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1. Royal Armouries – Britain’s biggest display of arms from early times to today in building especially built to house them nr Leeds. FREE http://www.royalarmouries.org/visit-us/leeds
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2. Private Motorcycle Collection - located in Bakewell by appointment small entrance cup of tea and a chat with the owner/s in the garden . http://members.lycos.co.uk/mathercrosby/
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3. Cleethorpes – Run to Ernie Beckett’s excellent fish & chips restaurant enjoyable ride to coast. Market St, DN35 8LY. http://www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/cleethorpes/eatingout.html
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4. Great Tew – Picturesque Cotswold village with attractive thatched pub the Falkland Arms is ideal for lunch. http://www.cotswolds-stay.co.uk/the-falkland-arms-great-tew.aspx
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5. Welsh trip – The best of north Wales taking in Betws-y-Coed very enjoyable and successful ride the last few years. http://www.croeso-betws.org.uk/ardal/gallery.asp?pg=2
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6. Severn River Bore – River tidal wave reaching 3metres high at Gloucester. A natural phenomenon during the Equinox. Dates either 12 Sep 10Oct www.severn-bore.co.uk |
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7. Hampstall Inn Riverside Pub – Charming pub in the village of Astley Buff overlooking the river near Stourport on Severn good lunch time food. http://www.ukpubfinder.com/pub/5176
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8. Squires Caf’e – Opened in 1950’s proud of their motorcycle heritage plenty of room with 7 acres of land serving bikers good food at Newthorpe Selby http://www.squires-cafe.co.uk/
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9. Hebden Bridge – Meeting point for bikers & walkers and centre of Pennine Way, Bronte sisters wrote their novels close by at Haworth. http://hebdenbridge.co.uk/tourist-info/
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10. Ross on Wye – An enjoyable ride through the wonderful Wye valley see attractive places along the river. http://www.royalforestofdean.info/wye-valley/ross-on-wye.shtml
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11. Brewery Tour – Take a pleasant ride to Whitney to the home of craft brewed ales with a breakfast stop on the way http://www.wychwood.co.uk/wychwood_history1.htm
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12. Hunstanton Run - Breakfast on route then park on the sea front and enjoy a stroll along the sea front. http://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/Default.aspx?page=21946
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13. Lincolnshire Aviation – See close up war time Avro Lancaster bomber taxiing 4 engines running ultimate bomber command experience. East Kilkby. http://www.lincsaviation.co.uk/
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14. Hatton Locks –Outstanding flight 21 canal locks built 1930’s, pub Waterman & tea shop http://www.thewatermanpub.co.uk/ |
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15. National BikeSafe Bike Show – FREE. Sunday 13 June Sheffield Arena 10am – 5pm hosted by South Yorkshire Police. Pre-book 45 minute ride with advanced police motorcyclist. http://www.sheffieldarena.co.uk/whats-on/national-bikesafe-motorcycle-show/
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16. Cotswolds - Burford or Bourton the Water enjoyable day riding in the Cotswolds good pubs & scenery & time for a pleasant stroll. http://www.cotswolds.info/places/burford.shtml |
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17. Flagg & Peak District – Breakfast in country side (avoiding speed cameras for bikes) special enjoyable route exploring the smaller roads. www.edgeclosefarmtearooms.co.uk |
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18. Henley on Thames – A ride southwards through Buckinghamshire to the river Thames at Henley on Thames for lunch at The Angel on the Bridge http://theangelhenley.com/
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19. Cherwell Boathouse Punts – Hire self drive or chauffeured punts on river Cherwell in Oxford there’s a riverside bar & restaurant. http://www.cherwellboathouse.co.uk/punt.html
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20. Aberglaslyn & Llanberis Passes – Famous scenery flanked by cliffs where the road & mountain railway run alongside the river. http://www.beddgelerttourism.com/snowdonia/
