The ultimate tour of the British Isles

Ireland, Scotland and England

The ultimate tour of the British Isles

Ireland, Scotland and England

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24 day guided tour of the British Isles exploring the best biking road, historical sights, national parks and more.
Our tour of the British Isles has it all – the best roads in Ireland, Scotland, and Northern England, heritage sites galore, haunted houses, castles, and rugged landscapes that will have you riding through hills and glens, past soaring mountains and deep lochs, day after day. With plenty of rest days along the way, you’ll also have time to explore the cities, towns, and hamlets we pass through. By the end of the three weeks, you’ll have lost count of the stunning national parks you’ve ridden through. This truly is a tour like no other.
  • Guided Tour
  • 24 Day Tour
  • 3500 miles
  • Peak District, or London, UK.
  • HIRE BIKE AVAILABLE
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TOUR DATES

27/08/26 – 19/09/26
26/08/27 – 18/09/27
24/08/28 – 16/09/28

From home on your own motorcycle, or on a rental motorcycle from London, ride to the Peak District National Park to meet your guide and tour mates, and break the ice over dinner. You’ll be all set to head to Holyhead port the following day for your crossing to Ireland. After docking, you’ll stay overnight in Balbriggan, on the coast near Dublin, before riding the east coast to Belfast. The following day is dedicated to exploring the city, with a visit to the Titanic Quarter at the docks being a must. From Belfast, we make our way to Londonderry via the Giant’s Causeway and the village of Bushmills, the birthplace of modern Irish whiskey. A relaxing ride follows as we cruise down the west coast of Ireland to Enniscrone, crossing into the Republic of Ireland, where our lunch stop may include a chance to take a water-bus tour of Donegal Bay – not to be missed if time and tide are on your side!

Heading south to Galway Bay, we find ourselves on some of the very best biking roads in Ireland, skirting both Ballycroy and Connemara National Parks, which will give you a real appreciation for Ireland’s love of road racing! Leaving Galway, we ride around the prehistoric bogs of Maghera and Woodcock Hill, and after lunch, we find ourselves on the famous World Heritage route of the Ring of Kerry.

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Felix, Magellan Guide

This ultimate trip around the British Isles combines the best roads of each region we travel through but with time to soak up the sights and culture that makes them so unique. If you haven't ridden in the UK before or usually go further afield on your holidays then we guarantee it will open your eyes to just how good touring here can be.

The beautiful Peak District

Heading to Waterford, with its rich Viking history, we ride around Kenmare Bay before following the River Lee to Macroom, and then take a short ride to Blarney Castle to kiss the world-famous Blarney Stone, which, according to Irish legend, will give you the ‘gift of the gab’. The final day in Ireland offers a scenic ride through the Wicklow Mountains National Park before your ferry crossing back to Holyhead. After departing in Holyhead, we enjoy a two-night stay with optional rideouts back in the beautiful Peak District National Park.

Next, we ride through the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and then into the Lake District National Park, cruising the length of Windermere and Thirlmere on the way to Derwentwater. Heading north, we visit a well-preserved section of Hadrian’s Wall, ride past Kielder Forest and Northumberland National Parks, before crossing into Scotland and arriving in Edinburgh, where we have a day off to explore. Back on the bikes, we ride over the Firth of Forth into the Highlands, passing Perth. Castles and distilleries abound on this route, and we’ve incorporated two of the most famous ones.

Visit the battlefield at Culloden, then join the famous North Coast 500 route, heading to the most northerly point in the UK, where we stop off at the largest inhabited castle in Scotland. We follow the NC500 around the top of Scotland and down the west coast to the Isle of Skye, spending the day exploring the island’s rugged landscape. Back on the mainland, we ride east and join the Great Glen at Invergarry. Following this vast valley, you pass the mighty Ben Nevis, then continue to Glencoe, the Trossachs National Park, and through Tyndrum.

Ride along the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond and head south, passing Glasgow on the way to visit Gretna Green. From here, we follow a 2,000-year-old Roman road before turning into the Lake District National Park, then continue to the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and through the Forest of Bowland, before heading south to the Peak District National Park. We pass through the market town of Macclesfield and ride the legendary ‘Cat and Fiddle’ road to Buxton, before continuing to your final hotel stop of the tour.

Rugged Scotland, Wild Ireland and historic Northern England combine to give a fabulous touring experience of the British Isles

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Tour highlights

Ride to the iconic Giant’s Causeway, Crag Caves, Blarney Castle, and the Waterford Viking Triangle.

