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Homebound after the much needed camp last night … taking the single tracks over the mountains.

Chilled ride and camp this weekend .. Cwm Pennant

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CHAPTER TWO — SPINE OF ENGLAND 🔥

This was probably one of the hardest videos I’ve had to edit — simply because there was so much good road and scenery I didn’t want to cut out.

From Buttertubs Pass and the remote single tracks across the high moors to Tan Hill Inn, then deeper into the North Pennines, Cow Green Reservoir, over Hadrian’s Wall and finally into Kielder Forest for that incredible 12-mile forest track.

It was one of those days where the road just kept pulling you northwards… and every time you thought it couldn’t get better, it did.

No ferries. No flights. No huge budget. Just a bike and some spectacular roads right here on our doorstep.

That’s what Spine of England is all about.

🏍️ Chapter Two is live now.

Grab a brew, stick it on the big screen and come along for the ride. 👇

https://youtu.be/qcbhOKVWn1E?is=laY4pD1EC5Mgv8Cn

I’ve just finished Chapter One of a three-day motorcycle journey I called The Spine of England.

Starting at Jubilee Tower in the Forest of Bowland, I rode some of northern England’s best roads, stopped at the Great Stone of Fourstones, visited Ribblehead Viaduct, then finished the day in Hawes before crossing Buttertubs Pass.
The aim wasn’t to make a “top 10 roads” video, but to capture what it’s actually feels like to spend a few days wandering through these places on an adventure bike—the scenery, the history and the quiet moments in between.

I’d be interested to hear from anyone who’s ridden this route. Are there any hidden roads or stops around Bowland or the Yorkshire Dales that you’d add for next time?

If you’d like to see the ride, here’s the video:

https://youtu.be/Fp3G60AeKLg?is=pE429AiBrJ7K8w6C

Ride safe.

I spent yesterday exploring Cwm Pennant (the Hidden Valley) in North Wales on my adventure bike. It’s one of those places that feels completely forgotten—single-track roads, old mine workings, and hardly another soul around. I also stopped at Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, which added a bit of history to the ride.

Topped it off with a camp at Ty’n Llan campsite at the end of the valley .. with a wild swim in a stunning river on site. Great camp site .. £12:50 Perfect.

I filmed the trip because I thought others who enjoy quiet roads and hidden places like me in Wales might appreciate it. If anyone’s interested, here’s the video:

https://youtu.be/6Dx2FtDj8oQ?is=\_LN5tXYyKIji-qmv

Have any of you found similar hidden valleys or forgotten roads in Wales that are worth exploring?

I just spent two days exploring what might be Wales’ most overlooked mountain roads one of which has just reopened. Incredible scenery in a territory that just keeps giving.

Full ride film in the comments if anyone would like to come along ..

I spent two days exploring what might be Wales’ most overlooked valleys and mountain roads .. one of which has just reopened! From an ancient arch to a hilltop Spacestation and Bronze Age mine … this trip had it all !!

Full ride film in the comments if anyone would like to come along.

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I just spent two days exploring what might be Wales’ most overlooked mountain roads one of which has just reopened. Incredible scenery in a territory that just keeps giving. Nice camp in Elan before searching for the Spaceguard Centre.

Full ride film in the comments if anyone would like to come along.

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I just spent two days exploring what might be Wales’ most overlooked mountain roads one of which has just reopened. Incredible scenery in a territory that just keeps giving.

Full ride film in the comments if anyone would like to come along.

Monumental 2 day ride north / south loop down the coastline on Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 to historic St David’s, heatwave and thunderstorms, beach camp and north via epic Gospel Pass. Some stunning stops along the way …

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Monumental 2 day ride north / south loop down the coastline on Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 to historic St David’s, heatwave and thunderstorms, beach camp and north via epic Gospel Pass. Some stunning stops along the way …

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Did a ride through the Elan Valley this week and put together a 60-second edit from the trip. The roads and scenery were ridiculously good — especially early morning before traffic appeared. The roads to Claerwyn are closed when I went but cut through the barrier and you can bypass the works.

Easily one of my favourite rides in Mid Wales so far.

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I just got back from a 2-day ride through North Wales where I tried to link up 5 mountain passes into one loop—and honestly, it was way more epic than I expected - weather was amazing and views jaw dropping

Started out hitting Pen y Pass and Rangers Pass, then pushed into Rhydd Forest Track which got properly rough in places. By the time I got to Dol y Goch and Hellfire Pass, I was feeling it 😅

Ended the first day camping by a lake near Bala which made it all worth it. Unreal scenery, proper mix of road + off-road, and some of the best riding I’ve done in the UK.

Would you try to do all 5 in one go—or split it differently?

https://youtu.be/IcHu6OTq3gM?si=Ka5WoM\_VEURhFJJg

Breathtaking forest and mountain trails at Rhydd heading over to the rangers pass 🤙

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Bala, North Wales, a majestic camp midway through the 5 mountain passes loop !! The weather has been incredible and the scenery jaw dropping ! Video dropping soon.

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Bala, North Wales, a majestic camp midway through the 5 mountain passes loop !! The weather has been incredible and the scenery jaw dropping ! Video dropping soon.

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Bala, North Wales, a majestic camp midway through the 5 mountain passes loop !! The weather has been incredible and the scenery jaw dropping ! Video dropping soon.

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