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Alpine Motorcycle Tour

30 Jun 2024 - 06 Jul 2024

If youre looking for a short break that has stunning alpine scenery, some of the best motorcycling roads in the world, covering 3 countries and 13 alpine passes, then you have found the right tour.

Black Forest and Vosges Motorcycle Tour A

17 May 2025 - 21 May 2025

We combine all of our favourite parts of both the Black Forest and the Vosges Tours to make this 7 day / 6 night super tour.

Corsica and Sardinia Motorcycle Tour 2024

01 Sep 2024 - 14 Sep 2024

Grand Alps and Route Napoleon Motorcycle Tour

26 Jul 2024 - 02 Aug 2024

The tour leads over 16 alpine passes, 6 of which are over 2000m high. Riding south through French Alps down to the Mediterranean Coast for a day off the bikes with the waves lapping over our toes.

Spanish Picos and Portugal Motorcycle Tour

16 Jun 2024 - 25 Jun 2024

Spanish Picos and Portugal Motorcycle Tour is a touring holiday on some of the best motorcycling roads that Spain and Portugal have to offer.

Living the Dream

Amazing European Guided Motorcycle Tours

Incredible Roads

Every biker has a bucket list of roads, or places that they want/need to see. We love the fact that it is our job to help you achieve this. Our tours cover some of the best roads throughout Europe. It doesn't matter if this is your first time getting on the Euro Tunnel and giving it all a go, or whether this is a regular occurrence for you, the roads never disappoint.

Amazing Scenery

Everything from the gently rolling hills of France to the breath taking beauty of the Swiss Alps, the mesmerising Dalmatian Coast road of Croatia, and the jaw dropping gorges of the French Vercors, we cover them all.

Unforgettable Experience

Memories that will last a life time. Yes there are fantastic roads, and awesome scenery but the friendships and the memories that you create along the way are priceless.

Looking to ride self guided? We've got you covered.

If you like to ride in your own time, we now offer a self guided package on all of our tours.

All our motorcycle tour packages include 4-5 star accommodation, a full tour pack (satnav routes, maps and full daily itinerary), along with an experienced guide leading every tour and available 24/7 to ensure you have the best experience.

01 Sep - 14 Sep 2024

16 Jun - 25 Jun 2024

Spanish Picos and Portugal Motorcycle Tour is a touring holiday on some of the best motorcycling roads that Spain and Portugal have to offe…

17 May - 21 May 2025

Vercors Motorcycle Tour

02 Jun - 08 Jun 2024

The Vercors Park stands out thanks to its diverse wild and stunning landscapes. Tall limestone cliffs, deep gorges, chasms and caves, high…

Millau Bridge and Tarn Gorge Motorcycle Tour

11 May - 18 May 2024

This 8 day tour of France has something for everyone. Gorges, mountains, rolling hills, and Forests. Great towns, castles and Cathedrals …

Hello all of you beautiful dolls. Thanks for a great weeks holiday and plenty of laughs. Sorry about the singing, I can't help myself lol. A special thanks to Face and of course Dee for our great trip. Last but not list I'm now at home safe and sound. Two ring's as my mum would say. Hope to see you all again somewhere over rainbow. There's a song there somewhere I think. I will learn the words for next year. Cheers Kevin. 😁 😁 😁

Kevin Hurrell

Well what can I say that others haven't, first time on tour with a group from start to finish all instructions very clear and check in at EuroTunnel very easy, marker system explained well before hand and on the train and works very well. Then on to the best part the roads , views and people met on the tour was exceptional and I can't thank Face , the Freedom team and the rest of the group enough, for making it such a great experience they really know there stuff to get the most out of the tour with memorable for life. See you next year guys for another great tour.

Stephen Gregory

"I've ridden through and around France for many years, but this was my first time in the Vercors Massif region as a base for daily rideouts and I'm so glad I booked it. A day and a half of riding got us into the foothills of the Alps and as soon as we reached the Vercors the big grin appeared and never left. This area of France has it all, a great mix of roads to test all abilities, fantastic mountain gorge views and safe viewing points for the all important photos. I enjoyed some of my best riding days on this trip and Freedom Motorcycle Tours certainly picked some of the best roads to ride on and made it an exciting & thoroughly enjoyable experience."

Charlie Spicer

The Ardennes tour (2023) was my first European riding experience, having only passed my bike test 2 years ago (perfect storm of pandemic and mid-life crisis!). As a relatively new rider, I had some reservations about my ability, but I needn’t have worried - the Freedom Motorcycle Tour experience is incredibly welcoming and set up from the start to accommodate all levels of experience. I spent a fantastic few days with a great group of people, had a load of laughs, the riding was amazing, and the hotel was superb (great weather too!). Face and Dee are incredibly knowledgeable and supportive, and they make sure you have a great trip - I honestly can’t recommend it enough. Many of our group had been on previous tours with FMT, which says a lot, and I’ll definitely be going on another one; can’t wait!

Michael Taylor

The Black Forest tour was my first organised motorcycle tour I had taken part in , the whole experience from start to finish was simply fantastic and memorable, Face and Dee are passionate about motorcycle touring and are the perfect tour hosts and guides, friendly, approachable and ready to share advice and knowledge at anytime during the tour , I was made most welcomed and was able to ride at my own pace without any pressure whatsoever, this is without doubt a 5 star recommendation from me and will definitely be touring with FMT again in the future , big thank you to Face and Dee for a wonderful experience 

Paul Johnson

I chose Freedom because of the reviews, plus a personal recommendation. My favourite aspect was mixing with a bunch of like minded riders, and knowing you are going to be shown some great roads. This is a great way to tour Europe if you prefer to have it all arranged for you.

Anthony Ford

Ticked all the Boxes. Back from another great tour with Freedom Motorcycles, through the sweeping and winding roads of France, to the Millau Viaduct. Led by Michael (AKA Face) and supported by Dee back in the office or, as sometimes happens, from the rear of the group, FMT Tours are well organised and never fail to disappoint - I’ve been on a few and have more booked. Face always seems to find roads to challenge riders of all abilities with a suitable balance of great riding, scenery, fuel, lunch and coffee stops. Hotels are always to a good standard and in locations close to suitable eateries allowing the group banter to continue well into the evening. I will be back again soon

David McConnachie

The name says it all, I have done a few trips with FMT all been ace, trust me you have the BIGGEST smile ever an as always Dee an Face will literally move mountains to help you.

Keith Ramsden

We are now in our third year of touring with Freedom Motorcycle Tours and we honestly can not fault them. The pace is right, no one is pushed beyond their limits, the routes are great and the people they attract make it more worthwhile. Within hours everyone knows each other and friendships develop from an early stage to remain even outside of touring. Cant recommend Face and Dee enough and loads more touring to come!!

Gary and Kelly Cooper

I have met and ridden with some of the nicest people that you could ever meet and trust whilst riding your bike. Any tour will only be as good as the people who run them, and Freedom Motorcycles Tours are truly awesome and amazing people.

Keith Walters

Why he chooses Freedom, They’re a great company, cover all aspects of customer requirements. Excellent hosts and basically a great laugh. Couldn’t imagine doing these type of tours with another company. We are one big family, friends all over the UK. Great roads, great people, great company and a massive laugh. Lets you forget about general life and concentrate on biking.

Stuart Ross

I have been riding for 40 year and I chose Freedom Motorcycle Tours based on the reviews that I read. I think the bit I liked the most was the hotels. Freedom to me is professionalism and excellence.

Face is an absolute legend for making sure that everyone is happy with every aspect of the tour and is the perfect host to share a few beers with over a meal. His tolerance of my initial inexperience was a very significant factor in my returning each year along with my gaining confidence.

Ian Leedham

For us when we book a tour company we really are putting our trust in the hands of that company and the people that run it. And since our first trip in 2016 through to our last trip at the end of the 2019 season, Face, Dee and Freedom have made sure our tours away are the best they can be.

Matt and Shirley Ilott

“My recent Vosges Mountains tour with FMT was not only my first group trip, but after many years of UK based riding also my first venture to mainland Europe by bike. Everything was really well organised, with clear communications and guidance from Face & Dee. The experience exceeded all my expectations and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole trip! I will definitely go with FMT again, and it’s a 5-star review from me!”

