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Buckinghamshire · within 25 miles

Green lanes near Milton Keynes

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

17lanes within 10 miles*
327lanes within 25 miles*
109miles of lane in range
3.6 mito the nearest named lane
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There are 327 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Milton Keynes, about 109 miles of riding in all, and 17 of them are within 10 miles.

The nearest named lane is Lakes Lane, 3.6 miles north of the town centre.

The riding leans southeast: 28% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.

The densest cluster is around Austage End, 21 miles southeast, with 27 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

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

10 miles25 miles St AlbansOxfordBedfordArleseyLeighton BuzzardBiggleswadeSandyAylesburyCheshamWendoverOlneySt Neots 123 Milton Keynes 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 Austage End21 miles southeast of Milton Keynes · 27 lanes, about 10 miles of riding within 3 miles
  2. 2
    Around Upper Dean22 miles northeast of Milton Keynes · 14 lanes, about 7 miles of riding within 3 miles
  3. 3
    Around Hinwick15 miles northeast of Milton Keynes · 22 lanes, about 7 miles of riding within 3 miles

The nearest named lanes

Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Milton Keynes.

Which way to head

Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Milton Keynes.

NNEESESSWWNW
  • Southeast31 miles
  • Northeast19 miles
  • North15 miles
  • South15 miles

What the riding is like

68%unsurfaced, of the lanes with a recorded surface
1lane with a ford
84%of the mileage is BOAT, the rest mostly county road
8named 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.

2 named lanes near Milton Keynes close for part of the year. See every lane that closes for winter on our winter closures page.

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GPX routes near Milton Keynes

Ready-made routes that pass within 25 miles.

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Worth a stop on the way

Historic sites within 12 miles of Milton Keynes. Access rights not checked.

Milton Keynes Theatre
Attraction · under a mileMilton Keynes Theatre

A large theatre that opened in 1999 after a 25-year campaign.

Gulliver's Land
Theme park · 1.4 milesGulliver's Land

A children's theme park in Milton Keynes, opened in 1999.

Concrete Cows
Public artwork · 1.7 milesConcrete Cows

An iconic 1978 sculpture of cows and calves in Milton Keynes, by artist Liz Leyh.

Questions riders ask

Are there green lanes near Milton Keynes?

Yes. We map 327 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Milton Keynes, 17 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 Milton Keynes?

The nearest named lanes are Lakes Lane (3.6 miles north), Mill Lane (5 miles east) and Mill Way (5.3 miles east), measured from the town centre.

Are any green lanes near Milton Keynes closed?

Within 25 miles, 6 named lanes are closed to motor vehicles and 2 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 Milton Keynes 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.

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