The beautiful Peak District
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.
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.
Talk to us about Ireland, Scotland and England
Talk to us about Ireland, Scotland and England
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
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.
Speak to a tour specialist to start planning your holiday….
Speak to a tour specialist to start planning your holiday….
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.
| 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.
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.