Summer ride to Ulverston.
YARM MOTORCYCLE CLUB MEMBERS ONLY
SUMMER WEEKEND
Please let the club know if you are interested in a ride to Ulverston with an overnight stay in the Premier Inn, Ulverston over the weekend of the 11th and 12th July 2026.
Please let the club know if you are interested in a ride to Ulverston with an overnight stay in the Premier Inn, Ulverston over the weekend of the 11th and 12th July 2026.
The Suggested Journey:
- Ideally we would avoid bypasses and motorways.
- The best route for a rider cuts directly through the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District, offering a mix of fast-flowing curves, technical climbs, and legendary scenery.
- The “Biker’s Choice” Route (approx. 90 miles). This route avoids the “boring” A66/M6 slog and instead uses the A684, often cited as one of the best biking roads in the North.
- Yarm to Leyburn (via Bedale): Head southwest through Northallerton towards Bedale. This section is a gentle warm-up with decent visibility and open countryside.
- The A684 “Wensleydale Run”:
From Leyburn, the A684 takes you through the heart of the Dales. It’s a scenic stretch passing through Aysgarth.
• Pit Stop: Hawes is the ultimate biker hub. Stop at the Pennygarth Café for a bacon sarnie and a coffee; there is almost always a line of bikes parked outside. - Hawes to Sedbergh:
This is where the road “goes mental” in the best way possible. Expect tight stone-walled bends and significant elevation changes. It’s technical but incredibly rewarding. - Sedbergh to Kendal:
The road stays twisty until you reach the edge of the Lake District at Kendal. - The Final Leg (A590):
From Kendal, follow the A590 towards Ulverston. While this is a busier dual carriageway, it offers sweeping views of the Morecambe Bay estuary as you approach your destination.
• Alternative: The “High Pass” Route (More Challenging)
If you have extra time and want more technical “bucket list” roads, modify the middle section: - Buttertubs Pass: From Hawes, head north over Buttertubs Pass toward Thwaite, then loop back south. It’s one of the most famous climbs in England with steep drops and hairpin bends.
- Devil’s Bridge: Instead of heading straight to Kendal from Sedbergh, drop down to Kirkby Lonsdale to visit Devil’s Bridge (A683). It is a legendary weekend gathering spot for hundreds of motorcyclists.
- Ride Home; We can either do the same journey back or vary the return with your own ideas.
- Essential Tips for the Ride.
- Sheep: The Dales and the fells are “open range.” Expect sheep on the road, especially on the unfenced sections past Hawes.
- Fuel: Fill up in Northallerton or Leyburn. Fuel stops become sparse once you get deep into the Dales until you reach Kendal.
- Weather: The weather can change instantly as you cross the Pennines. Even if it’s sunny in Yarm, it could be misty and 5 degrees colder at the top of the passes.
- Ulverston:
There are a couple of pubs; The Farmers and The Sun Inn where we can enjoy a Saturday evening in for proper home made cooking and real ales.
Please state if you are interested via this link to our facebook page or via the Facebook link below. Its a great opportunity to enjoy a couple of days riding on some of the best roads in the north with a bonus night away with friends.
If this idea works, there are plenty of other Summer Rides that can be planned each month.