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21. Beans Boats – From Blakeney Point east of Wells-next-the Sea Beans run boat trips to the Seals basking on the sand banks. Worth seeing. http://www.beansboattrips.co.uk:80/
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22. Jack Hill’s Cafe A5 – Breakfast and afterwards a ride through the county side towards Stratford on Avon for a stroll and cuppa. http://www.transportcafe.co.uk/jackshill.html
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23. Ton Up Day - Jack's Hill Cafe moved from Ace Cafe, Stalls, Bands, Lots of Bikes, Time: 10-5 DATE TBA http://black-country.mag-uk.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1216408025 |
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24. Poole’s Cavern – The two million year old cave in impressive woodland the guides lead you deep into the Peak District's hidden landscape. http://www.poolescavern.co.uk/
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25. Rivington Barn – Upmarket bikers stop huge area, cafe impressive, food, drinks & licensed bar. OffA673, Horwich, BL6 7SB. http://www.rivingtonhallbarn.co.uk/tearoom/
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26. Rhayader – Centre of Wales, ride the spectacular Elan valley that runs beside the river Wye see Red Kites & lunch in town. http://www.rhayader.co.uk/index.php/rhayader/index/
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27. Southend on Sea – Avoiding motorways have breakfast going and arrive in time for Lunch at Mr Tibbles fish & chip restaurant http://www.sarfend.co.uk/southendpics.html
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28. Roaches Tea Room – Peak District near Leek. Good breakfast’s view overlooks valley & reservoir. http://www.cressbrook.co.uk/foodanddrink/foodanddrink.php?restno=121
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29. Barmouth – Lunch in Snowdonia National Park at the Welsh seaside of Barmouth enjoyable & interesting route which ever you choose. http://www.barmouth-wales.co.uk/
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30.The Pool Cafe – Hathersage, Peak District. Good breakfasts, homemade cakes open 8am. http://www.cressbrook.co.uk/foodanddrink/foodanddrink.php?restno=109
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31. Shropshire Hills– Choose route could be Bewdley, Bridgenorth, Much Wedlock, Craven arms etc. http://www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/vs-gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=32098
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32.Aberystwyth – Super ride, Then from sea front take cliff railway up Constitutional Hill, new restaurant on top & breathtaking views, when it’s clear you can see 26 mountain tops. http://www.ukattraction.com:80/a_print/print_entries_frames.php?&e=7705WHS&a=0
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33. Norfolk Broads – Beccles then to Ludham, Potter Heighham, Loddon, Wroxham etc. 125 miles of waterways, watch to boaters, stop at a pub, hire a launch,. http://www.norfolk-broads.org/maps/maps.asp http://www.visitnorfolk.co.uk/norfolk/norfolk-broads.aspx 34. Shropshire Hills 2. - Choose route could be Bucknell, Clun, Newcastle, Mainstone, Montgomery etc http://www.shropshirehills.info/pdf/shropshire_hills_map.pdf http://www.visitsouthshropshire.co.uk/shropshire-hills/ |
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35 . Red Marley Hill Climb – Off road classic motorcycles pre-65, trial on Sun 4 April & hill climb Mon 5 April. http://www.redmarley.com/Welcome.html |
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Then we have some old favourites : |
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Stafford Classic Bike Show – 25 April 2010 a regular outing on the clubs calendar. www.classicbikeshows.com
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Thundersprint – Sunday 9 May 2010 See the champions of yesteryear and of today riding an assortment of bikes. www.thundersprint.com
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Mablethorpe Sand Racing – at low tide plus fish & chip enjoyable ride. Dates 14 & 28 Feb, 21 Mar. http://xtreme-action-images.com/sandrace/index.html
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15th Classics Motorcycle Mechanics Show – 17 October 2010 revisit the bikes of yesteryear stalls caf’e and drink tea and chat. www.classicbikeshows.com
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Touchdown Cafe – Via Fosse Way, to cafe on the edge of local airfield near Wellesbourne planes are always flying. http://www.rigsville.org.uk/breakfast/cat.asp?iCat=63
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