There are 336 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Newcastle upon Tyne, about 123 miles of riding in all, and 48 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is West Ousterley Road, 8.6 miles south of the town centre.
The riding leans west: 37% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Blanchland, 20 miles west, with 29 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
Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Blanchland20 miles west of Newcastle upon Tyne · 29 lanes, about 15 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Kirkwhelpington19 miles northwest of Newcastle upon Tyne · 20 lanes, about 10 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Low Hesleyhurst24 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne · 6 lanes, about 4 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne.
- West Ousterley Road8.6 miles south · 1.1 km long · BOAT›
- Engine Road9.1 miles west · 1.1 km long · BOAT›
- The Black Path9.7 miles southwest · 0.5 km long · BOAT
- Mill Lane11 miles northwest · 1.8 km long · UCR›
- Back Lane11 miles southwest · 0.5 km long · BOAT
- Iveston Road12 miles southwest · 0.6 km long · BOAT
- Weatherleyhill Lane16 miles southwest · 1.4 km long · UCR›
- Saltersgate Lane17 miles southwest · 0.7 km long · UCR
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Newcastle upon Tyne.
- West45 miles
- Northwest35 miles
- Southwest20 miles
- North11 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
- Yarm Lane24 miles south · 3.5 km long · BOAT›
- Mill Lane11 miles northwest · 1.8 km long · UCR›
- Leazes Lane18 miles southwest · 1.7 km long · BOAT›
- Carrier's Lane19 miles northwest · 1.6 km long · BOAT›
- Weatherleyhill Lane16 miles southwest · 1.4 km long · UCR›
- Chat's Lane25 miles west · 1.2 km long · BOAT›
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National parks within reach
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes. We map 336 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Newcastle upon Tyne, 48 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
The nearest named lanes are West Ousterley Road (8.6 miles south), Engine Road (9.1 miles west) and The Black Path (9.7 miles southwest), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Newcastle upon Tyne closed?
Within 25 miles, we don’t know of any named lane that’s 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
Northumberland National Park is 22 miles away and The North York Moors is 37 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.