Non-Passport trips?

calum17 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 25 Oct 2007 Karma :

HI everyone. I was recently planning to go to france in june but after replacing my rear tyre and realsing my front will need doing soon (or now but i dont have the money) and new rear brake pads and maybe some other things but also my passport needs to be updated (£80) so i can't afford to go. so is there anywhere we can ride to which dont need a passport/ we are considering isle of white, isle of man or ireland - but can you get to any on a ferry with the bike and not need a passport - i have been told all 3 should be ok, but no one seems 100% sure.

thanks
Calum.

yambabe · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

You don't need a passport for any of those (although you may need some form of photo ID).

No point going to the Isle of White, you'll have ridden all the way around it in about an hour........... Laughing

IOM is nice but expensive to get to and quite expensive when you're there too.

Ireland would be a good bet. Plenty of ferries and some interesting places to visit once you get there I'm told. Never ridden over there myself though so can't vouch for it.

However, for a good ride on brilliant roads I would personally recommend the west coast of Scotland. No passport required, no money to change, easy to get to (if a bit boring) from most of the UK, you can get the ferries over to some of the little islands if you want (or go over the bridge to Skye), your breakdown cover will still apply etc etc etc.
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Shay HTFC · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2007 Karma :

Like babyyam says, don't bother with Isle of Wight. I've been there and while its nice and pretty, it's hardly breath taking scenery.

Isle of Man is different. Has big hills and great roads (especially the mountain road Cool

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Scotland once you get past the Glasgow / Edinburgh 'border' becomes amazing. Only been up there a couple times on holiday, but it's the best scenery in the UK and up with being the best in Europe along with the Alps.

Lake District / Dales for a few days good riding too Thumbs Up

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TheDonUK · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Feb 2006 Karma :

Another vote for the highlands of Scotland, Once you get north of Inverness its all good, Head towards Ullapool and your breath will be taken away...

calum17 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 25 Oct 2007 Karma :

thanks for all of the replies. i will guess we'll probably do scotland then, a nice LONG ride from the very south of wales to wherever we start in scotland - with A-roads only - motorways are too boring and wear the tyres down too much and time isnt an issue on a bike weekend away as it's all about the ride and the scenery.

hopefully towards the end of summer i can happly say i've been to scotland (last time i went i was not even born, infact - i was 'found out about' when my parents were in scotland) so would be a new place to go, never ridden north of gloucster nor wales north of treorchy so the whole trip would be an experience.
thanks again.

bob a · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Aug 2006 Karma :

I have stayed in Scotland for 46 years and last year i decided to go round it on the motorbike.

Seen places i have never seen before and some i may never see again.

What a fantastic week though, loved every bit of it.

Ireland is good to, i go there every year in the car for holidays cos we have family over there. No passport, only photo ID

Shay HTFC · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2007 Karma :

calum17 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 25 Oct 2007 Karma :

thanks shay, i'll keep that map saved and deffinatley look into it a lot more when i know when things are happening if it all goes ahead.
deffinatley like to ride through the likes and all that, i've only really done one mountain, which is Treorchy and so i want to get out and about a lot more. it's just trying to find the money for it and the right day where i can ride with someone instead of on my own, i find a long ride is much better when you know when you stop for tea there is someone to talk to and enjoy it all with.

thanks a lot, think i'll do a scotland tour if anything now, even means i can take my sat nav with me to find nearest petrol stations etc.

thanks a lot for all of the replies - all been really helpful Smile

Shay HTFC · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2007 Karma :

Snowdonia (North Wales):
https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/2344774825_62bfbfb6e6.jpg?v=0

Peak District (Derbyshire):
https://farm2.static.flickr.com/1419/799620760_fd8ece53d7.jpg?v=0

Pennine Moors (between Leeds / Manchester):
https://farm2.static.flickr.com/1432/1126985389_fc083884dd.jpg?v=0

Yorkshire Dales (nr. Settle, ....Yorkshire)
https://www.settle-carlisle.org/UserImages/156%20Ribblehead%20040306%20002%20small1.jpg

Lake District (Buttermere)
https://farm1.static.flickr.com/52/128819309_5f44d4b047.jpg?v=1145119359

Highlands of Scotland
https://farm1.static.flickr.com/32/42021843_1a149a6cc1.jpg?v=0

There is just a taste of what you can expect to see. Those photos don't even begin to explain what it's like when you ride through it and actually visit the places though!

You really have to do that journey!
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calum17 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 25 Oct 2007 Karma :

wow, thanks Shay ! deffinatley looks like an amazing ride and an experiance i certainly wont forget. just going to have to save up now to go, cos it's cost me around £70 to get there, plus the same to get home and whatever we spend on food, accoamadtion (will probably camp to keep things cheap) and petrol when we're there. £400 should cover evreything comfortably and so i'll have to save all of my wages for a whole month and hope someone else can come with me.

thanks a lot.
Calum.

kawakid · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Karma :

Ireland is great (I used to live there and the wifes irish), there is some fantastic scenery and there's hardly anybody who lives there, its sooooo empty.

Only problem is the roads aren't that great, you really appreciate the english roads after riding in Ireland.

But what an experience.
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Saul Good · Crazy Courier Joined: 15 Feb 2007 Karma :

I went to fort william on my wee rxs100 today anf the mountains in glencoe are great Thumbs Up

this time of year is great because theres still alot of snow on the mountains Thumbs Up

just look to your left or right and this is the kind of thing you can expect to see

tizdaz · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 06 May 2008 Karma :

only been to snowdonia (or passed through it) in a car on my way to our holidays... all i can say is the scenery is breathtaking.. especially if you hit it at sunrise... infact it was sureal.

Definately going snowdonia & surrounding areas this year on my 125 & spend the weekend there!

just me & my tent! Smile

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map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

Another vote for doing Scotland
Do the west coast if you can. Include Skye if possible. Certainly get as north as you can get. Do the Applecross road. All good stuff.

Can camp just of the road if needed although there are camp sites and B&B if you want some luxury.

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Stevie GooGs · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Karma :

Yeah i would have to vote for the highlands, i live in Ullapool north west coast, as said the roads up here are great and views even better.
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c-m · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 May 2006 Karma :

Channel islands? Is a passport required?
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samharcus · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 15 Feb 2007 Karma :

Not sure... I'd thoroughly recommend the Scottish Highlands & Islands, lovely scenery, and amazing roads - just mind the weather, eh

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samharcus · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 15 Feb 2007 Karma :

No, it's NB (2nd generation) MX5 ftw Razz

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samharcus · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 15 Feb 2007 Karma :

NC (3rd gen) just looks like crap, IMHO ... First gen is nice, but like a go-kart... 2nd gen (NB) is all the great things about the first MX5, but with decent driving Razz