Best motorcycle routes: The Lake District, England, UK

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ค. 2021
  • There are some spectacular places to ride motorbikes in the UK. That's why Motorcycle Sport and Leisure and MoreBikes have joined forces to create a series of guides to some of the best biking routes across the land.
    In this episode, we take four adventure bikes of different shapes and sizes to the Lake District. We ride the small but perfectly formed KTM 390 Adventure, the offroad-ready Yamaha Tenere 700, the all-round impressive Triumph Tiger 900, and the big daddy of the lot, the Honda Africa Twin.
    Our route covers the best bits of the Lake District, including the Hardknott Pass, Wrynose Pass, Honister Pass and Kirkstone Pass, as well of all the good bits in between them.
    In addition to top motorbike routes and some spectacular scenery, we are putting Bridgestone AX41 tyres and Bikerheadz kit to test.
    For complete route descriptions and more info about the bikes, kit, locations and more, we have a 32-page guide covering riding in the Lake District, free with September 2021 issue of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure magazine. To get your guide, visit www.classicmagazines.co.uk/is...
    To access Google maps and .gpx files of the routes we ride in the video, visit www.mslmagazine.co.uk/best-bi...
    For more in-depth tests, exclusive interviews and the latest news from the world of motorcycling, visit www.MoreBikes.co.uk
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  • @edwardfrench9925
    @edwardfrench9925 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thanks for this. Having watched this video I changed my tour plan and spent a day in the lakes. The route was fantastic, the ice cream was as good as you suggested and the scenery breathtaking. The weather for my visit was great. One can smell the punishment drivers are dishing out to their brakes and total focus is needed to climb the hardknott. My little 125 was lifting the front wheel at times. Thanks again, great recommendation.

    • @MorebikesUk
      @MorebikesUk  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a lovely place for a ride, huh! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @dexrose8578
    @dexrose8578 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Worth a stop on Hardknott to admire the Roman fort. Great vid 👍

  • @andymeakin4263
    @andymeakin4263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video. That couple on the Triumph Sprint GT after the van at 11:20 ish was me and my partner! Great day out and an exciting route, especially 2up! 👏👏👏👏

    • @MorebikesUk
      @MorebikesUk  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Small world! Excellent riding there!

  • @British-afghan-traveler
    @British-afghan-traveler 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a view of scenic roads and natural beauty it's truly a motorcyclist heaven in England 🇬🇧

  • @RichO1701e
    @RichO1701e 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a cracking video! Top marks for the videography and camera work. You really captured the scope and depth of gradients and steep, banked turns of Hardnott and Wrynose!
    I've never seen any vlogger capture it so perfectly. You always lose the reality of the steepness of the inclines, so well done.
    Absolutely superb.

    • @MorebikesUk
      @MorebikesUk  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much!

  • @markwallace9436
    @markwallace9436 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Stunning footage and brilliant map layouts to help everyone else; thank you

  • @stevechivers6338
    @stevechivers6338 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank God for someone who speaks to you and doesnt preach.
    Many of us have been riding for years nd in various locations however, we should always be open to listen and learn. Thanks guys.
    We're 2 x Kiwis who'll be hitting that area this coming summer. So looking forward to it including meeting other bikers.
    Cheers
    SteveandsuzzeRTW

    • @simonhantler8062
      @simonhantler8062 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      steve did you ride thru uk,all good?another kiwi coming to uk in sept

  • @bigkev8949
    @bigkev8949 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live 30 miles from the lake district, stunning place when the weather is right.

    • @MorebikesUk
      @MorebikesUk  ปีที่แล้ว

      What fantastic location! Not jealous at all, no, not even a bit... Okay, we're green with envy! :-)

  • @ednaplate
    @ednaplate 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A fantastic video and I don’t even own a bike

    • @MorebikesUk
      @MorebikesUk  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like a good time to get one! :-)

  • @derniederrheiner4518
    @derniederrheiner4518 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video! Last time I was in the Lake District was 40 years ago. Only problem with the passes, in Greatbritainen you do not know that "uphill" has right of way. . .

  • @CVODean
    @CVODean ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the GPX files. Saved me hours of route planning

  • @fictiveaudio
    @fictiveaudio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I received the printed add-on with Motorcycle Sport & Leisure this month, great to see they made a video as well. Stunning! Thanks for producing this

  • @spencerlucas5835
    @spencerlucas5835 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have done the hardknott pass on the first iteration Suzuki Burgman 400 and that was 2 up.

  • @BlackThor15
    @BlackThor15 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What an awesome video!! Well done you all, thanks for sharing!! 👍👍

  • @joesigley1
    @joesigley1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks stunning thank you for your video, loved it, me and some friends will be following your trip in the summer thank you, what a great trip!

