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These are the best riding routes showcasing all the area has to offer. The north east is rich in great roads and stunning scenery, these routes show it all. Pick and mix to create your favourites .

Yarm Motorcycle Club, Middleton in Teesdale, Kirkby Stephen, Buttertubs, Hawes, Leyburn, Bedale.

Buttertubs Round Trip

by Dave Irwin

Butturtubs Round Trip

A Yarm Motorcyclists Club favourite takes us on a 125 mile round trip from Yarm to Buttertubs pass through some of our favourite spots and roads, Yarm to Middleton in Teesdale for breakfast, then off to Brough, Kirkby Stephen, Nateby, Thwaite, Butturtubs Pass, Hawes, Leyburn, Bedale and home. 

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B6271 Scorton to Yafforth

by Dave Irwin

B62712 Scorton to Yafforth

While only 15 minutes, its a thrilling ride along the B6271 from Scorton to Yafforth, and well worth going out of your way to find.  All roads around Northallerton and Scorton are good, but this small stretch is a peach.  Leaving Scorton, the road immediately opens into gentle undulations, twisting and turning with a rhythm that demands your full attention. The section past Kiplin Hall is fast with a sweeping right hander and then another long straight before the approach to Great Langton.  There’s a sharp left in the village and then a gorgeous series of left and rights to keep you focused. Finally,  the approach to Yafforth, Northallerton and all roads beyond.   Of course, you can always spin around and go back to Scorton.

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B6255 / A65 Hawes to Devil’s Bridge

by Admin

B6255 / A65 Hawes to Devil's Bridge

Stunning scenery, remote moorland roads, beautiful rivers and historic landmarks make this route one of the best.  Departing from the Biker Hub that is Hawes, take the B6255 on up to the moor. Expect plenty of fast corners, narrow bridges and sweeping bends.  After roughly 10 miles you’ll start to see the historic Ribblehead Viaduct standing loud and proud between two of Yorkshire highest peaks; Whernside and Ingleborough.  There are plenty of places to stop and get that perfect photo.  Continue the fun on past the Station Pub, Chapel Le Dale and down to Ingleton where you’ll join the A65 to Kirkby Lonsdale and the rest of the bikers at that other Biker Hub; Devil’s Bridge.

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B1257 Gt Broughton to Helmsley

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B1257 Gt Broughton to Helmsley

The B1257 from Great Broughton to Helmsley rightly earns its nickname of The Helmsley TT.  After leaving Great Broughton the road climbs up Clay Bank and then drops quickly down to Chop Gate (Chop Yat if you’re a local) and the short 30mph through the village.  After Chop Gate the road opens up and the thrill starts though the Bilsdale with some fast sweeping bends.   Look to your right and you’ll see Bilsdale Mast.  Past the Sun Inn where Prince Harry played Cricket. Then another climb up Newgate Bank and before you know it you’re dropping down into Helmsley.  Stop in the market square at for a cuppa and you’ll meet many a fellow rider out for their twisties fix. 

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