East to West Coast Road Trip | Motorcycle Camping in the UK

Well I surprised myself... I suddenly had a very strong urge to head out for some motorcycle camping!

I took the Bonneville for a 1,000 mile round trip from my starting location in Ipswich, on the east coast of England, over to Cornwall, on the far west coast of the country.

I split my trip into two days, with this, the first day, aiming to reach the south coast and Sweet Hill Farm Camp Site on the Isle of Portland.
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Locations:

- Starting Location: River Orwell, Ipswich
- Camping: Sweet Hill Farm Wild Camping, Sweet Hill Road, Southwell, Isle of Portland, DT5 2DS

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My personal motorcycle: 2010 Triumph Bonneville 865cc (the base version)

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Gear for the Day:

- Exklusiv Rage Shiney Black Helmet
- Styl Martin Yu’Rok Boots
- Throttlesnake Glove Trotter Gloves
- Belstaff Brooklands Jacket
- Fuel Motorcycles Duster Waterproof Jacket
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- PODCAST: Freedom Machines With Freddie Dobbs
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- Filming and editing: @monikameraki (Instagram)

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Music:

- Big Girl: The Shiney One

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[vladmichael]

I never thought that 11 minutes will go so fast. What a great adventure! 😄

[clarson]

The wingman of the road is a very aesthetically pleasing camping set up for a motorcycle. I started motorbike camping with a similar setup. But, after a few trips I switched to a compact lightweight backpacking style of tent. The 2 person backpacking style of tent gives me additional room for my gear, and additional headroom so I can easily sit upright inside the tent. After about 5-10 nights camping with the new tent, I was able to work out everything else. I am now very comfortable camping. I also carry a lightweight compact chair. Visiting with nearby campers, having evening cocktails, or morning coffee, is much more enjoyable with the chair :)

[grahambarber]

I'm such a skinflint that I still use issued military kit: bivvy bag, tarp/basha lean to bungied to the bike etc but a cheap Asda £10 single skin tent also does the job and takes up no room at all. I agree about the economy of camping, more money for fuel and coffee stops 👍

[geebee]

Isle of Portland such a beautiful place when the weather is good.
The viewing point at the Olympic rings has to be one of England's most stunning views and a walk along Chesil beach a must as it's 5, 000 years old, 18 miles long and considered Europe's finest barrier beach.

[freemenofengland]

Back when I started biking aged 16 I owned Goldtop boots and my mate owned a Belstaff waxed jacket for his moped. Not much more than pocket money prices at the time. Now everything is so-o expensive! Especially Belstaff.

[saintsaens]

Road trips are the best - the comfort is often lacking but the sense of adventure is unrivaled.

[palstuart]

Just wot l needed for a cloudy Sunday morning . Also good to be reminded of why l got into motorcycles. Triumph bonneville 💯💙👀🌍

[stevieaki]

Great video again. I'm camping on a little tour of France with my T120 this week. I'm using a 3 person tent...I'm on a motorbike not a bicycle! My revelation (epiphany to quote Freddie), is the Trekology blow up mattress and pillow but, mostly, the little usb battery powered pump which is great for multi destination camping. I think it's called Flextail. A luxury maybe but no more huffing and puffing every night

[jasonadams]

Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thank’s Freddie and Monika

[SMSBJM]

Another low cost option is YHA hostels. Cheap, bed is comfortable enough, serve breakfast and dinner, and drinks. Clean enough. You meet people. And if you choose one near an area of outdoor activity as opposed to the city you avoid most yahoos. Plus, you don't need as much gear. Did a trip in Wales this week. £64 for three nights at two different locations. Just one bit, bring ear plugs.

[hypojames]

Good stuff. These are the kind of videos I'm subscribed for. Your Spanish trip was hardcore

[martinwalker]

tip Freddy if your getting to the point of falling asleep quick espresso and Nap for 10 to 20 minutes by the time you wake, the coffee kicks in and your ready to go.

[AnotherHipster]

excellent video freddie, that petrol station you stopped at is where I ran out of petrol on my triumph street twin. I came to a full stop about 2 miles away from the slip road on the hard shoulder, gave the bike a little shake trying to slosh any petrol around, I rode another 1.5miles. 0.5 miles it stopped I had the slip road in my sights. One final slosh and it got me to the car park entrance so I just pushed it across. Had mcdonald's, pushed it to the petrol station 🤣

[frederickacerra]

What a great Idea on the farm owners part . That would be so popular in the States because you would not get a campsite with all the amenities for that money anywhere that i know of . But like everything here there has to be a ton of laws that will prevent you from doing it . Great Vlog cheers

[Stu_wolf]

Great inspiring video! Surely this is every bikers dream

[MaxBrauns]

Love your solo camping trips! keep em coming!

[timvanbaelen]

Falling a sleep when riding the bike, thank God I'm not the only one ... I even do it with an open face helmet 😊. Glad you stopped in time for coffee and made it safe to the campsite. Great video, looking forward to see the rest of the trip.

[ewan]

Brilliant Freddie. I can't wait for the next episode. Love your camping trips 😊

[hectorshouse]

Would love to see more camping with a motorcycle. Awesome content…thank you.

[stevesane]

10 pound passion! Great stuff Freddie! Doing it in style of a nomad.👌