    • @MorebikesUk
      @MorebikesUk  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Have a great ride!

  • @Banditmanuk
    @Banditmanuk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a great film you've made, a pity the weather wasn't with you. Wife and I have been lucky enough to ride many of these roads and film some in the sun.

    • @MorebikesUk
      @MorebikesUk  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a great place to ride bikes - even when the weather is poor!

  • @lluisar
    @lluisar 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video!

  • @jenskluvner823
    @jenskluvner823 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Greetings from Germany. Thank you for this video. This will be my next tour after Corona. I promise......

    • @MorebikesUk
      @MorebikesUk  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a great destination! I hope you enjoy it!

  • @FreedomBaba
    @FreedomBaba 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks. I enjoyed that. I've never really ridden in my own country. Only abroad. I hope to use some of your routes in September. Shame about the weather.
    Tally ho.

  • @alanbarrow3969
    @alanbarrow3969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great vid boys, in my diary for summer 2022. camping weekend. Alan Bury Bikers Barrow. see you there.

  • @daaniyalmasum6842
    @daaniyalmasum6842 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dream ride

  • @UncleLongbeard
    @UncleLongbeard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    very nice video

  • @Lacehairwigs
    @Lacehairwigs 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man that looks like fun. I'll ride my bike there one day.

  • @davew9360
    @davew9360 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great roads ,great views I live here , but you drove right past the Roman fort on hard knot pass , a superb historical site.

    • @MorebikesUk
      @MorebikesUk  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What a place to live in! And thanks for the tip - That's a good reason to ride there again!

  • @volt8684
    @volt8684 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi lovely cinematography is there anywhere I can view/read about the bikes

  • @justride1185
    @justride1185 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Great Video, im off there soon, dont suppose you have a GPX file you could forward?? Also, how long did it take to do the full circuit? Thanks

  • @ExeterCenturion
    @ExeterCenturion 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this video! Looks like an amazing ride! Got a proper map for it?

    • @MorebikesUk
      @MorebikesUk  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maps for the whole route plus smaller ones are all here: www.mslmagazine.co.uk/best-biking-roads-in-the-lake-district-video-maps-and-gpx-files/

  • @this_is_a_tiny_town
    @this_is_a_tiny_town ปีที่แล้ว

    I try to get across from N.Ireland at least once per year, and I've been trying to find somewhere to tempt me away from my usual Scottish Highlands routes but so far that hasn't happened. I've watched this and the Yorkshire Dales video and they just cannot compare with north of the border. Are there any areas in England/Wales that could give Scotland a run for its money, that you could spend a few days in without getting bored and preferably don't have to ride hundreds of miles of motorway or tedious A roads to get there?

  • @user-tx6qc2vl7t
    @user-tx6qc2vl7t 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does anyone have the GPX file for the route ?… looks fantastic! Thank you

  • @davidireland6952
    @davidireland6952 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in the Lake District 13 miles from Keswick and 3 miles from Cockermouth and have ridden bikes around here for 32 yrs...having ridden the Hardknott pass a few times..the camera doesnt give the true steepness of those scary tight hair pins plus even going down hill with the arse nipping hairpins! 😁
    I Know a lot of back roads that peeps dont use, ESSENTIAL when the lakes are full of tourist cars blocking up the roads that they have in their satnavs 🤣
    brill vid m8 😁
    edit: oh you didnt ride the coach road 😢

  • @kevintelfer4008
    @kevintelfer4008 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just bought one for my GS1250 but the U bolt supplied is not long enough to to secure to handle bar as handle bar circumference is to big !!
    Found a company who supply an adaptor which fits to the back of the unit and plugs into the sat nav excessary holder on your BMW
    AAGB3D are the company who supply this adaptor ,about £60 (80 euro)

  • @davidwaddington9414
    @davidwaddington9414 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hardknott Pass, 1st gear all the way.

  • @jefffield2252
    @jefffield2252 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would love to ride these passes. is it possible to do two up on a fazer 600

  • @vagrant81
    @vagrant81 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍

  • @danyoung444
    @danyoung444 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im doing them all on my 125

  • @nickfifield1
    @nickfifield1 ปีที่แล้ว

    When did you go? what time of year? I'm planning same trip in July...

  • @bbstriker
    @bbstriker ปีที่แล้ว

    What time of year was this trip?

  • @PaulUrmston
    @PaulUrmston 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Any chance you can share the gpx files? I'm going to be moving back to the UK after 25 years outside... and this sounds like a perfect getaway for me.

