01 van Hull naar Liverpool via het peak district
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RouteXpert Hans Lamers - RouteXpert
Last edit: 15-02-2026
I rode this route in 2024 during an 11-day trip through Ireland and England and it takes you along beautiful, winding roads through an impressive landscape.
Please note: on some sections you will encounter grass in the middle of the road and sections of gravel, which requires extra alertness.
Roads can also be narrow and technical, and the weather, especially in higher elevations, can change quickly. Fuel up early in rural areas – and enjoy, because this route is definitely worth four stars.
Today's route starts in Hull and takes you to Liverpool to cross over to Ireland.
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Duration
7h 36m
Mode of travel
Car or motorcycle
Distance
263.71 km
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The beautiful coastline.
You'll ride through England's oldest national park, where rolling hills and stone walls set the pace. Unhurried, but flowing, on roads that seem perfectly made for motorcyclists. Every bend offers a new view. This is a route you don't ride, you experience.
You start the engine. You leave Hull behind. And slowly, the landscape changes from urban to open and green. The first few kilometres bring you into a relaxed rhythm. The road meanders gently through meadows and over gentle hills, lined with the low stone walls so characteristic of the Peak District. The asphalt is smooth, the bends gentle and rhythmic, allowing you to effortlessly settle into a natural flow where only you, the bike, and the landscape matter.
After the first scenic stretch, you'll reach the first coffee stop. A place where you park the bike and take a break from the saddle. With a warm cup in your hand, you'll look out over the hills, feel the fresh air, and let the impressions sink in. This is precisely the kind of route where breaks aren't interruptions, but part of the experience.
You'll ride through charming villages with old stone houses and narrow streets where oncoming traffic will keep you on your toes. The route climbs and descends gently, following the natural contours of the landscape and offering a new perspective at almost every turn, allowing you to play with your throttle and line without ever feeling forced.
Halfway through, it's time for lunch. You're now fully "into the ride." And that's precisely when stopping feels right. You park the bike, take a seat, and reflect on the first part of the journey. The Peak District doesn't surprise with extreme passes, but with constant variety: open plains, small valleys, subtle elevation changes, and roads perfectly suited to relaxed riding, making the day feel slow yet intense.
After lunch, you're back on the road. The landscape looks more rugged. The road faithfully follows the rolling hills. Along the way, you'll pass unique landmarks, including a striking Jet location that adds an unexpectedly modern touch to this otherwise natural setting. Later, you'll reach the second coffee stop, where you'll dismount one last time and feel the pleasant weariness of a full day's riding, while conversations naturally arise or you simply enjoy the silence of all you've already ridden.
The final stretch towards Liverpool feels like a peaceful conclusion. The roads widen. The pace slows. You let the engine roll smoothly and take in the scenery one last time, as the city slowly draws closer and the green backdrop gives way to a maritime skyline.
When you turn off the engine in Liverpool, you know this wasn't a typical trip, but a full-day of riding with character. The distance is comfortably covered in one day, with time for a second coffee stop and a leisurely lunch, ensuring the perfect balance between riding and enjoyment.
The Peak District offers clear but never boring roads, with enough variety to keep you sharp and leave you feeling relaxed.
And if you want to go further? Then the ferry is waiting here for the crossing to Ireland and your next adventure.
Waiting for the ferry.
A beautiful old building.
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Yorkshire and the Humber
About this region
Yorkshire and the Humber is one of nine official regions of England at the first level of ITL for statistical purposes. The population in 2011 was 5,284,000 with its largest settlements being Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford, Hull, and York.
It is subdivided into East Riding of Yorkshire, North Yorkshire (excluding areas in Tees Valley of North East England), South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire. The committees for the region ceased to exist after the 12 April 2010; regional ministers were not reappointed by the incoming Coalition Government with associated the Government Offices abolished in 2011.
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It is subdivided into East Riding of Yorkshire, North Yorkshire (excluding areas in Tees Valley of North East England), South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire. The committees for the region ceased to exist after the 12 April 2010; regional ministers were not reappointed by the incoming Coalition Government with associated the Government Offices abolished in 2011.
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The Ultimate 10 Day (North) UK Tour
Starting from and returning to Harwich ferry port, this tour follows the east coast of England up to the Highlands of Scotland and returns via the Lake District. It visits 6 of the UK's national parks and explores 2 islands and visits 2 James Bond 007 film locations.
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.
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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There will be a great new event to be announced soon, where all these routes can be ridden.
Download them all now and place them in a new "Top 10" folder, so that you always have them at hand.
If you are going to drive one of these routes in the meantime, track them with the MRA Mobile App or with MRA Navigation. Take some photos (moments) along the way as these will come in handy.
Create a travelstory of your Top 10 driven routes and add the recorded track to it.
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