For riders seeking one of the best motorcycle touring routes in the UK, the Minehead Loop from Veloce Club delivers a complete day in the saddle. This sweeping 195-mile motorcycle touring GPX route, beginning and ending in Minehead, showcases the finest riding roads across Exmoor National Park, North Devon, and the fringes of Dartmoor National Park.
Available now in the Veloce Club Route Library, this professionally curated motorcycle navigation file is designed specifically for riders who want flowing roads, dramatic scenery, and perfectly spaced stops. You can download the full GPX file here:
https://www.veloceclub.co.uk/products/minehead-loop-195mile-gpx-route
A True Motorcycle Touring Route: Exmoor’s Open Moorland and Flowing Roads
Leaving Minehead, the route climbs immediately into Exmoor National Park — one of the UK’s most iconic motorcycle touring regions. This opening section sets the tone with fast A-roads, flowing B-roads, and open moorland sweepers, offering wide visibility, technical bends, and uninterrupted riding rhythm.
These early miles represent everything riders look for in a premium motorcycle GPX route — predictable surfaces, elevation changes, and scenery that makes motorcycle touring across the UK so rewarding.
Coastal Views and the First Stop: Instow, North Devon
Descending out of Exmoor, the route tracks west toward the North Devon coast, transitioning into sweeping countryside lanes and estuary views. The first planned stop is at Instow, where riders can regroup at John’s of Instow for coffee and cake overlooking the Torridge estuary.
This stop reflects the philosophy behind the Veloce Club Route Library — motorcycle touring routes designed not just for riding, but for the complete experience.
Technical Riding Through Devon to Tavistock and Dartmoor
Heading inland, the character of the ride evolves. Riders encounter a mix of open A-roads and tighter hedge-lined sections, requiring precise throttle control and focus — exactly the type of riding motorcyclists seek when exploring Devon.
The route builds toward Tavistock, a historic market town on the western edge of Dartmoor, where riders can stop for lunch and refuel both themselves and their bikes before continuing the motorcycle tour.
From Tavistock, the GPX route brushes Dartmoor’s dramatic upland landscape. Expect exposed moorland roads, sweeping curves, and long, uninterrupted stretches — ideal terrain for motorcycle touring riders using Beeline Moto navigation or INNOVV GPS recording systems.
A Motorcycle Culture Stop and the Final Push Back to Minehead
The final planned stop at Union Road Moto Velo offers a perfect blend of motorcycle culture and quality refreshment — an ideal regroup point before the final leg.
From here, the route returns north across elevated moorland, eventually descending back into Minehead. With approximately six hours of riding time, this route delivers exceptional variety — from fast moorland sweepers to coastal scenery and technical countryside lanes.
This is motorcycle touring in its purest form.
Designed for Modern Motorcycle Navigation and Touring Equipment
The Minehead Loop GPX file is fully compatible with modern motorcycle navigation and recording systems, including:
- Beeline Moto II motorcycle navigation
- INNOVV N2 and other INNOVV GPS dashcam system
- All major motorcycle GPX navigation apps
Using a professionally built GPX file ensures accurate navigation, optimal road selection, and stress-free touring, allowing riders to focus entirely on the road ahead.
Part of the Veloce Club Route Library
The Minehead Loop is part of the growing Veloce Club Route Library, a collection of premium motorcycle GPX routes across the UK and Europe. Each route is rider-tested and optimised for:
- Motorcycle touring and long-distance riding
- Scenic routes with minimal traffic
- Technical and flowing riding roadsReliable fuel, coffee, and rest stops
Before setting off, riders should also review the official Veloce Club Motorcycle Touring Guide for essential preparation advice:
https://www.veloceclub.co.uk/blogs/blogs-news-and-other-stuff-happening-at-veloce-club/motorcycle-touring-guide
This guide covers motorcycle touring packing lists, navigation setup, and ride preparation, helping ensure every journey is safe, comfortable, and enjoyable.
Download the Minehead Loop Motorcycle Touring GPX Route
If you're planning a UK motorcycle tour or looking for one of the best motorcycle routes in Devon and Exmoor, the Minehead Loop delivers a complete, unforgettable riding experience.
Download the GPX route now and experience one of the UK’s finest motorcycle touring routes:
https://www.veloceclub.co.uk/products/minehead-loop-195mile-gpx-route
Discover better roads. Ride smarter routes. Experience motorcycle touring as it was meant to be.