I have just completed the 2023 Black forest tour B with https://freedommotorcycletours.com/ In short, don’t know these guys, never met them before the tour and therefore totally unbiased. Never done a tour before, never ridden in a group larger than 3 and never taken a bike to Europe. Start to finish, excellent!! Would not hesitate to recommend or use them again. Very good hosts and they worked very hard to give me a truly fab holiday. Thank you very much Dee and Face (Company owners and host on this tour) you made me feel very welcome and at home. Great company, fab group and amazing holiday. Big hugs and would be a pleasure to come on tour with you again. If you are in any doubt about which company to go on tour with in Europe. These guys are straight talking, no BS and excellent.

Keith Jolly

Freedom were very friendly and more accommodating. Just the dynamics of it was excellent. You just get out and ride. Dont need to worry about routes, bookings etc. You can actually enjoy riding stress free. Just outstanding and friendly.

Suresh Kopathalli

With FMT you get exactly that FREEDOM! Freedom to enjoy yourself not having to worry about routes, destinations, hotels etc. Its all well planned in a professional but relaxed manner so you can just enjoy the ride and chill out at night and enjoy your holiday. Once you have been on tour with FMT you just come back for more.

Glenn Regan

I chose Freedom after doing some research online and checking out a few reviews and thought the package looked like the right type of holiday for me - and I was right! The riding was superb through beautiful scenery and the accommodation was excellent. Key factor which (for me) made it a success was the fact that it was well organised but with a laid back relaxed feel. Drop off marker system worked well and lets everyone ride at their own pace. Best recommendation is a re-booking - I have booked the Italian Lakes 2020.

Andrew Rowley

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Motorcycle Tours specialists with full European, weekend and short break UK motorcycle touring holidays. White Rose Motorcycle Tours. Read more

At White Rose Motorcycle Tours we are specialists in motorcycle touring holidays across the UK and Europe. We have over 25 years’ experience and provide a choice of guided and escorted touring holidays. These range from short UK breaks to comprehensive European touring holidays which provide you with a perfect balance of fantastic biking roads, scenic routes and good quality accommodation. To find out more about White Rose Motorcycle Tours  contact us today.

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Guided Motorcycle tours in Europe from Missed Adventures – the specialists in quality UK and European motorcycle touring holidays

When you come on one of our Motorcycle tours in Europe we want you to experience the journey, feel it and be part of it – You have the opportunity to ride on our tours and enjoy stunningly breathtaking scenery, wonderful food and wine and real quality hotel accommodation in some of the best regions available for touring motorcyclists.

There are many missed opportunities and missed experiences throughout life. Many people wait longingly for the right moment or the right time to do something they have dreamt about. We don’t wait any longer for that moment or for that opportunity with our motorcycle tours.

You have your bike, you have your dreams, just get on and ride with us.

We have many years experience in organizing and running Motorcycle tours in Europe and customers can have total confidence in our ability to provide the very best service. Missed Adventures offer that customer service, whilst providing professionally organized and well run motorcycle-touring holidays .

“It’s not often that what is promised, is delivered and indeed exceeded.” Rob from London, Northern and Central Spain Tour

Why choose a guided motorcycle tour in Europe with Missed Adventures

Our motorcycle tours do not involve excessively high mileage days and in no way are they a race against the clock or each other – no one gets left behind. Excessively high mileage days on a motorcycle are not in our opinion, an enjoyable or relaxing holiday – I have done plenty of this as a solo rider throughout the UK and in Europe in the past and it gets to the point where it is no longer a pleasure!

Our guided motorcycle tours are designed to be manageable by everyone . It should be enjoyable and relaxing for all – including any pillion passengers. We want you experience the benefits that an exclusive motorcycle-touring holiday has to offer.

We stay in beautiful hotels during our tours, offering quality rooms and excellent facilities. These hotels are city, town or village based – depending on the tour being run and they provide either covered and secure, or secure parking for your motorcycle at each overnight location.

We also have the benefit of going off the beaten track and staying in beautiful secluded locations. Our personal research for quality hotel accommodation, in the right areas on our routes, will give you the customer the upmost confidence that your accommodation is somewhere you would want to return to.

Choose a guided motorcycle tour in Europe with Missed Adventures and ride some of the most fantastic roads in Europe and the UK.

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Discover Europe and the UK with a Motorcycle Tour from Missed Adventures, take a look at our forthcoming tours here

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Holland, Belgium and Vosges

Cotswolds Weekend

Swiss Alps and Austrian Tyrol

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So many of the unique insights and special memories from RideWithUs motorcycle tours and holidays come from the tourist attractions we visit and the people we meet. With this in mind, we pay special attention to providing the right balance between riding the best roads and allowing enough time to explore and experience each region. This includes visits to the main tourist attractions, national parks, museums, monuments, local farms and vineyards or even boat and train day trips. 

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Channel Crossing

We predominantly use the Eurotunnel to cross the Channel for our guided motorcycle tours and holidays. This eliminates any potential complaints of seasickness, makes boarding and disembarkation much quicker, and the crossing is not affected by adverse weather conditions. Another important factor is flexibility. On the return leg of our motorcycle tours and holidays, if we arrive back to the check-in area at Calais before our scheduled departure time, there is always a realistic possibility of boarding the first available train. With its own motorway junction (11a M20), access to the Passenger Terminal couldn’t be simpler. Prior to boarding the shuttles, you will pass through both UK and French frontier controls, which means on arrival in France, you simply drive off the shuttle onto the European motorway network. 

As we specialise in organising motorcycle tours and holidays for smaller groups (12 bikes max.) and individuals, we have more choice in selecting the types of accommodation we use. We usually opt for family-run hotels where the owners extend a genuine welcome to motorcyclists. They are often situated in rural out-of-town locations, offer excellent customer service, and provide a homely ambience. However, pending on tour, we also use good quality elegant town hotels that are conveniently located near the city centres and tourist attractions. Our chosen hotels are mainly four-star with secure motorcycle parking. 

Authentic experience is a big part of any holiday, and guided motorcycle tours and holidays are no exception. Each region we visit on our tours offers its own unique selection of historical, cultural and social aspects. And often, the best way to experience all of these aspects together is through the local cuisine. Wherever we stay on our motorcycle tours and holidays, we make it our priority to include the local guest houses, restaurants, taverns and eateries that serve traditional home-made specialities. 

RideWithUs motorcycle tours and holidays was formed by Slavica and Petar and has been in business since 2002. We have extensive knowledge of Europe, especially the Alpine, Central and Eastern European regions. We fluently speak English, Hungarian, Serbian and Croatian. We also have a basic grasp of German, Slovenian and, on a good day, some Italian. Our knowledge and experience help us to organise a wide range of high-quality motorcycle holidays that offer something for everyone, regardless of their touring experience.

RideWithUs Mission Statement – Our main objective is to organise motorcycle tours and holidays that meet our own high expectations. Our aim is not to sell them to you we rather you choose to buy them from us.

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"NOT ALL THOSE WHO WANDER ARE LOST"

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To allow the time and  freedom to travel at your own pace* ..

Kraken Motorcycle Company is built fundamentally on the basis of great camaraderie with fellow tour members in a relaxed style, to create a fun, safe and enjoyable adventure.

This company ethos in turn creates lasting memories and friendships, and is the foundation of our “Kraken Family”. Our idea is to offer motorcycle tours to like minded riders of all abilities and ages.

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"Any trip is an a dventure...Follow the Kraken".

We are a UK based independent motorcycle tour operator offering our customers (The Kraken Family), complete packaged tours in both the UK and Europe. These tours can be fully guided or self guided depending on preference and are carefully put together to offer the best motorcycle riding routes, the perfect stop off points and great accommodation. 

Kraken Motorcycle Company was established by three motorcycle enthusiasts, James, Mark and Russ. 

OUR ADVENTURES..

Our current motorcycle tours take in the stunning roads and scenery of Belgium and Luxembourg. Further trips will include the beautiful  alpine passes of France,  Austria,  Switzerland, Italy and heading towards  Slovenia.

In addition to these we are also  running expert guided tours to some of the  battlefield sites of Belgium. 

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KRAKEN FAMILY.

Riding a motorcycle means many things to different people. The one common theme is, people that ride bikes, "just get it!"

