Stannersburn naar Newcastle via Chipchase Castle en Cocklaw Tower
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Last edit: 05-06-2023
Route Summary In July 2016 I made this trip together with 5 motorcycle friends. The route starts in Stannersburn and heads to Newcastle today.
The Scottish highlands are fantastic, you can enjoy the beautiful views and hilly landscapes.
The routes are about 200 km long and along the way you have plenty of opportunities to stop a number of times and visit special places. Consider, for example, a visit to Chipchase Castle, which is definitely recommended.
The roads wind through the beautiful Scottish Highlands and the views are fantastic, so the rating of 5 stars is certainly justified.
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5h 42m
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Car or motorcycle
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150.71 km
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You will depart from the small village of Stannersburn, known for its beautiful hilly surroundings.
The first kilometers of the ride take you through the Northumberland National Park, which is a park in the north of England. Established in 1956, the park is 1030 square kilometers in the county of Northumberland. The park extends from the border with Scotland to just south of Hadrian's Wall. It is a beautiful nature reserve with wide views and winding roads.
After a few kilometers you will pass through Bellingham, a historic town in a hilly landscape.
You will still drive through the rolling hills of Northumberland, with views of the rugged coastline and the ruins of castles.
Along the way you pass picturesque villages and impressive castles. An unforgettable ride for motorcycle enthusiasts!
The road wound through the rolling hills of northern England, passing streams and green pastures. The view is breathtaking and the fresh air invigorating.
After about an hour's drive, you'll pass through the scenic town of Barrasford. Passing through dense woodland, extensive grounds that drop rapidly down to the North Tyne and a 13th century castle, the Chipchase grounds boast some of the best natural and historic features the country has to offer.
Chipchase Castle is an old Grade II listed building. A great opportunity to stretch your legs and enjoy the surroundings or to take some nice pictures.
The roads become narrower but still passable and the landscapes change, higher, rougher and more winding, which means that most motorcycles are in their element on this challenging route.
After about 20 kilometers you will pass Cocklaws Tower, a small insignificant border tower. Nothing remains of the castle itself. Although relatively unimportant, in 1403 Cocklaw's Tower was the scene of a famous siege by Henry Hotspur. The tower still existed at the time of writing the description, so around 1440.
Then it's time for lunch and if you want home cooked food in the town of Dinnington or the surrounding areas, The White Swan Inn is recommended. They have a variety of meals at very affordable rates.
After lunch, it's about 30 kilometers to the city of Newcastle, where you can park the bikes at the harbor and get ready to board the ferry.
The journey is almost over, it is an unforgettable experience to ride the motorcycle through these beautiful landscapes.
What is certain is that this trip will remain forever etched in the memories and you will look forward to the next beautiful tour anyway.
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Daily highlights.
Day 1, Harwich to Wells Next the Sea:
Southwold lighthouse, Cromer Crab lunch and sleeping on a Dutch barge.
Day 2, Wells Next the Sea to Middlesbrough:
Royal Sandringham Estate, Humber Bridge, a lap of Oliver's Mount, North York Moors National Park, Whitby Abbey the inspiration for Dracula.
Day 3, Middlesbrough to Dundee:
Tees Transporter Bridge, Angel of the North, Bamburgh Castle, Holy Island of Lindisfarne.
Day 4, Dundee to Inverness:
Cairngorms National Park, Balmoral Castle, Whisky Distilleries.
Day 5, Inverness to Ullapool:
Exceptional Landscapes, Falls of Shin, Loch Drumbeg Viewpoint, Kylesku Bridge.
Day 6, Ullapool to Dornie:
Kinlochewe viewpoint, Applecross Pass, Isle of Skye.
Day 7, Dornie to Keswick:
Eilean Donan Castle (007), Glencoe Pass, Glen Etive (007), Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.
Day 8, Keswick to Kendal:
A tour of the Lake District National Park visiting 6 of the best passes including Wrynose Pass and Hardknott Pass and 7 of the great lakes including Ullswater and Windermere.
Day 9, Kendal to Matlock:
Yorkshire Dales National Park, Ribblehead Viaduct, Peak District National Park, Snake Pass, Matlock Bath (motorcycle Mecca).
Day 10, Matlock to Harwich:
Heckington Windmill, Moulton Windmill, Dutch Quarter in Colchester.
By starting from Harwich, this tour avoids the traffic congestion of the south east and London making it perfect for European visitors wanting to see some of the best landscapes and sights that the north of the UK has to offer.
The cost of the ferry from Hoek Van Holland to Harwich return for motorcycle and rider costs £139.00 (163.51 Euro) (in 2019) which includes a cabin on the outward leg.
Where possible, motorways have been avoided and scenic routes are used every day.
Enjoy.
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