The Ultimate One-day Motorcycle Trip in the UK – The Wye Valley

The UK has some incredible riding and it’s time to get out and make the most of it! The ultimate one-day road trip in the UK begins and ends in the beautiful Wye Valley. I challenge you to try this route in Monmouthshire near Bristol or simply get out and explore your home area.

In the video below I will show you where to go, best places to stop, things to see and do, where to eat and as well as riding footage of some exceptionally scenic roads.

The ultimate one-day road trip in the UK – Welcome to the Wye Valley

Below I have detailed the full road trip including a route plan, the best roads and top places to stop for refreshments and photos.

Google Maps Motorcycle Route of the Wye Valley:

First half: https://maps.app.goo.gl/97VahyfAEfe1pzy57
Second half: https://maps.app.goo.gl/U88X4wPmf2N5mw6z9

Roads:

• A466 – Devauden Road Chepstow Race course to Monmouth
• B4235 / 134293 – Chepstow Race course to Monmouth
• A4136 / Woodland Road – Monmouth to Symonds Yat
• A466 / Upper Redbrook – back to Chepstow

Places to stop on route [all with easy bike parking]:

• Lion Inn, Trellech [lunch/coffee/sleep]
• Monmouth High Street & Cattle market picnic area [viewing point / rest area / food / drink]
• Salt & Pepper Cafe [coffee / food]
• Monnow Bridge Fish and Chips [food]
• Yat Rock view point, Symonds Yat [view point]
• Log Cabin cafe, Symonds Yat [coffee / snack / food]
• Paddle Café Firetruck, near Symonds Yat [view point / coffee / snack / food]
• Bigsweir Bridge, River Wye [to see not stop]
• The Old Station Tintern [coffee / snack / food]
• Tintern Abbey [view / self-guided tour]
• Anchor Inn Tintern [coffee / food]
• Chepstow race course

This is a fantastic one-day road trip around the Wye Valley but if you are able to spend more time or wish to make it into a weekend trip there are plenty more scenic roads to ride, along with many other attractions, activities, viewing points and scrumptious restaurant and cafes around. I have compiled a small list below of some of the other exciting things you could do and see.

Other Attractions nearby

• Clearwell caves: spectacular natural cave system that has been mined for more than 4500 years underneath the Forest of Dean.
• Wild Bore spotting in the Forest of Dean
• Puzzlewood, Forest of Dean: A magical, enchanting, ancient woodland, filled with fantastic tree and rock formations. A popular film location, from television series such as Merlin & films such as Star Wars
• Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo: Walk amongst free-flying tropical butterflies, play mini golf, get lost in the maze, plenty of things to see and do.
• Goodrich Castle Ruins: One of the finest and best preserved of all English medieval castles. Boasting a remarkable history and unforgettable views.
• MTB adventure (Pedal A Bike Away Bike Hire)
• Sex education tour: Have you ever watched Sex Education TV series on Netflix? A large amount of this was filmed in the Wye Valley, including the infamous red house where Otis and his mum lived, the woods where Otis and Eric cycle to school, the high school, the shop where Adam and Ola work, plus so much more

Accommodation

There are numerous amounts of places to stay in the Wye Valley area, below are a few auggestions that are following the route I have provided above, but be sure to check out others online as there are many hidden little gems and Bed and Breakfast tucked away in the magical forests and valleys.

• Lion Inn, Trellech
• Premier Inn Monmouth
• The Wye Valley Hotel, Tintern
• Booking.com / AirBnB

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