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Derbyshire · within 25 miles

Green lanes near Matlock

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

83lanes within 10 miles*
417lanes within 25 miles*
142miles of lane in range
2.2 mito the nearest named lane
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There are 417 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Matlock, about 142 miles of riding in all, and 83 of them are within 10 miles.

The nearest named lane is Back Lane, 2.2 miles northwest of the town centre.

The riding leans northwest: 34% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.

The densest cluster is around Eyam, 12 miles northwest, 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

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

10 miles25 miles DerbyNottinghamSheffieldPoyntonBollingtonGlossopClowneBolsoverDronfieldBelperWirksworthBakewell 123 Matlock 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 Eyam12 miles northwest of Matlock · 45 lanes, about 16 miles of riding within 3 miles
  2. 2
    Around Halam23 miles east of Matlock · 15 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
  3. 3
    Around Buxton18 miles northwest of Matlock · 20 lanes, about 9 miles of riding within 3 miles

The nearest named lanes

Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Matlock.

Which way to head

Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Matlock.

NNEESESSWWNW
  • Northwest49 miles
  • West26 miles
  • North23 miles
  • East18 miles

What the riding is like

80%unsurfaced, of the lanes with a recorded surface
3lanes with a ford
62%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 Matlock

Ready-made routes that pass within 25 miles.

Map preview of the Sir William Hill Road & Tideswell Loop
Sir William Hill Road & Tideswell Loop27.7 km · 9.2 miles awayPremium GPX
 Map preview of the Pindale Road & Dirtlow Rake Loop
Pindale Road & Dirtlow Rake Loop29.3 km · 13 miles awayPremium GPX
 Map preview of the North Stoke Lanes Loop
North Stoke Lanes Loop45.2 km · 19 miles awayPremium GPX

National parks within reach

Worth a stop on the way

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

County Hall
Point of interest · under a mileCounty Hall

Derbyshire County Council's headquarters in Matlock, originally built as Smedley's Hydro, a Victorian hydropathic spa.

Riber Castle
Point of interest · under a mileRiber Castle

A 19th-century mock castle above Matlock, its gritstone hauled up the 200-metre hill from a local quarry by a series of pulleys.

Heights of Abraham
Attraction · 1 mileHeights of Abraham

A hilltop park above Matlock Bath reached by cable car, named after Quebec's Plains of Abraham for its supposed resemblance.

Questions riders ask

Are there green lanes near Matlock?

Yes. We map 417 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Matlock, 83 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 Matlock?

The nearest named lanes are Back Lane (2.2 miles northwest), Flash Lane (4 miles north) and Park Lane (4.8 miles northwest), measured from the town centre.

Are any green lanes near Matlock 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 Matlock 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 Matlock?

The Peak District is 1 mile away.

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