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Oxfordshire · within 25 miles

Green lanes near Oxford

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

70lanes within 10 miles*
477lanes within 25 miles*
162miles of lane in range
3.5 mito the nearest named lane
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There are 477 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Oxford, about 162 miles of riding in all, and 70 of them are within 10 miles.

The nearest named lane is Henwood Lane, 3.5 miles southwest of the town centre.

The riding leans south: 49% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.

The densest cluster is around Compton, 15 miles south, with 41 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

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

10 miles25 miles Milton KeynesNewburyReadingMaidenheadBuckinghamAylesburyMarlowBletchleyPrinces RisboroughHigh WycombeWendoverWinslow 123 Oxford 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 Compton15 miles south of Oxford · 41 lanes, about 20 miles of riding within 3 miles
  2. 2
    Around Eastbury20 miles southwest of Oxford · 34 lanes, about 22 miles of riding within 3 miles
  3. 3
    Around Bucklebury23 miles south of Oxford · 66 lanes, about 12 miles of riding within 3 miles

The nearest named lanes

Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Oxford.

Which way to head

Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Oxford.

NNEESESSWWNW
  • South78 miles
  • Southwest56 miles
  • East7 miles
  • West6 miles

What the riding is like

65%unsurfaced, of the lanes with a recorded surface
1lane with a ford
92%of the mileage is BOAT, the rest mostly county road
3named 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 Oxford 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 Oxford

Ready-made routes that pass within 25 miles.

Map preview of the Wantage & Grove Lanes Loop
Wantage & Grove Lanes Loop27.1 km · 8 miles awayPremium GPX
 Map preview of the East Hendred & Harwell Lanes Loop
East Hendred & Harwell Lanes Loop32.9 km · 11 miles awayPremium GPX

Worth a stop on the way

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

Museum of the History of Science
Museum · under a mileMuseum of the History of Science

A leading collection of historic scientific instruments on Broad Street.

Radcliffe Camera
Attraction · under a mileRadcliffe Camera

A Baroque library building designed by James Gibbs, built 1737-49.

Sheldonian Theatre
Attraction · under a mileSheldonian Theatre

A university ceremonial hall designed by Christopher Wren, built 1664-69.

Questions riders ask

Are there green lanes near Oxford?

Yes. We map 477 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Oxford, 70 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 Oxford?

The nearest named lanes are Henwood Lane (3.5 miles southwest), Row Leigh Lane (4.9 miles southwest) and Mill Road (7.1 miles southwest), measured from the town centre.

Are any green lanes near Oxford closed?

Within 25 miles, 1 named lane is 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 Oxford 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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