Off-Road Guides
Nine in-depth UK guides for green laning, trail riding and 4x4. From the legal basics — BOATs, UCRs and rights of way — to GPX files, offline maps and the navigation apps that actually work when the signal disappears.
Green laning basics
Where you can ride, how to find lanes, and how to get started.
Green laning in the UK: where you can legally ride
BOATs, UCRs and rights of way explained. The complete guide for motorcycle and 4x4.
How to find legal green lanes near you
Reading OS maps, BOAT and UCR symbols, TRF and GLASS resources, and using GPX.
Green laning for beginners: gear, bikes and first steps
Choosing a bike, the right gear, riding in groups and your first lanes.
Trail riding and the legal framework
Trail riding in the UK, choosing the right bike, and rights of way in depth.
Trail riding in the UK: a complete guide
What it is, where to ride, the best areas, staying legal and riding responsibly.
Choosing a trail bike for green laning: what to look for
Weight, engine size, road-legal must-haves and popular options.
Understanding byways: BOATs, UCRs and rights of way
The legal categories explained in depth, plus TROs and how to check what you can ride.
Navigation tools
GPX files, offline maps and choosing a navigation app for the lanes.
How to use GPX files for green laning
What GPX files are, where to find legal routes, and how to navigate them offline.
Offline maps for trail riding: why they matter
No signal on the lanes: how offline navigation works and how to prepare before you ride.
Best navigation app for green laning and trail riding
Offline maps, GPX support, off-route alerts and staying on legal routes. How to choose.