Our Kraken Family is centred around enjoying shared experiences and motorcycle adventure whilst making new friends and meeting different people along the way...

WHY KRAKEN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY

Quite simply because we are dedicated to offering the best experiences, the best riding roads with the best adventures. 

We do all we can to test and arrange our tours and adventures which in turn enable our tour members to concentrate on having a great time! 

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This motorcycle tour travels through more that one country within the United Kingdom of Great Britain. We select some of our favourite motorcycling routes in the UK for these tours.

Wallonia Belgium Austrian Tyrol and Julian Alps Slovenia

Location: Gozd Martuljek Slovenia Accommodation: Typically 3-4 star rated hotels for bed and breakfast, six nights include dinner Summary: SORRY NOW FULLY BOOKED An outstanding motorcycle tour from Wallonia Belgium to Tyrol Austria and Julian Alps of Slovenia that embraces some outstanding twisty roads. Price includes rail with rider and bike. Excludes ferry or other travel arrangements to and from the Netherlands. Motorcycle Hire Available: No Gozd Martuljek Slovenia, UK, Wallonia Belgium Austrian Tyrol and Julian Alps Slovenia

Scottish Circuit

Location: Glasgow Accommodation: 3-5 star rated hotels, dinner bed and breakfast Summary: With the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II many will have seen some of the glorious scenery that Scotland offers as her coffin was moved from Balmoral to Holyrood. This tour will endeavour to highlight the differing landscapes that Scotland offers from the soft rolling hills to the south and east of the country to the rugged mountains and coastline on the west coast. Each day of this tour will present a different flavour of Scotland. Motorcycle Hire Available: Yes Glasgow, UK, Scottish Circuit

Short Scottish Tour

Location: North Shields Accommodation: Summary: This tour was specifically planned to meet the needs of clients arriving via North Shields ferry port, who wanted a budget priced introduction to riding in Scotland and passing through great scenery. Motorcycle Hire Available: No North Shields, UK, Short Scottish Tour

Scotland West Coast Islands and Highlands Ver2

Location: West Accommodation: Mainly good quality hotels and lodges Summary: This tour begins near Glasgow Airport and makes its was to the west coast then north to the highlands before returning to Glasgow Motorcycle Hire Available: Yes West, UK, Scotland West Coast Islands and Highlands Ver2

UK to Tyrol

Location: the South Tyrol region Accommodation: Typically 3 star rated hotels Summary: Return overnight ferry between the UK the Netherlands plus 11 nights accommodation in Europe with a private cabin, dinner on the ferry crossings. 11 hotel nights bed and breakfast and 5 nights dinner at hotels. Motorcycle Hire Available: No the South Tyrol region, UK, UK to Tyrol

Free alpine tour

Location: The Alps Accommodation: Arrange your own Summary: This is a FREE ROUTE that begins and ends in Milan Italy and tours the Alps passing through Austria, Switzerland France and Italy. Close to Linate Airport you will find both Hertz and HP Motorrad. Hertz carry a small BMW fleet and HP Motorrad offer BMW, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, Moto Guzzi and others including some electric bikes. You can therefore fly into Milan, pick up and bike and head off on your tour. Motorcycle Hire Available: Yes The Alps, UK, Free alpine tour

Scotland West Coast Islands and Highlands

Location: West Accommodation: Mainly 4 star and good quality 3 hotels Summary: This tour begins in the Clyde estuary and makes its was to the west coast then north to the highlands before returning to Glasgow Motorcycle Hire Available: Yes West, UK, Scotland West Coast Islands and Highlands

Highlands and Islands of Scotland

Location: West Accommodation: 4 star hotels Summary: This tour of Scotland's Highlands also visits the Southern and Inner Hebrides of Scotland Motorcycle Hire Available: Yes West, UK, Highlands and Islands of Scotland

Bespoke Scottish Tour

Location: Scotland Accommodation: 3 & 4 star hotels Summary: This bespoke will circuit Scotland averaging 250 miles per day mainly on minor roads. Motorcycle Hire Available: Yes Scotland, UK, Bespoke Scottish Tour

there is more to Scotland than the NC500

Location: Highlands Accommodation: 4 star hotels, dinner, bed and breakfast Summary: The north coast 500 circuit is a fine route but just scratches the surface of what Scotland has to offer, this Scottish motorcycle trip delves a little deeper and takes you much further showing you some of the best biker roads in Scotland. Motorcycle Hire Available: Yes Highlands, UK, there is more to Scotland than the NC500

Scottish Day motorbike trips

Location: Glasgow Accommodation: Accommodation is not included on these day trips Summary: These day trips are available between April and September and take a circuit from our premises in Hillington, Glasgow. They are designed to give riders a flavour or riding with McTours and will also appeal to those who want to give a gift to a rider and people making a short visit to Glasgow or surrounding area such as riders who are on a cruise ship stopping at Greenock. We can also offer limited number of day tours for ships calling at other Scottish ports including Leith or Rosyth. Motorcycle Hire Available: Yes Glasgow, UK, Scottish Day motorbike trips

Scottish Bespoke 5 Star Hotels Tour

Location: Highlands Accommodation: 4 & 5 star rated hotels Summary: Starting in Edinburgh and ending in the Isle of Skye this tour has been specifically designed to meet the request of 10 Harley riders and their partners and uses the best accommodation available at each stop. Motorcycle Hire Available: Yes Highlands, UK, Scottish Bespoke 5 Star Hotels Tour

Outlander Film Locations Tour

Location: Highlands-Lowlands Accommodation: Quality Hotels - 3 Star (1 nights), 4 Star (4 nights) & 5 Star (3 nights) Summary: This motorcycle tour of Scotland has especially appealed to the ladies be it as rider or pillion. It is designed to offer an outstanding rider experience of Scotland whilst visiting some of the Scottish locations associated with the TV series Outlander travelling throughout the lowland and highland regions of Scotland. Airport transfers (Scottish Airport to Hotel), all entrance fees, ferry crossing, dinner, bed and breakfast are included and a choice of rental motorbikes is available. Motorcycle Hire Available: Yes Highlands-Lowlands, UK, Outlander Film Locations Tour

William Wallace Motorcycle Tour

Location: Glasgow Accommodation: 5* Hotel Du Vin Glasgow - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast - ensuite Double/Twin room Summary: Enjoy a 5 day, 4 night holiday with 3 days motorcycle riding. Either a long weekend (arrive Friday depart Tuesday) or mid week break (arrive Tuesday depart Saturday) touring central Scotland and visiting places associated with the life of William Wallace (Braveheart). Each day we tour a different section to visit various areas of Scotland and visit places with a Wallace connection. Motorcycle Hire Available: Yes Glasgow, UK, William Wallace Motorcycle Tour

Beatson Cancer Charity Fund Raiser

Location: Scotland Accommodation: Basic hostel accommodation Summary: A challenging 4 day ride to generate funds for a worthy cause Motorcycle Hire Available: No Scotland, UK, Beatson Cancer Charity Fund Raiser

Welsh Circuit Motorcycle Tour

Location: Snowdonia Brecon Beacons Accommodation: 4 star hotels, dinner bed and breakfast Summary: A tour around the English Welsh border and into Wales to the valleys, mountains and along the scenic Irish Sea coast. A budget version of this tour is also available using more modest accommodation. Call 0333 577 0230 to discuss. Motorcycle Hire Available: Yes Snowdonia Brecon Beacons, UK, Welsh Circuit Motorcycle Tour

Yorkshire Dales Moors Lake District

Location: York Accommodation: 4 star country hotels Summary: This two centre 8 day, 7 night tour with 6 days riding begins in the Yorkshire Moors and Dales then visits the Lake District. Although taking shorter than our usual journeys each day this allows extra time to visit local landmarks and uses some of the best roads in the areas to get there, so much so, that Google maps simply cannot compute all the waypoints! Motorcycle Hire Available: No York, UK, Yorkshire Dales Moors Lake District

Northumberland Pennines Scottish border

Location: Northumberland Accommodation: 4 star country house hotel Summary: This 7 day, 6 night tour involves 5 days riding and explores the coast and castles of Northumberland and rides through the Pennines and Scottish English Border areas. Motorcycle Hire Available: Yes Northumberland, UK, Northumberland Pennines Scottish border

