MCN Pit Stop: Your must-have guide to the best biker destinations in Britain

MCN Pit Stop is your one-stop shop for planning things to do on your motorcycle. We feature some of the best cafes, hotels, camp sites, dealerships and mechanics around the UK, and you can be sure that if you visit them, you'll get a warm welcome.

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Franks Corner Cafe, Colchester: Showrooms, restorations and a cracking bit of grub

Franks Corner Cafe, Colchester: Showrooms, restorations and a cracking bit of grub

Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 9.30am-5.30pm Find out more: frankscorner.co.uk Address: Turkey Cock Ln, Colchester CO3 8ND Bike night is always a hit It’s quite possible you wouldn’t...

Woodland Cafe and Tea Rooms, Aberystwyth: A quaint café in the heart of great Welsh roads

Woodland Cafe and Tea Rooms, Aberystwyth: A quaint café in the heart of great Welsh roads

Opening hours: Monday-Sunday 9.30am-4pm Find out more: www.facebook.com/woodlandstearoomsdevilsbridge Address: A4120, Devil’s Bridge, Aberystwyth SY23 3JW Did someone ask about the...

Café 53, Bridge Motorcycles, Exeter: Long-established dealer is home to a cracking café

Café 53, Bridge Motorcycles, Exeter: Long-established dealer is home to a cracking café

Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 8am-5pm, monthly bike nights in summer Find out more: www.bridgemotorcycles.com/cafe-53 Address: Alphin Brook Rd, Marsh Barton, Exeter EX2 8RG Plenty of...

SBomb, Poole: A must-visit café and workshop for bikers on the south coast

SBomb, Poole: A must-visit café and workshop for bikers on the south coast

Opening hours: Tues 5pm-10pm, Fri 12pm-6pm, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm; closes from end of Dec to March, except Tuesday evenings Find out more: www.sbomb.uk Address: Unit 3, Dee Way, Poole, Dorset, BH15...

Moto Jo's, Market Rasen: An idyllic setting complete with bikes, brews and banter

Moto Jo's, Market Rasen: An idyllic setting complete with bikes, brews and banter

THE DETAILS Open: Fri-Sun 10.30am-4.30pm (from April) Find out more: www.littlegreendragon.co.uk/motojoscafe Address: Off Caistor Rd, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3JF Summer...

Lakeside Café, Castle Donington: Tranquil breakfast emporium just a stone’s throw from Donington Park

Lakeside Café, Castle Donington: Tranquil breakfast emporium just a stone’s throw from Donington Park

Opening hours: 7 days a week 7am-2.30pm Find out more: Facebook: The Lakeside Café Address: 87 Ryecroft Rd, Derby DE74 2RE It may be small, but there are plenty of home...

Le Chai Villa, Dordogne, France: The perfect retreat for riding getaways

Le Chai Villa, Dordogne, France: The perfect retreat for riding getaways

THE DETAILS Open: Open year round Find out more: www.lechaivilla.com Address: 553 Route des Chateaux, 24220 Thenac, Dordogne Sublime roads, superb scenery, what more do you...

Two Flags Café, Rutland: The place for a perfect butty on the Rutland TT

Two Flags Café, Rutland: The place for a perfect butty on the Rutland TT

THE DETAILS Address: A47, Rutland LE15 8QH Open: 7.30am-3pm every day Find out more: www.facebook.com/twoflagscafe Spots to sit and take a load off Ever heard of the Rutland TT?...

Ace Cafe, London: Steeped in history, the Ace is a must-visit venue

Ace Cafe, London: Steeped in history, the Ace is a must-visit venue

Opening hours: Sat-Thurs 8am-10.30pm, Friday 8am-6pm Find out more: london.acecafe.com Address: Ace Corner, North Circular Road, London NW10 7NN It’s not often a biker café becomes known the...

Tattershall Picnic Site, Lincoln: A small hub of bliss in amongst some cracking riding routes

Tattershall Picnic Site, Lincoln: A small hub of bliss in amongst some cracking riding routes

THE DETAILS Opening times: Open 7 days 8.30am-3.30pm, late on bike nights, closed Oct-Mar Find out more: Facebook: Tattershall Picnic Site Address: 47 Sleaford Rd, Tattershall, Lincoln LN4...

Orton Scar Café, Penrith: The perfect countryside pit stop for bikers

Orton Scar Café, Penrith: The perfect countryside pit stop for bikers

Open: Mon-Sun 9am-4pm Find out more: https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/places/orton-scar-cafe/ Unit 1 Silver, Orton Rd, Penrith, CA10 3RQ If you’re out between the Lake District and the...

Castle Café, Withernsea: Castle Café makes for the perfect biking stop on the coast

Castle Café, Withernsea: Castle Café makes for the perfect biking stop on the coast

Opening hours: 7 days 9am-5pm-ish, late on Wednesdays Find out more: Facebook: Castle Café Withernsea Thursday Bike Nights Address: 10 Pier Rd, Withernsea HU19 2JS Bike nights at Castle...

