You tube broken roads motorcycle trip6/22/2023 ![]() Rivington Pike: My husband grew up not far from here and this is the road he learnt to ride like a crazy idiot speed demon on.In the UK it goes from Newhaven (East Sussex) up to North Shields. Trans European Trail: This is actually part of a 2100 mile route all over Europe- all off-road.You can also detour up to Woolacombe and ride all the way along the coast to Bridgwater. The views out over the sea and coast are spectacular on a nice day. North Devon coastal route: My parents live in Devon and we ride the road from Clovelly to Minehead over Exmoor a lot.There’s a cafe at the top of Horseshoe Pass which is usually full of bikers taking photos of their bikes. Horseshoe Pass and Pen Y Pass, Wales: We were lucky enough to ride these roads on gloriously sunny days and the views are absolutely breathtaking. ![]() It’s not an issue with your motorcycle gear on but they’re horrible at the end of the day! But remember what I said about preparing for bad weather and remember midge season (April- October). This is one of the most famous routes in the UK and for good reason- the scenery is INCREDIBLE. This is the subject of a MUCH larger blog post (coming soon!) but here’s a little taste of some of the best roads to ride. We are blessed with some fantastic motorcycling roads in the UK. Rykas Café – Box Hill, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BY.The Bike Shed- Old Street, London, EC1V 9LT.Penny Garth Cafe- Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3RD.The Steel Horse Cafe- Abergavenny, NP7 9AY.The Chequered Flag- A38, Plymouth Road, Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 3PG.Super Sausage Cafe- 35 Watling Street, Northamptonshire, NN12 7QD.Loomies- Alton Rd, West Meon, Hampshire, GU32 1JX.Harry’s Cafe (Fowlers of Bristol)- Bath Road, Bristol, BS4 3DR.There are WAY too many of these to list, but some of the most famous ones we’ve visited include: If you have a motorcycle sat nav, you might find it tells you the nearest fuel station if you need it to. Most motorways have regular service stations and fuel stops, and most big supermarkets have fuel which is often cheaper than the big brands. Motorbike travel- finding Fuelįuel stations are common almost everywhere- beware if you are motorcycling in Scotland as some places are very remote, so fill up as often as you can. Some bikers do this, others will wait and see what you do. Which means you can’t give a European/ US hand signal to another biker. There are many which are accepting of bikers and many who actively encourage us to visit! Greeting other bikersįirstly, remember we drive on the LEFT in the UK. There are plenty of places to stay overnight as well to suit your budget and requirements: campsites, B & Bs and hotels. There are very few restrictions on motorcycle routes or noise restricted areas in the UK, although there are certainly places that I would recommend NOT going- we avoid big cities and motorways as much as possible, opting instead for the prettier but slower routes. Where can you go with a motorcycle in the UK? Don’t miss out on local knowledge- ask where the best motorcycling roads are in the area or good rest stops and cafes to visit. On the plus side, everyone speaks English, which makes it a little easier to connect with people during rest stops. This is something to really take into account when planning UK motorbike travel- even in summer, you can expect rain at least once a week. Our first motorcycle trip was up to Scotland, where we explored the Isle of Skye, went up to John o’Groats and went across to Orkney, which was a totally unplanned excursion which we made up as we went due to awful weather in Skye. One of the best things about exploring on a motorcycle is that you’ll discover places you never even knew existed. The trick is just to start SOMEWHERE and slowly meander your way around. With so many route options and possibilities, how are you supposed to narrow it down? (If you want some tips on getting started motorcycle touring, this post will help) Planning a UK Motorcycle tour can be a little daunting. Sunday is the normal ‘biker’ day but many towns have meetups during the summer on scheduled nights of the week. Plus, there’s also a great ‘biker culture’, with plenty of cafes having biker meetups and biker breakfasts. There are so many fantastic roads and places to explore.
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