Bespoke tour-Bennetts Biking Dreams

Location: Highlands-Lowlands Accommodation: Dinner bed and breakfast at 3 and 4 star hotels Summary: This 9 day tour has been specially prepared for Michael Phelan who was a winner in the Bennetts Biking Dreams 12 Dreams of Christmas competition. Michael's dream was to own a set of Alpinestars GORE-TEX riding kit and to test the all weather capability during a motorbike tour around Scotland. He has his clothing and this circuit is to put the kit to the test. Motorcycle Hire Available: No Highlands-Lowlands, UK, Bespoke tour-Bennetts Biking Dreams

Robert The Bruce Trail Motorcycle Tour

Location: Glasgow Accommodation: 5* Hotel Glasgow - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast - ensuite Double/Twin room Summary: Originally designed for Gerry and David Bruce who wanted to retrace their ancestry others can now enjoy their 5 day, 4 night holiday experience with 3 days motorcycle riding visiting places in Scotland associated with the life of King Robert the Bruce. Each day we tour a different section heading South to Ayrshire and Dumfries, East to Dunfermline and Melrose and north to Scone. Motorcycle Hire Available: Yes Glasgow, UK, Robert The Bruce Trail Motorcycle Tour

West Coast of Scotland Motorbike Tour

Location: Glasgow Accommodation: 5* Hotel Du Vin Glasgow - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast - ensuite Double/Twin room Summary: Enjoy a 5 day, 4 night holiday with 3 days motorcycle riding. Either a long weekend (arrive Friday depart Tuesday) or mid week break (arrive Tuesday depart Saturday) touring in the West of Scotland. Each day we tour a different section heading South to Dumfries and Galloway, North to Fort William and West to Argyle. Motorcycle Hire Available: Yes Glasgow, UK, West Coast of Scotland Motorbike Tour

Luxury Scottish Motorbike Tour

Location: Dunblane Accommodation: Doubletrees by Hilton Dunblane Hydro Hotel - Exclusive ensuite Double/Twin room Summary: Ideally suited for riders with non-biking partners who can enjoy the facilities at this luxury Perthshire Hotel whilst you are out enjoying the fantastic roads. This is a 5 day, 4 night holiday with 3 days motorcycle riding. Motorcycle Hire Available: Yes Dunblane, UK, Luxury Scottish Motorbike Tour

Motorcycle Tour of Scotland

Location: Highlands-Lowlands Accommodation: 3/4 Star Hotels (Best Western or equivalent) Summary: This vacation is all about the journey and experiencing truly fantastic biking roads and will be challenging at times but we will take a leisurely pace with daily journeys beginning around 150 miles and largely uses Best Western 3 star hotels. Motorcycle Hire Available: Yes Highlands-Lowlands, UK, Motorcycle Tour of Scotland

Scottish Luxury Motorcycle Tour

Location: Central-Scotland Accommodation: Doubletrees by Hilton Dunblane Hydro Hotel - Exclusive ensuite Double/Twin room Summary: This 9 day, 8 night with 7 days riding holiday is ideally suited for riders with non-biking partners who wish to take advantage of this Central Scottish hotel whilst the rider is on tour enjoying brilliant roads and scenery covering circa 200 miles or about 6 hours in the saddle each day. Motorcycle Hire Available: Yes Central-Scotland, UK, Scottish Luxury Motorcycle Tour

Two Centre Scottish Tour

Location: Highlands-Lowlands Accommodation: 3/4 Star Hotels (Best Western or equivalent) Summary: This two centre motorcycle tour is designed to offer the best rider experience of both lowlands and highlands of Scotland. Begin with 3 nights at Garfield house before heading north to Inverness for a 4 night stop and then returning to Glasgow for the final night. Motorcycle Hire Available: Yes Highlands-Lowlands, UK, Two Centre Scottish Tour

A Scottish Circuit

Location: The Highlands Accommodation: 4 star hotels, dinner, bed and breakfast Summary: This Scottish motorcycle circuit embraces the better parts of the NC500 and traverses some of our favoured biker roads in other parts of Scotland. Motorcycle Hire Available: Yes The Highlands, UK, A Scottish Circuit

A flavour of the British Isles

Location: Scotland Accommodation: 4 star hotels, dinner bed and breakfast Summary: This 14 day tour give a flavour of the British Isles visitng favoured spets in Scotland, Ireland (Both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland), Wales and England before returning to Scotland Motorcycle Hire Available: No Scotland, UK, A flavour of the British Isles

A taste of Scotland

Location: Scotland Accommodation: 3-4 Star hotels Summary: A tour traversing some great Scottish roads and visiting scenic locations to offer a taste of what the country has to offer. Motorcycle Hire Available: Yes Scotland, UK, A taste of Scotland

Central Scottish Circuit

Location: Scotland Accommodation: 4 Star Hotels Summary: This 9 day, 8 night with 7 days riding holiday is ideally suited for riders with non-biking partners who wish to take advantage of this Central Scottish hotel whilst the rider is on tour enjoying brilliant roads and scenery covering circa 200 miles or about 6 hours in the saddle each day. Motorcycle Hire Available: Yes Scotland, UK, Central Scottish Circuit

Location: Europe Accommodation: As determined by the customer Summary: This is a bespoke tour for a specific customer and is not available to book Motorcycle Hire Available: Yes Europe, UK, Bespoke

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Motorrad Tours are an independent tour operator running a comprehensive program of tours worldwide. Our full 2024/2025 tour program is online and available to book with a whole host of stunning new destinations. We offer a unique style of touring giving you the freedom to ride independently with GPS routes, maps and route notes or choose to ride with the Tour Leader, it is up to you. We have four different styles of tour Classic, Explorer, Adventure and Academy.

Motorrad Tours is the UK’s only Official Travel Partner of BMW Motorrad. We operate a range of motorcycle tours throughout Europe as well as tours in Africa, the Americas and Asia. We run these tours for World of BMW, the activity arm of BMW Motorrad (UK). You are welcome to ride any make of bike on our tours, but we always ride BMW.

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Travel and adventure have always been a passion of mine and I have been fortunate to experience both in many arenas, but the most rewarding has been when combined with motorcycles. Being trusted by BMW (UK) as their partner in World of BMW is a great honour and I hope you will join me and my highly experienced team of Tour Leaders on your next motorcycling adventure. Let us help you create memories not dreams. Chris Hone - Motorrad Tours

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HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS: SCOTLAND

The Scottish Highlands are rightly acclaimed as one of the most beautiful parts of the world. Featuring vast mountain ranges, timeless lochs and ancient castles, Scotland is steeped in history, both human and natural.

LOVELY LOIRE: SHORT BREAK

If you are looking for a relaxed ride through quintessentially French Loire Valley, dotted with Chateau, then this tour is ideal for you.

PORTUGAL AND THE PICOS MOUNTAINS

New tour for 2024. Spend an enchanting time riding twisty, quiet mountain roads through the rugged landscapes of northern Spain and Portugal. Described by one of our Tour Leaders as some of the best riding he has ever done; this tour is a mix of great routes, remarkable scenery and remote mountain locations in our Portugal motorcycle tour.

ROMANTIC ROAD: GERMANY

Experience the charm of Bavaria on our new 2024 tour; Romantic Road: Germany. Packed with scenic passes, quaint villages, and beautiful architecture this low daily mileage tour offers plenty of opportunities to explore on and off the bike.

RIDE TO THE ROOF OF THE WORLD: HIMALAYAS

If you are seeking a truly unique adventure, where few have ridden before you, why not join us on our Ride to the Roof of The World: Himalayas tour.  Our adventure begins on the banks of the Mekong river, northern Thailand.  Our entry to the Yunnan Province and its incredible mountain ranges will be through Laos.

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This was our fifth tour with Motorrad Tours and we have never been disappointed. Every tour exceeded our expectations

Fantastic riding and awesome scenery. We experienced so much more of Morocco in a long weekend that we thought could be possible. Looking forward to planning the next one! Thanks Motorrad team for making this a great experience for us

It was organized, very well thought out and exceeded my expectations. I found the route and roads to be interesting and picturesque. The accommodations were all very clean and unique. Our Tour Leader, Steve Freeman, was professional, thoughtful to everyone’s needs, supportive and considerate. I would absolutely recommend Motorrad Tours

Couldn’t wish for more. Great Tour Leader, great routes, greet hotels, Stunning scenery. All the hotels were really nice and some were outstanding. The routes were well thought out and the coffee breaks/ lunch stops were generally well spaced and pleasant.

