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South Yorkshire · within 25 miles

Green lanes near Sheffield

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

54lanes within 10 miles*
504lanes within 25 miles*
176miles of lane in range
2.6 mito the nearest named lane
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There are 504 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Sheffield, about 176 miles of riding in all, and 54 of them are within 10 miles.

The nearest named lane is Greaves Lane, 2.6 miles northwest of the town centre.

The riding leans southwest: 27% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.

The densest cluster is around Bretton, 11 miles southwest, with 45 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

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

10 miles25 miles DoncasterWakefieldGlossopNew MillsClowneBolsoverDronfieldBelperWirksworthClay CrossBakewellChapel-en-le-Frith 123 Sheffield 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 Bretton11 miles southwest of Sheffield · 45 lanes, about 16 miles of riding within 3 miles
  2. 2
    Around Buxton21 miles southwest of Sheffield · 19 lanes, about 9 miles of riding within 3 miles
  3. 3
    Around Lound22 miles east of Sheffield · 20 lanes, about 10 miles of riding within 3 miles

The nearest named lanes

Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Sheffield.

Which way to head

Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Sheffield.

NNEESESSWWNW
  • Southwest47 miles
  • West35 miles
  • East28 miles
  • Northwest19 miles

What the riding is like

73%unsurfaced, of the lanes with a recorded surface
3lanes with a ford
70%of the mileage is BOAT, the rest mostly county road
6named 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.

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GPX routes near Sheffield

Ready-made routes that pass within 25 miles.

Map preview of the Sir William Hill Road & Tideswell Loop
Sir William Hill Road & Tideswell Loop27.7 km · 9 miles awayPremium GPX
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Pindale Road & Dirtlow Rake Loop29.3 km · 11 miles awayPremium GPX
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Huddersfield Lanes Loop35.9 km · 20 miles awayPremium GPX

National parks within reach

Worth a stop on the way

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

Padley Chapel
Church · 8.4 milesPadley Chapel

The surviving chapel of the former Padley Hall at Grindleford, a Grade I listed building.

Barbrook One
Archaeological site · 8.6 milesBarbrook One

A small Bronze Age stone circle on Ramsley Moor.

Chesterfield Museum
Museum · 10 milesChesterfield Museum

Chesterfield's local museum and art gallery.

Questions riders ask

Are there green lanes near Sheffield?

Yes. We map 504 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Sheffield, 54 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 Sheffield?

The nearest named lanes are Greaves Lane (2.6 miles northwest), Coppice Road (2.9 miles west) and Beauchief Abbey Lane (3.5 miles south), measured from the town centre.

Are any green lanes near Sheffield closed?

Within 25 miles, 6 named lanes are 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield?

The Peak District is 3.9 miles away.

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Built 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.

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