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Hampshire · within 25 miles

Green lanes near Southampton

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

28lanes within 10 miles*
710lanes within 25 miles*
252miles of lane in range
2.6 mito the nearest named lane
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There are 710 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Southampton, about 252 miles of riding in all, and 28 of them are within 10 miles.

The nearest named lane is Manor Road, 2.6 miles southwest of the town centre.

The riding leans northwest: 23% of the lane mileage in range sits in that direction.

The densest cluster is around Whitsbury, 20 miles west, with 35 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

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

10 miles25 miles PortsmouthWinchesterChristchurchPooleVerwoodFerndownSwanagePetersfieldFordingbridgeRomseyAltonHavant 123 Southampton 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 Whitsbury20 miles west of Southampton · 35 lanes, about 22 miles of riding within 3 miles
  2. 2
    Around Dunstable Corner18 miles northwest of Southampton · 21 lanes, about 13 miles of riding within 3 miles
  3. 3
    Around Dunsbury17 miles south of Southampton · 63 lanes, about 12 miles of riding within 3 miles

The nearest named lanes

Open to motorcycles, measured from the centre of Southampton.

Which way to head

Lane mileage within 25 miles, by direction from Southampton.

NNEESESSWWNW
  • Northwest57 miles
  • Northeast43 miles
  • East36 miles
  • West35 miles

What the riding is like

63%unsurfaced, of the lanes with a recorded surface
1lane with a ford
84%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.

3 named lanes near Southampton 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 Southampton

Ready-made routes that pass within 25 miles.

Map preview of the Hambledon Lanes Loop
Hambledon Lanes Loop20.0 km · 10 miles awayPremium GPX
 Map preview of the Denmead & Meon Valley Lanes Loop
Denmead & Meon Valley Lanes Loop46.0 km · 12 miles awayPremium GPX
 Map preview of the Shaftesbury Drove Loop
Shaftesbury Drove Loop38.9 km · 17 miles awayPremium GPX

National parks within reach

Worth a stop on the way

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

Cowes Castle - Royal Yacht Squadron
Castle · 10 milesCowes Castle - Royal Yacht Squadron

A Device Fort built by Henry VIII in 1539, now home to the Royal Yacht Squadron.

Cowes Maritime Museum
Museum · 11 milesCowes Maritime Museum

A local maritime history museum in Cowes.

Osborne House, Garden and Grounds
Castle · 12 milesOsborne House, Garden and Grounds

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's seaside retreat, built in the style of an Italian palazzo.

Questions riders ask

Are there green lanes near Southampton?

Yes. We map 710 green lanes open to motorcycles within 25 miles of Southampton, 28 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 Southampton?

The nearest named lanes are Manor Road (2.6 miles southwest), Doncaster Drove (3.9 miles north) and Hogwood Lane (4.5 miles northeast), measured from the town centre.

Are any green lanes near Southampton closed?

Within 25 miles, 3 named lanes are closed to motor vehicles and 3 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 Southampton 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 Southampton?

The New Forest is 1.7 miles away and The South Downs is 7.2 miles away.

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