Willingham Woods Kiosk, Market Rasen: A small, but mighty woodland rest stop

Willingham Woods Kiosk, Market Rasen: A small, but mighty woodland rest stop

Open: Monday-Friday 8.30am-3pm Find out more: www.facebook.com/willinghamwoods Willingham Wood, Market Rasen LN8 3QT [L-R] Owner Beth Holvey with long-term staffers Jane and...

Tea @ the Shee, Ballater: A must-stop spot in the gorgeous Cairngorms, just off the NC500

Tea @ the Shee, Ballater: A must-stop spot in the gorgeous Cairngorms, just off the NC500

Open: 7 days a week 8.30-4.45pm Find out more: www.ski-glenshee.co.uk Glenshee Ski Centre, Old Military Rd, Ballater AB35 5XU It’s the perfect stop for any rambling biker With summer...

Munchies of Grove, Wantage: A great stop surrounded by ace riding routes

Munchies of Grove, Wantage: A great stop surrounded by ace riding routes

Open: Monday-Friday 7am-3.30pm, Saturday 8am-2pm Find out more: https://www.munchiesofgrove.com/ 10 Millbrook Square, Grove, Wantage OX12 7JZ A warm welcome from behind the...

Chequered Flag, Darley Moor, Ashbourne: This legendary Derbyshire circuit offers grub every weekend

Chequered Flag, Darley Moor, Ashbourne: This legendary Derbyshire circuit offers grub every weekend

Opening hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday Mondays 9am-4pm Find out more: Facebook: Chequered Flag Café at Darley Moor Address: Darley Moor Circuit, Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6...

Victoria Biker's Pub, Coalville: It’s more than just a biker’s pub, it’s a live music venue

Victoria Biker's Pub, Coalville: It’s more than just a biker’s pub, it’s a live music venue

THE DETAILS Opening times: Mon-Wed 7pm-late, Thurs 12pm-late, Fri 10am-late, Sat 11am-late, Sun 12.30-late Find out more: www.vicbikerspub.co.uk Address: Whitwick Rd, Coalville,...

Owl’s Nest Tea Room, Llandovery: A must-stop destination on any Welsh biking trip

Owl’s Nest Tea Room, Llandovery: A must-stop destination on any Welsh biking trip

Opening hours: Tues-Fri 10.30am-5pm, 10am-5pm at weekends Find out more: www.facebook.com/owlsnestLlandovery Address: Lower Rd, Llandovery SA20 0DJ Now that’s what we call a cool car...

Monster Road Café, Milford Haven: This dealership café has with themed breakfasts and lush routes

Monster Road Café, Milford Haven: This dealership café has with themed breakfasts and lush routes

Opening hours:  Mon-Fri 9am-3pm, Sat 9am-2pm (open later in summer) Find out more: www.facebook.com/celticmonster Address: Service Station, Main Rd, Waterston, Milford Haven, SA73 1DP On...

Loomies, Hampshire: Famous Pit Stop in the middle of the South Downs

Loomies, Hampshire: Famous Pit Stop in the middle of the South Downs

Open Winter: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, open late Wed; Sun 8am-4pm (later in summer) Find out more: www.loomiescafe.co.uk Alton Road, West Meon, Hampshire, GU32 1JX Summer brings out all the...

Amici Coffee, Sandy: The perfect pitstop just off the A1

Amici Coffee, Sandy: The perfect pitstop just off the A1

Opening hours: 6am-6pm 7 days a week, Wed bike nights ‘til 9pm from April Find out more: www.facebook.com/amicicoffeecafe Address: Girtford Bridge House, Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 1NA Nobody...

A history lesson, great views and good eats too

A history lesson, great views and good eats too

Opening hours:  Tuesday-Sunday 9.30am – 5pm Find out more: internationalbcc.co.uk Address: Canwick Ave, Lincoln LN4 2HQ There are countless bikes for the InSpire Ride If you haven’t...

Un1t 7, Llanelli: A must-stop destination for anyone touring Wales

Un1t 7, Llanelli: A must-stop destination for anyone touring Wales

THE DETAILS Opening times: Mon-Fri 10.30am-3pm, Sat-Sun 9.30am-4pm (and evening events) Find out more: www.un1t7.com Address: Burry Rd, Llanelli SA15 2DS Cuppa and a cake...

Custom Café, Bexhill-on-Sea: Roadside stop on a coastal ride

Custom Café, Bexhill-on-Sea: Roadside stop on a coastal ride

THE DETAILS Open: 7 days 8am-4pm, Thurs-Friday 6pm-10pm Find out more: www.thecustomcafe.co.uk Address: Barnhorn Road (A259), Bexhill-on-Sea TN39 4QR A work of art admired in the...

