This page is being develped as a resource for local motorcycle riders, providing information on suitable ride out destinations. The area of interest is North East England, with an initial focus on Northumberland and the area within easy reach of the Tyne Valley.

The page was last updated on Monday the 16th of February 2026

At various AJS & MOC, VMCC and NOC meetings we’ve chatted about ride outs when the weather warms up and several possible destinations have been suggested. Here’s a list of those with a link to their websites or Facebook pages. The list will be updated and additional information added.

Note that we have checked that all destinations are ‘biker friendly’ and provide suitable parking, refreshment and food to a good standard…and of course ‘comfort facilities’.

To add are the Riverside Cafe at Chollerford, The Errington Coffee Shop at Stagshaw, Simonburn Tea Room, The Blacksmiths Coffee Shop at Belsay, Bywell Coffee Barn, The Lodge Cafe at Langley Dam and others.

The Nook Café, near Alston – https://www.thenookfarmshop.com/ (Google 4.8 / Facebook 4.7)

The Vale Café in Rothbury – https://www.facebook.com/thevalecafe/?locale=en_GB (Google 4.0 / Facebook 4.4)

Eshott Airfield, north of Morpeth – https://eshottairfield.com/cafe/ (Google 4.9 / Facebook 5.0)

Bradley Burn Farm Café, near Wolsingham – https://www.bradleyburn.co.uk/cafe-shop.php (Google 4.4 / Facebook 4.4)

Fountain Cottage Café, Bellingham – https://fountain-cottage.com/ (Google 4.9 / Facebook 4.9)

Knitsley Mill Farm Shop – https://www.facebook.com/p/Knitsley-Farm-Shop-100027966536529/ (Google 4.8 / Facebook 4.5)

Lintzford Mill, near Rowlands Gill – reviews poor; we’ll avoid that one.

Tower Knowe Café, the first café stop along the Kielder Reservoir road (recently fully refurbished) – https://www.visitkielder.com/cafes-tearooms-coffee-shops/cafe-on-the-water (Google 4.2 / Facebook 4.2)

Shildon Railway Museum, in Shildon – https://www.locomotion.org.uk/visit (Google 4.6 / Facebook 4.6)

Silloth Motorcycle Museum, Silloth – https://sillothmotorcyclemuseum.co.uk/ (Google 4.9 / Facebook 5.0)

Garage Bar and Grille, Burnhope – https://www.garagebarandgrille.co.uk/ (Google 4.8 / Facebook 4.9)

Tan Hill Pub – https://tanhillinn.com/ (Google 4.4 / Facebook 4.2)

The White Monk Refectory Tea Room in Blanchland – https://www.facebook.com/p/The-White-Monk-Tearoom-100063493181030/ (Google 4.6 / Facebook 4.4)