    • @MorebikesUk
      @MorebikesUk  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, the files are here: www.mslmagazine.co.uk/best-biking-roads-in-the-lake-district-video-maps-and-gpx-files/

  • @thepeakybiker
    @thepeakybiker ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you got GPX files for this route ?? if so would you sell them

  • @maxlane9210
    @maxlane9210 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Question from a newby looking to do his bike test soon. Would a sports bike be suitable for this type of riding in the lake district? Or would an adventure bike be more appropriate?

    • @yoorukhunt947
      @yoorukhunt947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can do it on any bike you want. Just depends o m how comfortable you want to be

    • @Skubbes
      @Skubbes ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yoorukhunt947 appreciate you advising, what do you think is a good mix between comfort for long distance and commuting through town to work? My bike will be the only way of transport

    • @yoorukhunt947
      @yoorukhunt947 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Skubbes I have a GS but go two up a lot. If I didn’t do 2 up I’d go and buy a T7 today. They’re awesome.

  • @ratwhittleym3465
    @ratwhittleym3465 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What hotel did you stay in please?? 6 of us thinking of the lakes in July . Thanks 👍

    • @MorebikesUk
      @MorebikesUk  ปีที่แล้ว

      The Black Bull in Coniston. Nice place!

  • @kevinpotts-to5nm
    @kevinpotts-to5nm 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    13:30 there`s no need to stand up there, unless he`s got piles ?

  • @CurvedSlightly
    @CurvedSlightly ปีที่แล้ว

    Where's the gravel road?

  • @adamplumtree64
    @adamplumtree64 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you put the route up please for the satnav

    • @MorebikesUk
      @MorebikesUk  ปีที่แล้ว

      They're available here: www.mslmagazine.co.uk/best-biking-roads-in-the-lake-district-video-maps-and-gpx-files/

  • @richardcook621
    @richardcook621 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could you ride this route on a Harley D and do you have a map of your route please

    • @MorebikesUk
      @MorebikesUk  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, you can ride this on any bike, it's all proper roads although the Hardnott and Wrynose Passes are quite technical. The route maps are here: www.mslmagazine.co.uk/best-biking-roads-in-the-lake-district-video-maps-and-gpx-files/

  • @AmikSingh14
    @AmikSingh14 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Recently shifted to Manchester from India . Looking for bikeride collaborations. Did all india ride on my RoyalEnfield already.

    • @MorebikesUk
      @MorebikesUk  ปีที่แล้ว

      Royal Enfields work nicely in the UK too! Check out the owner forums on Facebook. :-)

  • @andymeakin4263
    @andymeakin4263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There's some footage in here of you guys on this trip when we passed eachother on the Hardknott 👍.
    th-cam.com/video/MGGmdH2uqNE/w-d-xo.html

    • @MorebikesUk
      @MorebikesUk  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great video. Lovely riding there!

  • @LK-zt9vf
    @LK-zt9vf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whats the music in this? at 3:45?

    • @MorebikesUk
      @MorebikesUk  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not sure... It's something that our video editor came up with...

    • @medievalladybird394
      @medievalladybird394 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MorebikesUk pity. I was wondering about the music as well. At 7:45 on it sounds like Philip Glass.
      What a great ride, with or without clag.

  • @giuseppinavolpe2873
    @giuseppinavolpe2873 หลายเดือนก่อน

    An english cant miss the green

  • @moslimislam5714
    @moslimislam5714 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That weather completely ruined it if you ask me. I'd head back home, count the losses and prevent losing more.

    • @MorebikesUk
      @MorebikesUk  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was ok in the end - even a little sunshine right at the end! But yeah, there were times we just wanted to go home... :-)

  • @lewisarmstrong5044
    @lewisarmstrong5044 ปีที่แล้ว

    4.5k year old stones lol ??? Think they may be a bit older than that pal..

    • @medievalladybird394
      @medievalladybird394 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe You're kidding, but they meant Castle Rigg stone circle was built around 4.5 thousand years ago, making it older than Stone Henge.
      Have a great day

  • @p.istaker8862
    @p.istaker8862 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why all the standing on the pegs and putting a foot down from the front rider ?

  • @spikeccx
    @spikeccx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yep but you missed a lot

    • @MorebikesUk
      @MorebikesUk  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's the trouble, it would take days and weeks to cover everywhere... :-)

  • @christopherdooley9324
    @christopherdooley9324 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1 minute 40 in, incorrect use of mini roundabout. You should be more responsible my friend.

  • @tuscanrider8985
    @tuscanrider8985 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Doesn't appear to be much footage from the bikes sadly. Another wannabe TopGear video production, not interested in the "presenters" nor how you put on a pair of gloves 😂