Choppers Café, Marlborough: a busy biker hub nestled in the North Wessex Downs

Choppers Café, Marlborough: a busy biker hub nestled in the North Wessex Downs

Open: Mon-Fri 7am-3pm, Sat 7.30am-2pm, Thursday bike nights from 4.30pm, Sundays from Easter Find out more: www.facebook.com/chopperscafedarren A338, Burbage, Marlborough SN8 3RT Hit...

The Gasket, Wigan: A shipping container with a biking twist

The Gasket, Wigan: A shipping container with a biking twist

THE DETAILS Opening times: Wed-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-3pm Find out more: www.facebook.com/gasket.the Address: Skull House Ln, Appley Bridge, Wigan WN6 9DR Lee and Emma in their...

Gilks’ Garage Café, Warwickshire: The local car garage-turned café makes a great hub for bikers

Gilks’ Garage Café, Warwickshire: The local car garage-turned café makes a great hub for bikers

THE DETAILS Address: Banbury Rd, Kineton, Warwick, CV35 0JZ Open: 9am-3pm Wednesday to Sunday Find out more: gilksgaragecafe.com (L-R) Rob Payne, Mark Kirton, Keith, Katherine, Gary...

Yondermann Café, Buxton: The perfect spot to take a break in the picturesque Peak District

Yondermann Café, Buxton: The perfect spot to take a break in the picturesque Peak District

Opening hours: Everyday 8am-3pm Find out more: www.yondermanncafe.com Address: A623, Wardlow Mires, Buxton SK17 8RW With so many bikers making the Peaks their mecca (and for good reason!),...

Revs and Relics, Rotherham: The perfect spot for a cuppa and a chat

Revs and Relics, Rotherham: The perfect spot for a cuppa and a chat

Opening hours: Monday-Friday 9.30am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, closed on Sundays Find out more: www.facebook.com/revsnrelicscafe Address: 77 Blyth Rd, Maltby, Rotherham With bikers racing to...

777 Motorcycle Café, Lymington: From garage, to café, to pub, 777 is steeped in motorcycling history

777 Motorcycle Café, Lymington: From garage, to café, to pub, 777 is steeped in motorcycling history

Opening hours: Tues-Fri 11am-11pm, Sat-Sun 9am-9pm Find out more: www.instagram.com/777motorcyclecafe Address: 3 Gosport St, Lymington SO41 9BG Rafe Seven has been a biker all his life. When...

The Rolling Scones, Gosport: The Rolling Scones blends baked goods and breakfasts in the perfect way

The Rolling Scones, Gosport: The Rolling Scones blends baked goods and breakfasts in the perfect way

Opening hours: 7 days 8.30am-3:00pm, bike nights 1st and 3rd Wed of the month, 6pm-8pm Find out more: www.facebook.com/TheRollingSconesCafeGosport Address: 19 Rowner Rd, Gosport PO13...

Emma’s Café, Woburn: Fresh food next to a dealership

Emma’s Café, Woburn: Fresh food next to a dealership

Opening hours: Tues-Sat 9am-3pm, events usually on Sundays Find out more: www.facebook.com/StopnStuffTriumphWoburn Address: Pure Triumph, George St, Woburn, Milton Keynes MK17 9PY Previously...

Penny Garth Cafe, Hawes: A must-stop spot in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales

Penny Garth Cafe, Hawes: A must-stop spot in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales

THE DETAILS Opening times: Mon-Wed 10am-3pm, Sat-Sun 9am-4pm Find out more: pennygarthcafe.co.uk Address: Market Pl, Hawes DL8 3RD Christian outside the Penny Garth Ever gone for...

Faun Café, Gainsborough: A café on an old RAF base that has become a hub for bikers

Faun Café, Gainsborough: A café on an old RAF base that has become a hub for bikers

THE DETAILS Opening hours: Tues-Fri 10am-3pm, Sun 9am-3:30pm (winter hours) Find out more: www.facebook.com/fauncafe Address: Caenby Corner Estate, Gibson Rd, Hemswell Cliff, Gainsborough...

Aerodrome Café, Goodwood Motor Circuit: A blissful stop in the centre of the home of racing

Aerodrome Café, Goodwood Motor Circuit: A blissful stop in the centre of the home of racing

Open Summer hours: 7 days 9am-5pm (9am-4pm in winter) Find out more: www.goodwood.com Goodwood, Motor Circuit, Chichester PO18 0PH When you think of Goodwood, most will think of star-studded...

The Fuel Stop Café, Chichester: Roadside stop on a coastal ride

The Fuel Stop Café, Chichester: Roadside stop on a coastal ride

Open Mon-Fri 6.45am-2.30pm, Sat-Sun 8.15am-12.30pm Find out more: www.fuelstopcafe.co.uk A27 West Bound, Chichester PO20 1QH, United Kingdom If you’re up for a coastal cruise down south,...