An absolutely brilliant tour that I would recommend to anyone. The organisational skills from the initial booking, to saying good bye at the last dinner was exceptional.

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Our Guided motorcycle Tours

Our guided motorcycle tours cover fantastic destinations from all around the world, use the filters below to find your next trip., where can i take guided tours.

Magellan’s Guided tours take you on adventures across Europe, the British Isles, North Africa and North America. Our tours are about more than just the riding though, we have plenty of days off the bike scheduled in to immerse you in the culture of the places we travel through and with shorter days in the saddle more time to relax in the evenings or stop during the day for photos and sightsee. Customers who tour with us tend to come back time and time again, making friends they stay in touch with for years to come, So what are you waiting for, come join the Magellan family today.

Why Choose A Guided Tour?

So what do you do it you lose your passport in Bosnia, fall off your bike in Morocco, get a catastrophic puncture in the Swiss alps on a bank holiday or your wheel bearing fails in Northern Alaska? Well your Magellan guide steps in to save the day! No matter how well prepared you are life has a way of throwing you a curveball and that’s why we’re here to help.

We run support vehicles on tours in North America and North Africa to help in case of breakdowns or incidents but in mainland Europe there is a very comprehensive breakdown recovery network and our guides are all well versed in getting people back on the road quickly if the need arises.

Do I have To Ride with the Group?

We don’t force clients to ride together in a group or stick to the drop off system, everyone has the full route including all stops loaded into their satnavs and are free to ride at any pace they are comfortable with. Our guides conduct morning briefings, update everyone regularly through the day by text/whatsapp, arrange evening meals, off bike activities etc… and are generally on hand 24/7 to offer support and assistance where required to make sure everyone has a smooth hassle free holiday.

Do I Hire a Bike or Bring My Own?

You can tour on your own motorcycle or we can arrange rental for you, many of our trips have two or more of our riders on them to ensure you have the best level of support and we arrange the transport, hotels, stops, navigation and many meals to save you the hassle.

Hire Your Dream Bike

If you don’t own or don’t want to take your own bike we can arrange bike hire for your trip. Select from our range of rental machines or if you’ve always dreamed of a special bike or something exotic just get in touch and we’ll try and source it for you.  Hire a bike .

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All our guides are experienced motorcyclists, have ridden the routes before and most speak multiple languages giving you the inside track on your adventure. Discover more  reasons to choose Magellan .

12 days STARTS Plymouth/Portsmouth, UK 22/05/2024 – 02/06/2024

Ride some of the best roads in the Pyrenees as voted by local bikers, and visit the classical cities of Pamplona and Andorra.

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21 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 04/06/2024 – 24/06/2024

Cross five European countries in 3 weeks to explore the wonders of the ancient world.

17 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 07/06/2024 – 23/06/2024

A fascinating trip through central Europe with stops in Sarajevo, Dubrovnik and more.

16 days STARTS Milan, Italy 07/06/2024 – 22/06/2024

Starting from Milan explore the delights of the most mountainous country in Europe over 2 weeks with bike rental included.

• HIRE BIKE INCLUDED

11 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 22/06/2024 – 02/07/2024

Traverse the soaring hairpins of Austria and Switzerland's finest high alpine passes.

21 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 29/06/2024 – 19/07/2024

Nine European countries in 3 weeks on this epic Magellan tour through Eastern Europe.

11 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 02/07/2024 – 12/07/2024

Follow in James Bond’s footsteps and ride the finest roads in six countries on this truly epic motorcycle tour.

15 days STARTS Vienna, Austria 03/07/2024 – 17/07/2024

Starting from Vienna explore the highlights of six European countries in 2 weeks with bike rental included.

12 days STARTS Peak District, UK 05/07/2024 – 16/07/2024

Ride the roads voted the best by Irish bikers and discover this amazing country and its fascinating history.

23 days STARTS Peak District, UK 05/07/2024 – 27/07/2024

23 day guided tour of the British Isles exploring the best biking road, historical sights, national parks and more.

8 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 13/07/2024 – 20/07/2024

Great roads and scenery across France and Germany in just one week. A riding rite of passage!

12 days STARTS Peak District, UK 16/07/2024 – 27/07/2024

Spend 12 days exploring the magical scenery of Scotland, the famous NC500, the glorious Isle of Skye and the National Parks of North England.

21 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 20/07/2024 – 09/08/2024

11 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 23/07/2024 – 02/08/2024

15 days STARTS Vienna, Austria 24/07/2024 – 07/08/2024

14 days STARTS Anchorage, Alaska 29/07/2024 – 11/08/2024

Experience a journey of discovery, adventure and remoteness in one of the planets’ last great wildernesses.

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21 days STARTS Harwich, UK 03/08/2024 – 23/08/2024

Ride your motorcycle to the land of the Midnight Sun and experience a tour unlike any other.

21 days STARTS Harwich, UK 10/08/2024 – 30/08/2024

16 days STARTS Anchorage, Alaska 15/08/2024 – 30/08/2024

See bears up close and personal and visit some of Canada’s most treasured national parks on this extensive tour of the world’s second largest country.

11 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 17/08/2024 – 27/08/2024

21 days STARTS Harwich, UK 17/08/2024 – 06/09/2024

16 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 28/08/2024 – 12/09/2024

Explore stunning Mediterranean islands and all the finest roads that France has to offer on one unique tour.

12 days STARTS Peak District, UK 30/08/2024 – 10/09/2024

23 days STARTS Peak District, UK 30/08/2024 – 21/09/2024

21 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 03/09/2024 – 23/09/2024

16 days STARTS Portland, USA 03/09/2024 – 18/09/2024

Mountains, Wilderness and National Parks across Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and Washington.

12 days STARTS Plymouth/Portsmouth, UK 04/09/2024 – 15/09/2024

17 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 06/09/2024 – 22/09/2024

16 days STARTS Milan, Italy 06/09/2024 – 21/09/2024

8 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 07/09/2024 – 14/09/2024

12 days STARTS Peak District, UK 10/09/2024 – 21/09/2024

13 days STARTS Plymouth/Portsmouth, UK 22/09/2024 – 04/10/2024

Ride the exquisite scenery of northern Spain and then down through national parks into Portugal on this fantastic trip.

16 days STARTS Portland, USA 22/09/2024 – 07/10/2024

Ride one of America’s classic road trips from Portland to LA across Oregon, California, Arizona & Nevada.

13 days STARTS Plymouth/Portsmouth, UK 06/10/2024 – 18/10/2024

Sunny weather, tasty food, great hotels, interesting destinations and above all quiet, smooth, traffic free roads!

20 days STARTS Plymouth, UK 06/10/2024 – 25/10/2024

Fully paved 3 week tour starting from the UK, suitable for any motorcycle, if you want to feed your wanderlust then look no further.

15 days STARTS Malaga, Spain 08/10/2024 – 22/10/2024

Fully paved 2 week tour starting from Malaga, experience the stunning scenery and exotic culture of north Africa, with bike rental included

20 days STARTS Plymouth, UK 13/10/2024 – 01/11/2024

15 days STARTS Malaga, Spain 15/10/2024 – 29/10/2024

7 days STARTS Malaga, Spain 16/11/2024 – 22/11/2024

Join a luxury single centre Guided trip on rental bikes on some of the finest secret roads in southern Spain.

4 days STARTS Malaga, SPAIN 17/11/2024 – 20/11/2024

A long weekend of bespoke BMW off road training and trail riding in the Sierra de las Nieves national park.

7 days STARTS Malaga, SPAIN 17/11/2024 – 23/11/2024

BMW off road training day followed by trail riding with luxury stays in Tarifa, Cadiz, visiting the gorgeous Sierras of Grazalema and Ronda.

7 days STARTS Malaga, SPAIN 24/11/2024 – 30/11/2024

Premium BMW off road training day followed by trail riding to Granada, around the Sierra Nevada mountain range and along the coast.

10 days STARTS Havana, Cuba 05/12/2024 – 14/12/2024

Explore the history and culture of Cuba over 10 days on a Harley Davidson with Che Guevara’s son Ernesto.

