Worth the ride near Birmingham, United Kingdom
We list 9 places worth riding to around Birmingham, United Kingdom, across views and coffee.
Views
Malvern Hills
Viewpoint
Ridge road riding with wide views over Herefordshire and Worcestershire, mixing narrow lanes and steep climbs.
Cannock Chase
Viewpoint
Forest and heathland roads north of Birmingham, popular for a relaxed weekend run with plenty of places to stop.
Long Mynd
Viewpoint
Open moorland road over the Shropshire Hills with big panoramic views, reached by country lanes from Church Stretton.
Ironbridge Gorge
Viewpoint
Gentle curves mixed with tighter turns along the River Severn through an industrial heritage gorge.
Lickey Hills Country Park
Viewpoint
Winding approach roads lead to a Beacon Hill viewpoint over the city.
Clent Hills
Viewpoint
Steep, twisty lanes and open hilltop views make it a favourite short evening ride.
Coffee
Upstairs at Chas Mann (The Mann Cave)
Coffee
Biker and scooterist cafe above a motorcycle shop, with brunch and live bands on Sunday afternoons.
More worth the ride
Mutt Motorcycles Birmingham HQ
Destination
Custom builds, riding gear, a coffee shop and whiskey bar in a historic industrial building, plus a workshop.
National Motorcycle Museum
Destination
One of the world's largest collections of British motorcycles, right on the A45 beside the M42.