There are 617 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Petersfield, about 206 miles of riding in all, and 198 of them are within 10 miles.
The nearest named lane is North Stroud Lane, 1.7 miles west of the town centre.
The riding leans northwest: 25% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.
The densest cluster is around Bradley, 14 miles northwest, with 22 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
Petersfield 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 Bradley14 miles northwest of Petersfield · 22 lanes, about 14 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 2Around Quidhampton23 miles northwest of Petersfield · 38 lanes, about 12 miles of riding within 3 miles
- 3Around Tilford15 miles northeast of Petersfield · 22 lanes, about 8 miles of riding within 3 miles
The nearest named lanes
Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Petersfield.
- North Stroud Lane1.7 miles west · 1.7 km long · BOAT›
- Mead Lane1.7 miles south · 0.5 km long · BOAT›
- Ridge Top Lane1.9 miles northwest · 1.2 km long · BOAT›
- Milky Way2 miles south · 0.7 km long · BOAT›
- Pidham Lane2.9 miles west · 0.7 km long · BOAT · cars restricted›
- Stodham Lane3 miles northeast · 0.8 km long · BOAT›
- Cumber's Lane3.1 miles west · 0.7 km long · BOAT · cars restricted›
- Woodbridge Lane3.1 miles west · 0.6 km long · BOAT · cars restricted›
Which way to head
Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Petersfield.
- Northwest51 miles
- North46 miles
- Northeast42 miles
- West24 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
- Harrow Way22 miles northwest · 5.1 km long · BOAT›
- Coombe Bottom Lane22 miles west · 3.3 km long · BOAT›
- Sandy Lane13 miles northeast · 2.8 km long · BOAT›
- The Ox Drove Way13 miles northwest · 2.6 km long · BOAT›
- Park Lane25 miles north · 2.5 km long · BOAT›
- White Lane15 miles north · 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.
- Old Litten Lane2.4 miles north · 1.7 km long · BOAT / UCR · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Halnaker Lane4.7 miles west · 2.4 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Weathermore Lane8.4 miles northwest · 1.0 km long · BOAT · Closed to motor vehicles›
- Standfast Lane4.3 miles north · 1.5 km long · BOAT · Seasonal, 1 Nov to 30 Apr›
- Hook Street20 miles east · 1.2 km long · BOAT · Seasonal, 1 Nov to 30 Apr›
2 named lanes near Petersfield close for part of the year. See every lane that closes for winter on our winter closures page.
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National parks within reach
Worth a stop on the way
Historic sites within 12 miles of Petersfield. Access rights not checked.
A natural history museum founded in 1888 by surgeon Sir Jonathan Hutchinson.
A 697-acre nature reserve and beauty spot east of Hindhead.
Questions riders ask
Are there green lanes near Petersfield?
Yes. We map 617 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Petersfield, 198 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 Petersfield?
The nearest named lanes are North Stroud Lane (1.7 miles west), Mead Lane (1.7 miles south) and Ridge Top Lane (1.9 miles northwest), measured from the town centre.
Are any green lanes near Petersfield closed?
Within 25 miles, 3 named lanes are 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 Petersfield 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 Petersfield?
Petersfield is inside the South Downs and The New Forest is 20 miles away.
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