9 days STARTS Los Cristianos, Tenerife 08/12/2024 – 16/12/2024

Explore the otherworldly landscapes of 3 different islands on the most unbelievable roads you have ever ridden

7 days STARTS Malaga, Spain 28/12/2024 – 03/01/2025

9 days STARTS Los Cristianos, Tenerife 07/01/2025 – 15/01/2025

9 days STARTS Los Cristianos, Tenerife 19/01/2025 – 27/01/2025

10 days STARTS Havana, Cuba 07/02/2025 – 16/02/2025

10 days STARTS Havana, Cuba 21/02/2025 – 02/03/2025

7 days STARTS Malaga, SPAIN 15/03/2025 – 21/03/2025

7 days STARTS Malaga, Spain 15/03/2025 – 21/03/2025

7 days STARTS Malaga, SPAIN 22/03/2025 – 28/03/2025

20 days STARTS Plymouth, UK 06/04/2025 – 25/04/2025

15 days STARTS Malaga, Spain 08/04/2025 – 22/04/2025

13 days STARTS Plymouth/Portsmouth, UK 20/04/2025 – 02/05/2025

13 days STARTS Plymouth/Portsmouth, UK 04/05/2025 – 16/05/2025

16 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 14/05/2025 – 29/05/2025

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21 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 03/06/2025 – 23/06/2025

17 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 06/06/2025 – 22/06/2025

16 days STARTS Milan, Italy 06/06/2025 – 21/06/2025

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11 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 28/06/2025 – 08/07/2025

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23 days STARTS Peak District, UK 04/07/2025 – 26/07/2025

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11 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 08/07/2025 – 18/07/2025

15 days STARTS Vienna, Austria 09/07/2025 – 23/07/2025

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23 days STARTS Peak District, UK 29/08/2025 – 20/09/2025

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20 days STARTS Plymouth, UK 12/10/2025 – 31/10/2025

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9 days STARTS Los Cristianos, Tenerife 12/01/2026 – 20/01/2026

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10 days STARTS Havana, Cuba 06/02/2026 – 15/02/2026

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20 days STARTS Plymouth, UK 05/04/2026 – 24/04/2026

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13 days STARTS Plymouth/Portsmouth, UK 03/05/2026 – 15/05/2026

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23 days STARTS Peak District, UK 03/07/2026 – 25/07/2026

21 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 04/07/2026 – 24/07/2026

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11 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 14/07/2026 – 24/07/2026

12 days STARTS Peak District, UK 14/07/2026 – 25/07/2026

21 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 18/07/2026 – 07/08/2026

15 days STARTS Vienna, Austria 22/07/2026 – 05/08/2026

21 days STARTS Harwich, UK 25/07/2026 – 14/08/2026

14 days STARTS Anchorage, Alaska 27/07/2026 – 09/08/2026

11 days STARTS Folkestone, UK 28/07/2026 – 07/08/2026

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21 days STARTS Harwich, UK 08/08/2026 – 28/08/2026

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23 days STARTS Peak District, UK 28/08/2026 – 19/09/2026

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12 days STARTS Plymouth/Portsmouth, UK 13/09/2026 – 24/09/2026

16 days STARTS Portland, USA 20/09/2026 – 05/10/2026

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20 days STARTS Plymouth, UK 11/10/2026 – 30/10/2026

15 days STARTS Malaga, Spain 13/10/2026 – 27/10/2026

7 days STARTS Malaga, SPAIN 07/11/2026 – 13/11/2026

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Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Tours in Europe and Beyond

Want to go on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle tour in Europe, or to a Harley-Davidson rally but don’t know how to go about this? Need someone to ride with? Don’t want the hassle of booking hotels and finding great roads yourself? Let us do all the work for you!

We have years of experience of running tours in mainland Europe . All of our tours are fully guided by experienced tour leaders. We find great roads , we book the hotels and lead the ride on every tour. You simply have a great time!

Our customers either ride their own motorcycles or we can help with bike rental if needed.

Our tours are all about the ride and having real adventures!

Many of our tours get fully booked way in advance, so please bear this in mind when considering booking one of our tours.

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A wonderful short-break ride on some stunning mountain roads in the Vosges Mountains in eastern France.

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13 days discovering the glorious South Island in New Zealand, in the sothern helisphere summer time!

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Top ten best UK motorcycle tours

Motorcycle tours don't have to be pan-European epics that take months to plan and ride, some awesome motorcycle tours can be found right here at home in 

LESS is more as the saying goes, and the same thing could be said for motorcycle touring, which doesn't always have to be a week-long slog over thousands of miles.

Looking at shorter, more bite-size motorcycle tours can also open up the option of riding on some smaller, more obscure machines, like road-going dual sport bikes, 125s and even scooters!

With that in mind, here's a rundown of the best UK motorcycle tours for you to plan and ride this summer.

North Coast 500 (NC500) – northern Scotland Let’s start off with the biggie – the 500-mile route encompassing all the best bits of the coastline of northern Scotland of Scotland and, by general consensus not only including some of the most spectacular scenery in Britain but also some of its best biking roads, making it a ‘must do’ for any biker. The distances and terrain involved means it can be a week-long loop, usually starting and ending in Inverness. Most do clockwise but many recommend the reverse. There’s a dedicated website ( www.northcoast500.com ) including detailed routes, tips, cafes etc you just need to pick a week and do it – you won’t regret it.

Black Mountain Road – South Wales Also referred to as the Top Gear road for being a favourite route used in the TV show, the BMR specifically is the A4069 which twists, dips and climbs in the western part of the Brecon Beacons National Park, in Wales. Although this specific section is only around 15 miles long, don’t be put off. Use it as an excuse to visit the fabulous Brecon Beacons and from there go exploring. Alternatively, it’s just up the road from Simon Pavey’s adventure riding centre, so if you’re planning a visit there, make sure you do the BMR at the same time.

‘Bedfordshire dream’ – the B660

Blink and you’d easily miss it, simply because the B660, which has been elevated to almost celebrity status due to its popularity with motorcycling magazines in nearby Peterborough, is very easily bypassed or missed by nearby A-roads. If you’re in the area, though, it’s more than worth a diversion. We most commonly do it south-to-north, picking up the B660 north out of Bedford, before blasting off towards Keysoe. Around 12 miles of challenging sweeper later you’re in the pretty historic town of Kimbolton which is perfect for a breather. Resume and head to Catworth, Old Weston and Winwick before Glatton and the A1. Then go do it all again.

Hardknott Pass – Lake District More adventure and exploration than sports riding/scratching, this narrow, single-track Roman road holds the joint record for being the steepest in England, the other being Rosedale Chimney Bank in North Yorkshire – so it’s definitely worth ticking off, especially if you have an adventure bike. Not recommended for novices or solo riders, the Hardknott may only be around two miles long but it’s challenging and sinuous with the reward at the top of the 1,291-foot ascent (on a fine day – so choose your days carefully) being simply spectacular views across the Irish Sea to the Isle of Man.

https://www.visitcumbria.com/wc/hardknott-pass/

From Skyfall with love – Glen Etive

If you can’t spare a full week for Scottish scenic riding on the NC500, why not try Glen Etive instead, in the heart of the Scottish Highlands between Glasgow and Inverness and just 12 miles – but still packed with Scottish scenery. It was also the road famously used as a location in the James Bond film Skyfall, so you’re in good company. To find it, follow the A82 between Glencoe and Bridgy of Orchy and takes the signposted turn-off near the Kingshouse Hotel, on your left if coming from the south. There are no facilities and it’s a dead end so you have to double back but it’s definitely one of the most striking roads in Scotland.

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The Cat & Fiddle – The Peak District

An oldie but still a goodie – and definitely one that must be crossed off on any best British rides Bucket List. Also known as the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton in the heart of England it’s so named for the Inn which sits at its peak, so being the second highest public house in the country, which is on the border between Cheshire and Derbyshire. The 11.5-mile stretch is now heavily policed and has a reputation for being one of the most dangerous roads in Britain due to its twists and turns, while a blanket 50mph speed limit has also now limited its appeal, but it remains a mecca for motorcyclists and is a ‘must do’ on any UK biking bucket list.

