Full Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival
Ride to the Peak District National Park.
Day 2
150 Miles
Head to Holyhead for the ferry to Dublin, then on to Balbriggan on the coast, where you will spend the night.
Day 3
165 Miles
From Dublin to Belfast, you’ll ride up the east coast of Ireland, visiting Kirkistown motor racing circuit, home of the Kirkistown 500, and Strangford Lough. You’ll have time to start exploring Belfast on arrival in the afternoon.
Day 4
Explore Day
A day off the bike to explore Belfast. Visit the Titanic Museum and Maritime Belfast, the Botanic Gardens, and the University Quarter.
Day 5
145 Miles
Scenic coastal riding today, with a haunted house, the Giant’s Causeway, and the oldest whiskey distillery in Ireland all on the route.
Day 6
165 Miles
A classic Magellan riding day along the west coast, following roads voted the best in Ireland by Irish bikers. A water bus tour of Donegal Bay and spectacular views are among today’s treats.
Day 7
195 Miles
National Parks and peat bogs galore, as once again you follow some of the best biking roads in Ireland and continue down the west coast.
Day 8
225 Miles
Visit Limerick and the stunning Crag Caves before riding to your hotel in Killarney.
Day 9
111 Miles
A day to ride or rest. If you’re up for it, take on the world-renowned Ring of Kerry, a UNESCO World Heritage route.
Day 10
215 Miles
Ride around Kenmare Bay, then past prehistoric peat bogs to reach Blarney Castle and kiss the famous Blarney Stone, before heading to Waterford, home of Waterford Crystal and the Viking Discovery Triangle.
Day 11
110 Miles
Visit a Celtic craft centre and an ancient monastery, then ride through the Wicklow Mountains en route to Dublin for the 2 p.m. ferry back to Holyhead in Wales.
Day 12
150 Miles
From Wales, ride back to the beautiful Peak District National Park in the heart of the English Midlands.
Day 13
Rideout / Rest Day
Enjoy a rideout or rest day with a selection of routes and activities to choose from.
Day 14
190 Miles
Heading north, you’ll ride through the Forest of Bowland on the way to your hotel in the picturesque Lake District National Park.
Day 15
160 Miles
Leaving the beauty of the Lake District National Park, continue to the border with Scotland via Hadrian’s Wall. Ride through Northumberland National Park and onward to Edinburgh, the “Athens of the North”.
Day 16
Explore Day
A day off the bike to explore Edinburgh. Visit the castle overlooking Princes Street Gardens, climb Calton Hill or the Scott Monument, walk through the ‘Auld Toon’, take a ghost tour, and visit the churches of St Giles, Greyfriars, and the Canongate.
Day 17
170 Miles
Leaving Edinburgh, head north to the original Scottish capital of Perth, then continue through the Cairngorms National Park to your hotel on Loch Ness.
Day 18
210 Miles
Following the iconic bikers’ route, the North Coast 500, ride to the most northerly point in the British Isles, John o’Groats. Continue this spectacular coastal ride, passing castles and riding narrow causeways en route to your coastal hotel.
Day 19
195 Miles
Head west on the North Coast 500 again, then turn south and follow the scenic West Coast Drive to the beautiful Isle of Skye.
Day 20
180 Miles
Experience how rugged and remote Scotland can be as you ride a coastal circuit of the Isle of Skye. The dark, brooding Cuillin Mountains dominate the island. You’ll visit Dunvegan, the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland, and the world-famous Talisker whisky distillery.
Day 21
205 Miles
Back on the mainland, ride the full length of Loch Ness and Loch Lochy, keeping your eyes peeled for a glimpse of Nessie. Then pass Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the British Isles, before visiting the site of the Glencoe massacre en route to your loch-side hotel.
Day 22
220 Miles
Heading south, ride through the rolling Trossachs National Park and along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond on your way to your hotel over the border in the quiet Lake District National Park.
Day 23
190 Miles
Three national parks await today. Start with the Lake District, followed by the Yorkshire Dales, and finish with the Peak District. In the latter, ride the famous Cat and Fiddle road down to your hotel near Ashbourne.
Day 24
Departure
Explore the many highlights of the Peaks before departing for home, or to London.
What's included
If you select motorcycle rental, insurance and breakdown cover are included.
Your ferry to and from the mainland.
Accommodation for 23 nights in high-quality hotels.
Excellent breakfast each morning.
Full use of all hotels’ leisure facilities.
Detailed route plans and maps.
GPS routes (Garmin / Tom Tom).
Detailed daily itinerary including sight and suggested coffee and lunch stops.
What's not
Fuel.
Toll charges.
Admission charges.
Occasional hotel parking charges.
Meals and drink other than specified above.
Travel/Breakdown insurance.
