There are 353 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Newark-on-Trent, about 125 miles of riding in all, and 77 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Baxter Lane, 4.9 miles south of the town centre.
The riding leans north: 31% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Rampton, 16 miles north, with 26 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
Newark-on-Trent in pink, rings at 10 and 25 miles, the busiest lane clusters numbered.
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The three busiest patches of lane in range, numbered on the map.
- 1Around Rampton16 miles north of Newark-on-Trent · 26 lanes, about 11 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Halam8.3 miles west of Newark-on-Trent · 15 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Besthorpe6.2 miles north of Newark-on-Trent · 14 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Newark-on-Trent.
- Baxter Lane4.9 miles south · 1.8 km long · BOAT›
- Northcroft Lane5.4 miles north · 1.0 km long · BOAT
- Longhedge Lane5.4 miles southwest · 2.4 km long · BOAT›
- Carlton Ferry Lane5.6 miles north · 1.8 km long · BOAT›
- Roe Wood Lane6.2 miles northwest · 1.4 km long · BOAT›
- Trent Lane6.7 miles north · 2.6 km long · BOAT›
- Plot Lane6.7 miles northeast · 0.8 km long · BOAT
- Moor Lane6.8 miles north · 1.4 km long · BOAT›
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Newark-on-Trent.
- North39 miles
- South19 miles
- Northwest19 miles
- West15 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
- Green Mile Lane18 miles northwest · 3.5 km long · BOAT›
- Chain Bridge Lane20 miles north · 3.2 km long · BOAT›
- Torksey Ferry Road15 miles north · 2.7 km long · BOAT›
- Trent Lane6.7 miles north · 2.6 km long · BOAT›
- Five Oaks18 miles southeast · 2.5 km long · UCR›
- Longhedge Lane5.4 miles southwest · 2.4 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.
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National parks within reach
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Newark-on-Trent?
Yes. We map 353 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Newark-on-Trent, 77 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 Newark-on-Trent?
The nearest named lanes are Baxter Lane (4.9 miles south), Northcroft Lane (5.4 miles north) and Longhedge Lane (5.4 miles southwest), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Newark-on-Trent closed?
Within 25 miles, 1 named lane is 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 Newark-on-Trent 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 Newark-on-Trent?
The Peak District is 31 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.