Snake Pass loop – Yorkshire/Peak District

This 65-mile loop is also in the heart of England so is reasonably accessible to all and starts in Barnsley before heading west then northwest towards Holmfirth, Holme, Glossop, then the famous Snake Pass before the Rivelin Valley and back to Barnsley. There’s a bit of town work but it’s mostly rural and the view and roads are amazing. You can also have a breather at the famous Snake Pass and, being the best part of an afternoon’s ride means most of us can fit it in in a long day out.

Wootton Bassett/Stonehenge loop – South

This 65-mile route is one of the best rides in southern England and has the added bonus of taking in both historic Wootton Bassett and spectacular Stonehenge, both of which are worth stop-offs. You can start the route anywhere on the loop but from Wootton, you head to Avebury then the excellent open road to Devizes. From there, you pass over the fast expanse of Salisbury Plain passing Stonehenge before turning north through spectacular Savernake Forest and into the historic town of Marlborough then finally complete the loop over twisty Hackpen Hill. You won’t regret it!

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The UK has a huge amount to offer, but if you fancy venturing further afield then here are ten motorcycle trips in Europe that might be of interest. Obviously, the list isn’t exhaustive, but should offer some idea as to great directions and destinations to consider. The main thing to remember is that, while it can be nerve wracking, riding in Europe is little different to the UK – once you get the hang of being on the other side of the road and not being able to speak the lingo. Take your time, and don’t give yourself unreasonable time frames or distances to cover. Above all though… enjoy the ride!

1. The Iceland Ring Road

Where does it start?  Reykjavik

Where does it end?  Reykjavik 

How long is it?  828 miles

Why’s it great?  

The ring road of Iceland is by no means the best route on the island, but it does serve as a great jump off point for exploring the more interesting corners of the island.

What do I need to know? 

Getting to Iceland is the tricky part. You can either take the two-day ferry from the top of Denmark (about a 1000 mile run from the UK) or ship your bike with Eimskip  out of Immingham and fly in to meet it. Both options cost roughly the same at around £1000 by the time you’ve paid for either the flights if you’re shipping in, or the travelling costs through Europe if you’re taking the ferry. Not cheap, granted, but then bike rental is on the expensive side, with costs of around 250 Euros per day, which might make sense if you’re there for less than seven days. 

Anything else? 

Be prepared for poor weather even in summer; it can be a bleak place. Prices are high, especially for restaurant meals, alcohol and hotels, but if you’re camping and stove cooking it shouldn’t cost you any more than travelling to mainland Europe. The roads are surprisingly well surfaced, with the unpaved F roads heading into more remote, challenging places that are perfect for trail bike riders. But even a Harley could make a good fist of touring Iceland. For more information read the full BikeSocial report here .

Download the GPX file of this route for your TomTom or Garmin SatNav by clicking here

2. Trans European Trail

Where does it start ? Wherever you like

Where does it end?  Wherever you finish

How long is it?  21,000 miles

Why is it great?  

A hugely ambitious project – initiated by Brit John Ross – to map a largely unpaved route from the top to the bottom of Europe, and from the East to the West. The route map is free to download and should keep people entertained for years.

As well as through the UK, the TET passes through 27 other countries, including the Scandinavian countries - Norway, Sweden and Denmark, the southern Mediterranean nations of Spain, Greece and Italy, the Eastern European countries of Poland, Romania and Serbia, as well as France, Germany and Belgium. The route spends as much time away from tarmac as possible, though there are linking paved sections taking you from one trail to another. The Scandinavian countries seem to have miles of easy forestry trails, with Portugal and Spain also offering plenty of variety. 

Bike choice is a big factor and while plenty of the TET is accessible to large capacity adventure machines, a lot comes down to skill level and tyre choice. A lighter trail bike might make life easier, and even look at the possibility of renting a machine out there, enabling you to maximise your holiday time on the trails, rather than ploughing through Europe to get there.

The Facebook group  is a great place for picking up advice for local riders.  

To download the maps and to find out more visit www.transeurotrail.org

3. The Transfăgărășan Highway

Where does it start?  Bascov

Where does it end?  Sibiu

How long is it?  56 miles

Why is it great?

An obvious suggestion ever since Top Gear featured it a few years back, the road definitely carries some romance and gives good reason to push east out of western Europe.

What do I need to know?

The road is 56 miles in length and crosses the southern section of the Carpathian Mountains. It’s located approximately 130 miles west of the Romanian capital Bucharest, and almost 1500 miles east of Dover, meaning that it’s going to need a couple of weeks to get out there and back. The advice, if you do go, is to get there early as traffic can be dense.

Check the road is open before heading out. Generally, it’s closed from mid-October to early June due to snow, so the window is short. In a way the road would arguably best serve as a marker for a wider trip, with good excuse for finding an interesting route for getting down there and back. A route down through the Balkan countries of Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia is increasingly popular with bikers, while a route back through the Alps would give you the best of both worlds.

But so much depends on how much time you have. If you’re racing to get down there and racing to get back, then maybe consider an interesting road a little closer to home. Good information can be found here .

4. The Wild Atlantic Way

Where does it start?  Kinsale, County Cork

Where does it end?  Londonderry

How long is it?  1553 miles

Why is it great? 

Officially the longest coastal route in the world, and with inexpensive ferries from the Welsh ports of either Fishguard or Holyhead, the Wild Atlantic Way is a dream destination for those with limited time or looking for adventure a little closer to home.  

It’s not so much a point-to-point route, more a theme of travel along the coastline of Ireland, covering a total distance of 1553 miles and passing through nine counties and three provinces. The tourist board designates six regions of the route; Northern Headlands, Surf Coast, Bay Coast, Cliff Coast, Southern Peninsulas and Haven Coast, with the Southern Peninsula likely to be increasingly popular as it’s just off shore that Great Skellig – the island featured in the latest Star Wars movies, The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi – can be found, with boats from the mainland able to take you there.

Anything else?

Prepare for rain and be realistic about distances. Those narrow country lanes take a lot longer to navigate than a regular A-road, so 150 miles a day might be the top end of what’s manageable. To plan a route or to find out more head to the official site at www.wildatlanticway.com

5. The Three Passes of Switzerland 

Where does it start?  Andermatt 

Where does end?  Andermatt

How long is it?  80 miles

An easy to navigate route that takes in three amazing Alpine passes with the full route do-able in a day.  

The three passes of Susten, Furka and Grimsel are in the Alpine region of Switzerland, crossing the Bernese Alps at an elevation above 2000 metres. The passes are generally closed between October and May due to show.

The Grimsel is a personal favourite due to the multiple well-surfaced switchbacks on the way up, heading clockwise, with emerald blue lakes on the way down. The Furka Pass is higher, at a peak of 2429 metres, and arguably tighter and not as well surfaced, but still an excellent riding road, as is Susten. 

The small Alpine town of Andermatt is a good place to base yourself, with all the facilities and some great riding east of there if you wish to venture further into Switzerland. Be wary of Switzerland’s strict speed limits and try not to get carried away; fines are harsh. Also be wary of busy weekend traffic, and as with all foreign riding, try to keep within your own limits and enjoy the scenery. If you have the time then the Nufenen Pass, just to the south of the loop, is also worth riding.

Time wise, if you push straight through France it is easily possible to do this loop and be back home again in a week. 

6. Verdon Gorge

Where does it start?  Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

Where does it end?  Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

The Verdon Gorge is a magnificent site in itself – Europe’s Grand Canyon – and the roads around it match it for excitement. The coastal resorts of Nice and Monaco aren’t far away either. 

The Verdon Gorge is down in the south of France, just to the north of Nice and Monaco. It’s 25 kilometres in length and 700 metres deep, and was formed by the Verdon River. Much like most canyons, it creeps up on you; one minute the land is flat, the next minute you’re at the rim of a huge canyon. The road around it is what you’re going for, with endless twisting sections and parts where it traces right across the top of the rim, a steel barrier the only thing stopping you from a long drop to the bottom.

Great riding, great scenery, great weather. And if you want to explore the gorge further then venture along D23, an interior road (broken tarmac in the main) that drops south from the town of La Palud-sur-Verdon on the north side of the rim. Camping is a good option for accommodation in this region, with campsites plentiful.

