the area.
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Marlborough?
Yes. We map 1,316 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Marlborough, 309 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 Marlborough?
The nearest named lanes are Bytham Road (2.1 miles northeast), Dean Lane (2.3 miles northeast) and Red Lane (2.5 miles northeast), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Marlborough closed?
Within 25 miles, 1 named lane is closed to motor vehicles and 4 have a seasonal closure, usually over winter. 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 Marlborough 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 Marlborough?
The New Forest is 29 miles away and The South Downs is 30 miles away.
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