Hertfordshire is one of the best counties in the UK for motorcycling, with its mix of sweeping countryside roads, quiet rural lanes, and twisty B-roads linking historic villages. Whether you're looking for a relaxed weekend ride or a challenging route through the Chiltern Hills, Hertfordshire offers something for every rider.
At Veloce Club, we’ve created a growing Motorcycle Route Library packed with downloadable GPX routes that let you explore the best riding roads in Hertfordshire and beyond. Many of these routes start and finish at Veloce Club, making it the perfect base to meet fellow riders, enjoy great coffee and food, and prepare for the ride ahead.
➡️ Explore the full Veloce Club Motorcycle Route Library to download routes and start planning your next ride.
Why Hertfordshire Is Perfect for Motorcycle Riding
Hertfordshire is packed with rolling countryside, historic market towns, and fantastic riding roads. Popular biker routes wind through areas such as Hitchin, Stevenage, St Albans and the Chiltern foothills, offering smooth tarmac and scenic landscapes.
Some of the most popular roads and areas riders love include:
- B655 Barton-le-Clay to Hitchin – famous for its twisty sections and countryside views.
- Lilley and Great Offley lanes – relaxed rural riding through picturesque villages.
- A602 Hitchin to Ware – a classic Hertfordshire ride linking market towns with sweeping bends.
These roads combine to create fantastic day rides with minimal traffic and maximum enjoyment.
The Best Motorcycle Routes in Hertfordshire
Here are some of the most enjoyable motorcycle routes in Hertfordshire — perfect for weekend rides or group rides with friends.
1. The Chiltern Hills Scenic Loop
Distance: ~90–120 km
Highlights: Hitchin, Lilley, Great Offley, Barton Hills
This route takes you through the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering some of the best curves in the county. Expect quiet lanes, rolling countryside, and incredible viewpoints.
It’s a fantastic route for riders who enjoy technical corners and smooth B-roads with minimal traffic.
2. The North Hertfordshire Explorer
Distance: ~80 km
Highlights: Hitchin – Stevenage – Ware – countryside villages
This route links several great riding roads including sections of the A602 between Hitchin and Ware, a classic Hertfordshire ride.
You'll pass historic market towns, countryside pubs, and open farmland — making it perfect for a relaxed Sunday ride.
3. The Hertfordshire & Essex Border Run
Distance: ~110 km
Highlights: Ware – Bishop’s Stortford – rural Essex lanes
For riders who want a longer day out, this route crosses the Hertfordshire–Essex border, linking quiet rural roads with sweeping countryside sections.
These routes are popular with motorcyclists because they offer varied terrain, smooth tarmac, and beautiful scenery, making them ideal for both experienced riders and beginners.
Start and Finish Your Ride at Veloce Club
Many of the Veloce Club motorcycle routes start and finish at Veloce Club itself, creating the perfect meeting point for riders.
When you arrive you can:
☕ Enjoy great coffee and cake
🍔 Grab food before or after your ride
🏍️ Meet and chat with other bikers
🧥 Shop our range of motorcycle protective clothing and apparel
Veloce Club has quickly become a hub for the riding community, bringing together riders who share a passion for exploring the best roads in the UK.
Download GPX Motorcycle Routes for Your Sat Nav
Every route in the Veloce Club Route Library is supplied as a GPX file, the universal format used by most motorcycle navigation systems.
This means you can easily load routes onto your:
- INNOVV N2 Smart Rider
- Beeline Moto II
- Garmin motorcycle sat nav
- TomTom Rider
- Smartphone navigation apps
- GPS devices
Simply download the GPX file, upload it to your device, and follow the route.
➡️ Browse Veloce Club motorcycle sat navs and navigation gear to make navigation even easier on your rides.
Why Riders Love the Veloce Club Route Library
Our growing route library makes discovering new roads simple.
Each route includes:
- GPX navigation file
- Ride description
- Distance and estimated ride time
- Highlights and scenic stops
Whether you want a short evening ride or a full-day motorcycle adventure, you’ll find routes ready to download and ride.
➡️ Explore all Veloce Club motorcycle routes and start planning your next ride today.
Plan Your Next Hertfordshire Motorcycle Ride
From twisty B-roads to scenic countryside loops, Hertfordshire offers some fantastic riding close to London. With downloadable GPX routes, great roads, and a thriving biker community, it’s the perfect place to explore on two wheels.
Before you head out, stop by Veloce Club — grab a coffee, meet fellow riders, and get ready to experience the best motorcycle routes in Hertfordshire.