As with any popular tourist place, traffic can be an issue in peak season, but at least unlike the Alpine passes listed above, you can ride the Verdon Gorge most of the year, so aim for the shoulder season of spring or autumn and you’ll be fine. Riding clockwise is recommended for the novice rider as you’re not as exposed to the drops, and if you don’t fancy riding all the way down to the South of France, consider using www.bikeshuttle.co.uk , who can freight your bike down to Toulouse while your fly. It still leaves a 300 mile ride to the Gorge, but that might be a better option than riding from your home in the UK, especially if time is a factor.

7. The Normandy Beaches

Where does it start?  Rouen

Where does it end?   Mont Saint-Michael

How long is it?  340 miles

Good riding as well as the historical element makes for an easily accessible overseas road trip.   

This coastline of France has long held significance in the minds of British visitors. It’s also easy to access and doesn’t feel that far from home, so for the novice overseas explorer it’s not going to be as intimidating as heading out to the Alps for example.

The route starts in the Normandy capital of Rouen, where you’ll find lots of history dating back to medieval times, before heading towards the Normandy Beaches, and passing through Caen where you’ll find a selection of war museums at the old castle. Then you have the beaches; Omaha Beach with cliffs riddled with German bunkers, Juno Beach where the Canadians came ashore, Utah Beach led by the US 4th infantry, Gold Beach at Arromanches – where the British 50th Infantry Division landed – and Sword Beach on the left flank, where the 6th Airborne Division landed.

The war graves of the Bayeux War Cemetery, Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, Ranville, Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery and the La Cambe German War Cemetery can also all be visited in this area.

The route finally concludes with the stunning medieval monastery at Mont Saint-Michael. The Brittany ferries website – a great option for getting over there – has a superb guide to the region at www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/d-day-guide

Anything Else?

The cheapest way of getting there is via the Dover-Calais route, but for more convenience consider sailing from Portsmouth to either Le Havre, Caen or Cherbourg, which can also be reached via a ferry from Poole. Take one of these options and you could make a good tour of it even in the time frame of a long weekend. For more information on Normandy visit the tourist board website .

8. The Garmisch Run

Where does it start?  Calais, France

Where does it end?  Garmisch, Germany 

How long is it?  715 miles

Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a town in southern Bavaria that every year plays host to the biggest BMW gathering in the world (it’s also open to riders of any bike) – it’s well worth heading down to. This is a scenic way of getting there.  

For 2018 the event is from 6 th to 8 th July, with this route taking three days to get down there at a leisurely pace, with time to enjoy some stop-offs on the way. You can do the ride back via motorways in a day if needs be, but it’s best if you have time to make an interesting round-trip of it.

From Calais take the A26/E7 all the way down to junction 9 near Bonavis. From there follow the 644 to Le Catelet, then the D28 to the D960 all the way to Vernis.

From there, the D966 to Montcornet, D946 to Vouziers, D982 to Sainte-Menehould, then A4 and finally D904 and D3 down to Port-a-Mousson for the first night’s stop. You’ll find a good choice of hotels here.

On the second day, head across country on the D913 and D955 to the N4, aiming for Baden-Baden. South from here begins the famous B500 through the Black Forest, aiming for somewhere around the town of Schluchsee, 105 miles to the south of Baden-Baden. Be mindful that the B500 can be busy with tourist traffic and police.

The final day (and to be honest you could shorten this run down to two days if you got cracking) is east along the German/Austrian border, aiming for Friedrichshafen on the shores of Lake Constance. The 308 east from there takes you to the 199 and briefly into Austria, before returning to Germany on the 187 where you’ll soon arrive in Garmisch.

You can find route maps here:

Day One: https://www.motogoloco.com/map/?route=9955 Day Two: https://www.motogoloco.com/map/?route=9956 Day Three: https://www.motogoloco.com/map?route=9957

Book early if you want accommodation in the town during the event as it gets busy with tens of thousands of bikers over the weekend. It is something of a spectacle, even for those not interested in the BMW brand. The food and drink are good, and there’s free camping in the meadows beneath the ski mountains. The event itself is also free to attend – a great excuse for a road trip. 

9. The Alpine Loop, including Stelvio

Where does it start?  Garmisch 

Where does it end?  Garmisch 

How long is it?  200 miles

If you’ve made it down to Garmisch, this is a fine route for exploring some of the best mountain roads through the Alps .

Heading clockwise, this route takes you on two good passes of Stelvio and the excellent Timmelsjoch that connects the Ötztal valley in the Austrian state of Tyrol to the Passeier Valley in the Italian province of South Tyrol.

On the Italian side, the road to reach the summit is called SS44bis, and on the Austrian side, there’s a toll road, called Timmelsjoch Hochalpenstrasse. From Garmisch take the E533 down to the A12, then 186 south to the ski resort of Sölden (or Soelden) and the start of the Timmelsjoch. Sölden is an upmarket resort with some camping options.

The Ötztal Glacier Road up from Sölden to the glacier (and back) is also a must-ride, with a nominal toll charge mid-way up. From there south along the Timmelsjoch, with a single journey by motorcycle costing 14 Euros, but well worth it, with 38 kilometres of twisting Alpine road that’s well-surfaced and well-sighted. From there take the SS44 leading to Merano, west on the SS38 with a left turn leading to the famous Stelvio Pass.

The Stelvio is maybe a touch over-rated, but it’s still worth riding. It’s quite busy and narrow in places, but worth it for the experience. The town of Bormio at the bottom has good facilities, while onto Livingo has you pointing north, back towards Garmisch, with the SS41 east to the SS40 running north, before figuring your way back to Garmisch, or simply heading back from the foot of the Stelvio heading west to where you could link up with the Furka-Susten-Grimsel Pass listed earlier. 

While it takes effort to get through France to the Alps, it is worth it, though try not to rush it and look for ways of avoiding the monotony of the motorways where possible.

10. The Road to the Fjords 

Where does it start?  Bergen  

Where does it end?  Kristiansand 

How long is it?  273 miles

This is a road trip in itself – up along the coast of Norway – but the best bit is that upon reaching Bergen, a world of opportunity opens up for exploring the famous Norwegian fjords.

This route begins in the port town of Kristiansand, which can be reached by catching a ferry from Hirtshals at the top of Denmark. This is a two-hour ferry, operated by either Color Line  or Fjord Line ,  with multiple sailings throughout the day and costs around £90 return.

There’s no easy way of reaching the top of Denmark to begin with – not since DFDS stopped its route from the UK to Denmark back in 2014. Harwich to the Hook of Holland is about the best you’ll get, with a 650mile slog to Hirtshals from there.

Once in Norway, the route is easy to follow along the E39, winding along the coast, passing through tunnels and with short ferry crossings between the longer stretches. Once you’ve reached Bergen the options are endless for exploring the Fjords, all of which are no more than a day’s ride away, including Hardangerfjord and Aurlandsfjorden. Or park the bike and take a boat ride.  

Norway is a surprisingly easy country to explore, with good road conditions, plentiful camping and lodging facilities and a well-established tourist network. Some push onto Nordkapp at the very top, but without doing that extra huge distance, there’s plenty to be seen in South and Central Norway, with it easy to bolt on a side tour through Sweden. If you’re into your trail riding, consider combining it with parts of the TET listed above.

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Do I need travel insurance?

Just like any holiday, a trip on a motorcycle – be it in the UK, Europe or beyond – can be ruined by delays, lost documents, illness and more. There are plenty of travel insurance options, but you need to make sure you get a policy that includes riding motorcycles, and if it does, that it's for bikes of the engine size you'll be riding (many only cover up to 250cc). At its most basic, you should look for insurance that provides cover for the following: 

• Medical expenses
• Loss or theft of personal possessions
• Lost or delayed luggage
• Loss of your passport and other documents
• Travel delays and disruptions
• Having to cut your holiday short

In addition though, if you’re taking a motorcycle (or you're renting one while you’re away) be sure that your insurer will cover you for any medical expenses, should you have an accident. You must also think about where you’re riding – some policies won’t cover you if you’re trail or enduro riding, or if you’re on a race track. Remember – this isn’t about your bike being covered, it’s about your medical expenses, should the worst happen.

If you're only going away once, a single-trip policy will likely be all you need, but also consider an annual policy, which could extend to cover your family holidays too (a good insurer should also be able to offer cover for your whole family). 

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