Visit the towns and cities of Edinburgh, Limerick, Belfast, Donegal, Londonderry, and Galway.

Tour the Bushmills distillery, the oldest whiskey distillery in Ireland. In Scotland, tour the home of Tomintoul Glenlivet whisky, the Talisker distillery (founded in 1830 and still going strong), and visit the signpost at John O’Groats and the hotel where Drambuie was invented.

'We are missing everything about the trip...the motorcycle, the scenery, the food and the list goes on. Firstly we would like to thank you and everyone at team Magellan for organising our tour... We enjoyed the route you had set and the choice of hotels were something we looked forward to everyday! .... Overall we had a great time. We will talk to you soon when we plan our next trip.'
S & L. Vikram

Take a water bus tour of Donegal Bay and spot seals, and perhaps even dolphins.

Ride the acclaimed World Heritage route around the Ring of Kerry, and experience some of the most breath-taking views in the British Isles.

Explore Hadrian’s Wall, the ancient barrier erected nearly 2,000 years ago to keep out the marauding Scots.

Ride the Great Glen, the banks of Loch Lomond, the North Coast 500, and the infamous ‘Cat and Fiddle’ road in the Peak District.

Explore the jagged Cuillin Mountains and the rugged landscape of the Isle of Skye. Visit numerous castles and the famous blacksmith’s shop in Gretna Green, which for centuries conducted marriage services for eloping underage English couples.

Ride through the Peak District National Park, the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the Cairngorms National Park, the Trossachs National Park, and the Lake District National Park.

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Tour Map / Itinerary

Full Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival

Ride to the Peak District National Park to meet your guide and group, and get to know everyone over dinner.

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 5 144 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 8 224 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 10 216 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 11 109 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 14 191 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 15 158 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 17 172 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 19 193 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 21 207 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

Say farewell to your touring buddies and depart for home or London.

What's included
If you select motorcycle rental, insurance and breakdown cover are included.
Your ferry to and from the Ireland.
Accommodation for 23 nights in high-quality hotels.
Ice-breaking welcome meal and final farewell feast as well as excellent breakfasts each morning in the hotels.
Full use of all hotels’ leisure facilities.
Detailed route plans and maps.
GPS routes (Garmin / Tom Tom).
Detailed daily itinerary including sights and suggested coffee and lunch stops.
Fully guided and supported by an experienced tour guide throughout.
What's not
Fuel.
Toll charges.
Admission charges.
Occasional hotel parking charges.
Meals and drinks other than specified above.
Travel/Breakdown insurance.

Full Pricing

Bike Option Single Rider Price
(Total for 1 rider, 1 bike)
Rider & Passenger
(Total for 2 riders, 1 bike)
Two Bikes, Shared Room
(Total for 2 riders, 2 bikes)
Own Bike £10395 £15190 £18590
HD Ultra Limited £17595 £22390 £32990
HD Street Glide £17595 £22390 £32990
/BMW K1600 GTL £16155 £20950 £30110
BMW R1250GS £15195 £19990 £28190
BMW R1250RT £15195 £19990 £28190

Rental prices calculated based on 24 rental days (minimum required for this tour). All prices are total.
For this table, the "Two Bikes, Shared Room" prices assume rental of two of the same model, which isn't required and in some cases may not be possible.
All bikes come with luggage included. Top boxes and GPS can be rented, subject to availability, for an additional charge.

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Common questions about this trip

Where does this tour start from?

This tour meets in the Peak District, but we can easily include additional nights to suit your schedule. Just let us know when you book. If you are renting a motorcycle, the tour will start from our rental facility in the southeast of England, near London.

Can I choose a different crossing to Ireland?

Of course! Alternative ferry routes include Liverpool, Cairnryan, or Fishguard. If you’d prefer to make your own way to Dublin and join the route on the morning of Day 2, just let us know in the comments box, and we’ll deduct the cost of the outbound crossing from your trip.

What’s the weather like on this tour?

We select the tour dates to make the best of the weather while avoiding the crowds in peak season. However, as this is the UK, you could experience sunshine, rain, or anything in between. A sensible mix of vented gear, waterproofs, and base layers should cover all possibilities. We provide a full kit and packing list, and we’re happy to offer advice on packing for any of our trips.

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For general information on planning and preparing for motorcycle trips including what to pack please see our Prepare for your trip section.
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