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Cambridgeshire · within 25 miles

Green lanes near Peterborough

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

67lanes within 10 miles*
634lanes within 25 miles*
336miles of lane in range
3.9 mito the nearest named lane
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There are 634 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Peterborough, about 336 miles of riding in all, and 67 of them are within 10 miles.

The nearest named lane is Cow Lane, 3.9 miles west of the town centre.

The riding leans southeast: 33% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.

The densest cluster is around Witcham, 21 miles southeast, with 55 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

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

10 miles25 miles CambridgeElySt IvesChatterisSohamSt NeotsMarket DeepingWisbechLittleportMarchGranthamSpalding 123 Peterborough 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 Witcham21 miles southeast of Peterborough · 55 lanes, about 34 miles of riding within 3 miles
  2. 2
    Around Terrington St John24 miles northeast of Peterborough · 40 lanes, about 26 miles of riding within 3 miles
  3. 3
    Around Whittlesey4.3 miles southeast of Peterborough · 20 lanes, about 12 miles of riding within 3 miles

The nearest named lanes

Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Peterborough.

Which way to head

Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Peterborough.

NNEESESSWWNW
  • Southeast112 miles
  • East67 miles
  • Northeast63 miles
  • South26 miles

What the riding is like

70%unsurfaced, of the lanes with a recorded surface
0lanes with a ford
70%of the mileage is BOAT, the rest mostly county road
17named 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.

17 named lanes near Peterborough 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 Peterborough

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Worth a stop on the way

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

Railworld
Attraction · under a mileRailworld

A Peterborough nature and model railway attraction on a former coal storage yard.

Peterborough (NVR)
Heritage railway · under a milePeterborough (NVR)

The eastern terminus of the Nene Valley Railway, next to Railworld.

Orton Mere (NVR)
Heritage railway · 1.8 milesOrton Mere (NVR)

A Nene Valley Railway station between Ferry Meadows and Peterborough, by the River Nene.

Questions riders ask

Are there green lanes near Peterborough?

Yes. We map 634 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Peterborough, 67 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 Peterborough?

The nearest named lanes are Cow Lane (3.9 miles west), Daw's Drove (4.6 miles southeast) and Blackbush Drove (5.1 miles southeast), measured from the town centre.

Are any green lanes near Peterborough closed?

Within 25 miles, we don’t know of any named lane that’s closed to motor vehicles and 17 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 Peterborough 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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