A former Coaching Inn, the King's has been offering food and refreshments to guests for over 200 years. We had planned to visit several locations near Machynlleth, but with much of the day now taken up with repairs, we only manage to reach a few spots. Overlooking the start of the Jurassic coast, which spans 96 miles from East Devon to East Dorset, we have a room with a view and an inspiring way to start the final day. While the Trailmaster and Barbour waxed cotton jackets traditionally favoured by British motorcyclists remained in evidence, increasingly it was the characteristic style of denim jeans and black leather jackets that proliferated.

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Heading north from here, back the way you came, take a left at the New Scarisbrick Arms and follow the B5195 until you reach the A565. Ideal for weekend breaks and mid-week breaks, with 64 bright and spacious en-suite bedroomsacross two floors, some with private balconies. The author of Biker’s Britain, Simon Weir, has written multiple guides on Mad or Nomad including his top tips for planning tours and favourite destinations.

If you’re looking to ride the route yourself and would like to view the recommended points of interest, I suggest visiting northcoast500. It seemed the ride I’d been postponing year after year for five years was finally around the corner and I wouldn’t be riding solo.

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The plan is to leisurely ride to Land’s End over the next two days and take the obligatory “End to Enders” photo. Plus there is really great coffee, homemade cakes and a daily specials menu, so it's no surprise Billy's is highly rated on TripAdvisor's in Billingshurst. The Langstone Cliff Hotel can also cater for club and group gatherings, celebrations, exhibitions and private events, with an abundance of public rooms – They have even had cars exhibit indoors before! This family run Tea Room has become a favourite for many Bikers from and when in the area with indoor and covered outdoor seating, friendly staff and quality food and drinks. The Peak District can be a particularly busy place given that it’s surrounded by cities, but if you take a route up through the middle – especially on a weekday – then it can feel as remote and wild as you want it to.Leaving Coldstream on day six, we head north on the A697 towards Edinburgh, cutting out much of what would have been our original coastal route from St. A biker-friendly diner on the A29, just outside Billingshurst that is definitely worth checking out on your next ride-out in West Sussex. With the day’s ride starting to wear on us, we discuss the option of riding through the night to avoid the final pitch. Three, two and just one more corner and we pull up off the B2177 Mill Lane, home of Route 66 Burger for a great view and a final photo to mark the tour’s end. This takes you the back way into Hebden Bridge, which is a great launch place for exploring the Yorkshire Dales to the North.

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Ideal for couples, groups and get togethers, where you can book for exclusive use of all or part of the site. Scotland’s largest regional park spans 108 square miles, and if you’re visiting in the summer, it’s a must-see attraction for the high-mile rider. Food at the Applecross Innis notoriously good, and the road around the peninsula to Torridon is another highlight. As you continue towards Pen-y-brynwhere there are rolling cliff sides to your left accompanying you on your journey.There is so much more of Britain and Ireland to see and so many more miles to ride, revisit, and enjoy. If you do ride around Scotland counter clockwise, be sure to visit Sweetheart Abbey on your way to Gretna Green. The sun is bright, there’s not a cloud in the sky and this surf beach is packed with locals and tourists ready to ride the waves. Having acquired her motorcycle licence in February 2022 and her first bike only one month later, Jess followed Ric in this trial-by-fire first big tour. When out of the rugby season, the club maintains its regular work staff by hosting a number of functions and community projects.