Category: Tourism & Travel

1. Visit Orange & Black with H-C Travel at Motorcycle Live at the NEC

   Posted on 12:00pm Thursday 9th Nov 2017

   The biggest UK motorcycle show of the year is just around the corner. We're dusting down our trusty orange gazebos and flying in Gary 'Bear' Fleshman, guide extraordinaire, for the duration. Orange & Black with H-C Travel will be highlighting our latest touring experiences:

   • Exciting changes to our programme of tours for 2018 with Orange & Black's expansion into Cuba, Mexico and Canada. 
   • Adventure touring in the USA and Mexico
   • H-C Travel tours in New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Asia
   • Two new and more flexible ways of doing an old favourite - Route 66!
   • 2018 guided Rocky Mountain High and Legends of the West 
   • And come and meet our special guests...

   Our Exhibition Schedule

   • Tues 14th Nov: Kicking off our show programme, 'Bear' is hosting an informal open house at our local pub from 7.30 p.m. Simply reply to this email to let us know if you want to attend at The Red Lion, High Street, Overton, Hants. RG25 3HQ.
   • Sat 25th Nov p.m & Sun 26th: Professional adventurer Tiffany Coates who guides our 'Ladies in Ladakh, Thailand' series will be joining us.
   • Weds 22nd Nov: Daniel Benster our Kerala guide extraordinaire will be on hand to regale you with tales of our fantastic 'Tea and Spice' and 'Mountains, Beaches and Wildlife' tours.
   • Sat 25th Nov a.m.: TV presenter Henry Cole is on our stand. He's looking forward to riding with us again. This time on our High Chaparral with Henry Cole tour next September! 
   • Mon 27th - Thurs 30th Nov: Gary will be available on request to attend chapter or other club meetings to discuss USA touring.

   

2. We have a message from a visitor to the Church House Inn - "Great place for a ride out and lovely food, served with a smile."

   Posted on 12:00pm Saturday 16th Sep 2017

   A family run pub, close to the centre of the beautiful market town of Congleton in Cheshire, with the friendliest of atmospheres and a genuine welcome from Barbara, Graham and staff.

   Serving home-made food at very reasonable prices, where the menu includes various starters, burgers, steaks, pies, baguettes, New York Chicken, Roast of the day and a great two course special... Leave room for yummy deserts such as Sticky Ginger Sponge, Apple Pie, Cheshire Farm ice-cream and/or a Hot chocolate fudge cake! Dine indoors or 'al fresco' in the gardens.

   Enjoy a selection of real ales, in the large beer gardens at the front and rear of the pub, which is home to the Buglawton Bear, an impressive bear carved by the European chainsaw carving champion.

   Also the meeting place of the Beartown Bikers Club, Wyche Classic Motorbike Club and Congleton Motorbike & Trials Riders Club. 

   Open all day from noon. Five pitch caravan site at the rear. Large car park.

   See more here -

   www.thebikerguide.co.uk/bikerfriendlypubscheshire.html

3. Dalegate Market, with independent shops, pop up shops, supermarket, fuel station and Deepdale Café, where Bikers are most welcome...

   Posted on 11:00am Wednesday 13th Sep 2017

   At the heart of the North Norfolk Coast, along the A149 coast road, in the small village of Burnham Deepdale, yards from Deepdale Camping and the salt marshes.

   Open all year, Dalegate Market is a great little North Norfolk Coast hub, with plenty of parking for bikes and plenty of space to sit inside or outside of Deepdale Cafe for a bite to eat. 

   Deepdale Cafe serving hearty breakfasts, lunches, Afternoon Tea, daily specials, coffees and cakes. Open daily, from 7.30am to 5pm in the Summer and 8am to 4pm in the Winter.

   www.dalegatemarket.co.uk

   www.facebook.com/dalegate.market

4. Biker Friendly in Bath - Bailbrook Lodge

   Posted on 12:00pm Sunday 10th Sep 2017

   Ideal if you are seeking high quality accommodation in a quiet, peaceful setting whilst being located close to Bath's historic city centre, which is only 1.5 miles away. 

   Public transport is very easy into the city. The Roman Spa City of Bath, England's only UNESCO World Heritage City, has a wealth of museums, attractions and amazing architecture. Close to Castle Combe Race Track with enjoyable rides to Wookey Hole, Cheddar Gorge and the standing stones of Avebury.

   Set in its own grounds with lovely gardens, this delightful Georgian Grade II listed country house has 15 en-suite bedrooms including 5 with four poster beds. Refurbished and redecorated to reflect the character of this lovely property. High quality beds with luxurious soft duvets, with great views of the gardens and Avon valley. A wonderful award winning breakfast is served.

   Free Wi-Fi. Drying room facilities. Private parking.

   where: 35-37 London Road West, Bath, Somerset, BA1 7HZ

   www.bailbrooklodge.co.uk

5. Toca da Raposa - A small and cozy campsite in the foothills of the Serra da Estrela Mountains, in Portugal,

   Posted on 12:00pm Friday 8th Sep 2017

   ... surrounded by nature and the ideal spot to explore this beautiful region. Enjoy a pleasant and carefree stay in a welcoming atmosphere... 

   Popular with touring motorcyclists with access to good roads over hilltops, mountains, through river valleys and to castles. The friendly owners can suggest several day trips with places of interest and splendid routes, as well as magnificent spots nearby. Special offers for groups.

   A choice of accommodation from small and large erected and equipped tents, lovely wooden cabins and caravans, at great rates.

   The on-site bar/ restaurant is a meeting place for guests and local people, surrounded by exotic plants and trees, serving delicious dishes for breakfast and dinner, refreshing drinks, ice creams, snacks and Belgian Beer. Also a refreshing swimming pool, hot showers and modern toilet block.

   Along the EM 504 road in Central Portugal, on the border between the two districts of Coimbra and Guarda, near the picturesque villages of Meruge, Santa Eulália and Lagares da Beira, within an easy ride to the cities of Oliveira do Hospital, Coimbra and Viseu, Piódão, the Forest of Buçaco, Monsanto and the coastal city of Porto, known for its medieval riverside, stately bridges and narrow cobbled streets.

   where: Quinta do Amial, Meruge, 3405-351 Oliveira do Hospital, Portugal. GPS: N 40 23.951 / W 7 49.567

   www.toca-da-raposa.com

   www.facebook.com/Toca-da-Raposa-Camping-1721994084687356/