11th - 24th May 2027
This is the NC 500 on steroids as we circumnavigate the awe inspiring northern coast roads, hopping across to the islands of Bute, Jura and Islay to decipher and taste the liquid gold that is Scottish whisky.
Jura, Whisky, Wilderness and George Orwell
Our NC500 Liquid Gold Run offers an interesting extra! The famous writer George Orwell stayed on Jura in a off grid farmhouse called Barnwell, where he wrote his novel 1984.
He stayed between 1946-49 whilst recovering from tuberculosis. The title is believed to be the reversal of the year it was completed. In todays World, his warnings about surveillance, control and the loss of freedom can feel uncomfortable familiar.
All the more reason to savour the freedom we have. Come and ride, explore, laugh and raise a glass of Scotland’s Liquid Gold to US
We begin our journey from Matlock Bath, biking Mecca and taste some of their own local nectar during our ‘Get to know each other’ dinner on our first night.
Our journey takes us to overnights in Clydebank where Scotland’s first commercial whisky distillery was established. A ferry to Bute and on to Tarbert to stay at the 4* Stonefield Castle built in 1837. Jura our next stop and then a ferry to Islay where we have two days to explore and visit the 8+ distilleries in the area !! On to Oban and the smallest distillery in Scotland right in the town. Northbound we pass the Glenfinnen Viaduct and ride through Glencoe to arrive at Gairloch Hunting Lodge with the Badachro distillery just around the corner! Marvel at the ruggedness of the most northerly coast roads - in contrast to the smooth whiskies of the highlands. Borgie Lodge - my own old hunting ground welcomes us for a night in luxury before we ride on to John O’Groats to get ‘that’ photograph.
If Wolf distillery at Thurso is open - we are DEF popping in there to say Hello ! I will relay the story over a post dinner whisky one night !
Dornoch next and we stay two nights so that we can visit Dunrobin Castle a ‘fairytale’ castle and the well known Glenmorangie distillery, or pop in to The Whisky Bar at Dornoch Hotel.
We ride south over the Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh which is our home for two days. The castle, the dungeons, Holyrood House and Leith docks -where the Royal Yacht Britannia is moored, are all fantastic visitor spots.
Then southbound back to Matlock Bath and home on out last day, with adventures, stories and maybe a bottle of the liquid gold in our panniers!
This is a ‘GOLD’ tour with carefully selected 4/5* accommodations with full breakfast each day.
Tour cost - ‘Gold Standard’ is £3750 and includes:-
Tour introduction dinner
Tour brief
13 nights accommodation single occupancy (double available)
Guided riding by experienced tour lead / first aid instructor
GPX files
All ferry tickets
Booking of Tours (distillery tours/castles costs not included in tour price)
Tour photography
Tour videos
Liquid GOLD gift
SILVER STANDARD - £2950
Tour introduction dinner
Tour brief
13 nights shared accommodation in 3/4/5*
Guided riding by experienced tour lead/fist aid instructor
GPX files
All ferry tickets
Booking of tours
(distillery tours/castles/entrance fees not included in tour price)
Tour photography
Tour video
Liquid GOLD gift
Need to hire a motorcycle?
You can arrange motorcycle hire for selected tours that start in the UK. Two companies to try are RoadTrip Motorcycle Rental in Woking, near Heathrow Airport and Superbike Rental near Brentwood, Essex.
Before booking your tour, check directly with the hire company that they have a bike for your dates and that your rental covers the full route. If you’re unsure what to ask for, get in touch and I’ll help.
WANT TO SEE THE FULL NC500 LIQUID GOLD ITINERARY - CLICK HERE
11th - 24th May 2027
This is the NC 500 on steroids as we circumnavigate the awe inspiring northern coast roads, hopping across to the islands of Bute, Jura and Islay to decipher and taste the liquid gold that is Scottish whisky.
Jura, Whisky, Wilderness and George Orwell
Our NC500 Liquid Gold Run offers an interesting extra! The famous writer George Orwell stayed on Jura in a off grid farmhouse called Barnwell, where he wrote his novel 1984.
He stayed between 1946-49 whilst recovering from tuberculosis. The title is believed to be the reversal of the year it was completed. In todays World, his warnings about surveillance, control and the loss of freedom can feel uncomfortable familiar.
All the more reason to savour the freedom we have. Come and ride, explore, laugh and raise a glass of Scotland’s Liquid Gold to US
We begin our journey from Matlock Bath, biking Mecca and taste some of their own local nectar during our ‘Get to know each other’ dinner on our first night.
Our journey takes us to overnights in Clydebank where Scotland’s first commercial whisky distillery was established. A ferry to Bute and on to Tarbert to stay at the 4* Stonefield Castle built in 1837. Jura our next stop and then a ferry to Islay where we have two days to explore and visit the 8+ distilleries in the area !! On to Oban and the smallest distillery in Scotland right in the town. Northbound we pass the Glenfinnen Viaduct and ride through Glencoe to arrive at Gairloch Hunting Lodge with the Badachro distillery just around the corner! Marvel at the ruggedness of the most northerly coast roads - in contrast to the smooth whiskies of the highlands. Borgie Lodge - my own old hunting ground welcomes us for a night in luxury before we ride on to John O’Groats to get ‘that’ photograph.
If Wolf distillery at Thurso is open - we are DEF popping in there to say Hello ! I will relay the story over a post dinner whisky one night !
Dornoch next and we stay two nights so that we can visit Dunrobin Castle a ‘fairytale’ castle and the well known Glenmorangie distillery, or pop in to The Whisky Bar at Dornoch Hotel.
We ride south over the Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh which is our home for two days. The castle, the dungeons, Holyrood House and Leith docks -where the Royal Yacht Britannia is moored, are all fantastic visitor spots.
Then southbound back to Matlock Bath and home on out last day, with adventures, stories and maybe a bottle of the liquid gold in our panniers!
This is a ‘GOLD’ tour with carefully selected 4/5* accommodations with full breakfast each day.
Tour cost - ‘Gold Standard’ is £3750 and includes:-
Tour introduction dinner
Tour brief
13 nights accommodation single occupancy (double available)
Guided riding by experienced tour lead / first aid instructor
GPX files
All ferry tickets
Booking of Tours (distillery tours/castles costs not included in tour price)
Tour photography
Tour videos
Liquid GOLD gift
SILVER STANDARD - £2950
Tour introduction dinner
Tour brief
13 nights shared accommodation in 3/4/5*
Guided riding by experienced tour lead/fist aid instructor
GPX files
All ferry tickets
Booking of tours
(distillery tours/castles/entrance fees not included in tour price)
Tour photography
Tour video
Liquid GOLD gift
Need to hire a motorcycle?
You can arrange motorcycle hire for selected tours that start in the UK. Two companies to try are RoadTrip Motorcycle Rental in Woking, near Heathrow Airport and Superbike Rental near Brentwood, Essex.
Before booking your tour, check directly with the hire company that they have a bike for your dates and that your rental covers the full route. If you’re unsure what to ask for, get in touch and I’ll help.
WANT TO SEE THE FULL NC500 LIQUID GOLD ITINERARY - CLICK HERE
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