Worth the ride near Bristol, United Kingdom
We list 11 places worth riding to around Bristol, United Kingdom, across views, food, and coffee.
Views
Cheddar Gorge
Viewpoint
Winding road through Britain's largest gorge between limestone cliffs.
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Viewpoint
Brunel's landmark over the Avon Gorge with Leigh Woods and Clifton Down viewpoints, a classic photo stop in the city.
Symonds Yat Rock
Viewpoint
The Wye Valley roads are the approach, and the Forest of Dean viewpoint is the payoff.
Burrington Combe
Viewpoint
Twisty limestone road in the Mendips that links with Cheddar Gorge in a loop of about 42 km, with quieter traffic.
Brean Down
Coastal View
A headland jutting into the Bristol Channel at the end of a coastal run across the Somerset levels, with sea views over Weston Bay.
Chew Valley Lake
Viewpoint
Smooth lakeside roads with reservoir views, a classic warm up before climbing into the Mendips.
Food
Salt & Malt Chew Valley
Food
Fish and chips on the bank of Chew Valley Lake, looking over the water and the Somerset hills.
Coffee
Lillypool Farm Cafe
Coffee
Big breakfasts and mugs of tea at Shipham Hill, known among Mendip riders, on the Burrington and Cheddar route.
Harry's Cafe at Fowlers
Coffee
All day breakfasts upstairs over a motorcycle dealership showroom, with a long running biker breakfast crowd.
Waterfall Cafe
Coffee
Long standing cafe and ice cream parlour in Cheddar Gorge that is a regular stop for riders on the Mendip loop.
Explorers Hangout
Coffee
Built for bikers by Westcountry Choppers, with a lounge, coffee, a workshop and parking for motorcycles.