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THE LONG WAY HOME

A reason to
take the next turning.

Four hand-picked starting points for memorable UK rides. Each route includes technical road profiles, elevation landmarks, famous biker cafés, and downloadable GPX tracks.

Scenic curves of the A57 Snake Pass winding through Peak District heather moorland in DerbyshireENGLAND / A57

The Snake Pass

A short crossing with a big sense of escape. Open moorland gives way to the wooded valley near Ladybower.

Glossop → Ladybower ReservoirAbout 13 miles (21 km)Intermediate
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Llanberis Pass A4086 road winding through the rugged crags of Eryri Snowdonia National Park in North WalesWALES / A4086

The Llanberis Pass

A compact mountain outing through the Llanberis valley, past Pen-y-Pass and onward towards Capel Curig.

Llanberis → Capel CurigAbout 11 miles (18 km)Intermediate
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Sweeping A82 roadway passing the dramatic Glen Coe mountain pass and Three Sisters peaks in the Scottish HighlandsSCOTLAND / A82

Through Glen Coe

A Highland route idea across open landscapes, following the A82 towards the dramatic setting of Glen Coe.

Tyndrum → GlencoeAbout 31 miles (50 km)Intermediate
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The winding Causeway Coastal Route road hugging the emerald cliffs and crashing ocean of County Antrim Northern IrelandNORTHERN IRELAND / A2 COASTAL ROUTE

A taste of the Causeway Coast

A day-ride section of the longer Causeway Coastal Route, with time to enjoy the villages and coastline between Ballycastle and Portrush.

Ballycastle → PortrushAbout 19 miles (31 km)Intermediate
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These are researched touring route profiles, not GPS-navigated closed tracks. Check live road closures, mountain weather forecasts, fuel ranges, and your licence permissions before setting off.