There are 371 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Penrith, about 143 miles of riding in all, and 71 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is Moss Rigg, 2.4 miles west of the town centre.
The riding leans northeast: 31% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Ninebanks, 20 miles northeast, with 21 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
Penrith 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 Ninebanks20 miles northeast of Penrith · 21 lanes, about 12 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Threlkeld13 miles west of Penrith · 7 lanes, about 7 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Little Langdale21 miles southwest of Penrith · 29 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Penrith.
- Moss Rigg2.4 miles west · 1.2 km long · UCR›
- New Road7.9 miles south · 2.0 km long · BOAT / UCR›
- Red Road9.5 miles northeast · 0.7 km long · UCR
- Stevens Gate9.5 miles east · 0.6 km long · BOAT
- Old Coach Road9.9 miles southwest · 8.1 km long · UCR›
- Blind Lane13 miles southeast · 0.6 km long · BOAT›
- Mill Lane13 miles southeast · 1.4 km long · BOAT›
- New Road14 miles southeast · 2.4 km long · UCR›
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Penrith.
- Northeast44 miles
- South28 miles
- Southeast17 miles
- West16 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
- Old Coach Road9.9 miles southwest · 8.1 km long · UCR›
- Issac's Tea Trail18 miles northeast · 3.7 km long · BOAT / UCR›
- Breast High Road16 miles south · 3.2 km long · BOAT›
- Dubbs Road18 miles south · 2.7 km long · BOAT›
- Tilberthwaite Road21 miles southwest · 2.5 km long · UCR›
- New Road14 miles southeast · 2.4 km long · UCR›
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 Penrith?
Yes. We map 371 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Penrith, 71 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 Penrith?
The nearest named lanes are Moss Rigg (2.4 miles west), New Road (7.9 miles south) and Red Road (9.5 miles northeast), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Penrith 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 Penrith 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 Penrith?
The Lake District is 2.5 miles away, The Yorkshire Dales is 9.9 miles away and Northumberland National Park is 24 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.