From Cornish Coastlines to beautiful Cotswolds villages, this 7 day tour blends wonderful riding roads, traditional English countryside and a little dabble into life of one of the UK's most famous historical figures....
* Whilst you are welcome to use your own motorcycle and equipment, we can recommend local, reliable rental companies that have a wide range of motorcycles for you to choose from and which can be booked quickly and easily!
~ 1650 KM
7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
3rd MAY - 9th MAY 2026
WEST COUNTRY and THE COTSWOLDS
Overview
What could be better than spending a few days riding down country lanes, through pleasant villages and along wonderful coastlines! This tour of the south western region of the UK explores the counties of Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, whilst also extending into a number of other delightful areas and getting a little flavour of the historical town of Stratford-Upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare.
In just 7 days we ride through 4 National Parks, numerous National Landscapes, plenty of traditional towns and villages, and stay in comfortable accommodation. It is a relaxing tour and focuses specifically on the area of the UK known for it beaches, beautiful countryside and endless quiet routes.
Ideal for any riders, but especially those with only a week to spare for a ride, yet still packing in lots of interesting, quintessentially British, sights and experiences.
Prices (per person)
£2960
£2075
£2075
We congregate at our hotel and have a introductory session on the up coming tour and getting to know each other.
We leave Dorking to the west and head down through the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and into the South Downs National Park. A lovely road west takes us through small towns and villages before we pick up a lovely route through Cranbourne Chase National Landscape. Continuing west along a stretch of the Jurassic Coastline, we get some wonderful panoramic views before arriving into our accommodation
Continuing southwest we ride past the city of Exeter before heading over Dartmoor National Park and continue into the Cornish Countryside. From here, small country roads lead through to a stop near the capital of the country- Truro. A lovely ride down smaller roads takes us through some traditional villages before we finish off with a final leg to Carbis Bay- just along the beach from St Ives.
Making our way north, we cross the beautiful Cornish landscape via the north west coastal routes then follow the main road towards Barnstaple, stopping for a beachfront lunch along the way. Continuing north, we ride through a couple more small coastal villages and then Exmoor National Park with its rolling hills and lovely vistas, before we reach our overnight stop in Minehead.
Initially taking a southerly route our day starts with some lovely views of the surrounding Exmoor countryside and a stop in the town of Taunton. Cheddar Gorge in the Mendip Hills await for the afternoon, before a lovely route through the Cotswolds towards Shakespeare's hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon finishes off the day.
Head out for a route around the magnificent Cotswolds or take it easy in the historic town of Shakespeare....
The morning of our final day's ride takes us south through some more of the Cotswolds and into the North Wessex Downs with further rolling hills and green fields providing a delightful backdrop to our journey. We pass Stonehenge and are soon back into West Sussex where we follow some smaller routes through the Surrey Hills and back to Dorking where we say our farewells!
* Please note that distances are approximate and locations of accommodation may be in the vicinity of the named town and not necessarily centrally located
What's included
Experienced tour guide on-hand for full duration of the tour
6 nights accommodation
Breakfasts and mid-morning coffee-stop refreshments
Comprehensive tour booklet with day-by-day itinerary and key information
GPX files for each day of the tour, showing detailed route, stops and other helpful info
What's not included
Other food/drink not specifically detailed
Admission to sites /attractions / exhibitions
Fuel and tolls, Insurances and Breakdown coverage
Travel to and from the start/end location or other travel within the tour other than that specified
Motorcycle rental
FAQs
This tour is for all- the routes and the distances generally manageable for all riders!
This tour is for anyone interested in seeing the beauty of the south west of the UK- from the rural small coastal towns and villages, to the beauty of the Cotswolds. It is one of our shorter tours and therefore may appeal to those with around a week to explore, or those who want to tag a motorcycle tour onto a bigger trip, but is of course open to all!
All routes are paved and generally of very good quality. In terms of the type road size, we mostly avoid motorways (M-Roads) unless we need to make a quick path through an area to get to the more scenic and enjoyable A and B roads, which make up the overwhelming majority of the route.
Although we can never predict the weather, as our tour takes place in the summertime, the conditions are typically warmer and more suitable for riding. However, rain is always a possibility at any time of the year so suitable wet weather gear is highly advised. Self guided and other tours will need receive further planning consultation if they are taking place outside of the main summer season.
We generally stop in local cafes for both mid-morning break and lunch where coffee, soft drinks, cakes, snacks, sandwiches, paninis etc and sometimes hot food will be available. In the afternoon, we typically stop at points of interest or special sights for a shorter amount of time and food/ drink may not always be available.
We stop for mid-morning coffee, lunch, and then again in the mid afternoon. Breaks are typically every 1-2 hours- enough time to enjoy some wonderful roads and delightful scenery and then chat about them with the group!
The tour does involve some walking at some of the stops to make it to the scenic spots and explore the area. In addition, we cannot guarantee access will be available for those with reduced mobility in all places, so we would advise against joining this tour if you don't feel comfortable with such activities.