A Welsh Road Trip on a Royal Enfield Classic 350

The start of a 1,000 mile road trip on a Royal Enfield Classic 350, from the east coast of England, to the west coast of Wales, through Snowdonia National Park and then down to the Brecon Beacons.
For the first leg, I’m heading 300 miles west, through Snowdonia and to the coastal town of Barmouth.
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Locations:
- Ipswich, Suffolk
- Snowdonia National Park
- Barmouth, Wales
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The Bike:
2022 Royal Enfield Classic 350
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[@kramnam4716]

Slightly terrifying watching you thread through the lorries.. and the only person who moved for you was the supercar ( Lamborghini?) who has zero visibility but moved for you. Credit!

[@moonman8450]

Wouldn’t want a scratch in that 😂

[@Shane-ln5zz]

Best part of riding in the city is the squeeze through the traffic

[@mindspinn311]

The camera makes it look closer than it is. That bike is a breeze to filter through traffic.

[@stevezahn8056]

Ya think that’s fun, you should try it with a big Harley lol

[@Rossy167]

Freddie has ridden in Bali so it’ll seem like nothing to him. There’s an east - west road from Gillimanuk to Denpasar that is just 50 miles smoke spewing lorries on a bumpy surface. Really tests your riding skills lol

[@rampo143]

Dude we Indians are riding more than 4000 KM to our Royal Enfield from Kanyakumari to Jammu and Kashmir ❤❤❤the bullet is a perfect bike for long trips ❤❤❤

[@henrikmaneskiold6964]

Big thanks to you both for charing your videos and adventures. It’s very soothing for mind and soul.

[@user-tu1zw8pj9b]

That shot in front of coffee shop and the mountains where you talk about no coffee shops or petrol stations were stunning

[@andyhewitt7588]

Please ask Monica do do a print of that pic. I’ll be your first customer 😀

[@TheSpectre223]

That view down the valley for the piece to camera was spectacular

[@teneretraveller8980]

Proof positive that travelling can be done on any bike. Love that 350. Soft panniers and a 50mph tour is ideal. Less really is more, sometimes. Cold hands? 'Borrow' a couple of plastic gloves from the diesel pump at a filling station. Worn on the outside of summer gloves they make enough of difference to keep going. Beautiful part of the world. Enjoy. Safe travels 👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

Ah I’ll try wearing them on the outside of my biking gloves. I usually try the plastic gloves on the inside and don’t find it helps hugely, so your method may be better. Thanks🙌🏻

[@jayneteale9782]

Heated grips anybody 👍🧨

[@teneretraveller8980]

@@jayneteale9782 I've had them on every bike I've bought since 2002.

[@mraidymaddful]

I have tried that in the past and it actually makes your hands colder. Inner cotton gloves from a garden centre would be better

[@anthonyprice5596]

Went to Spain on an old Indian 500 Enfield 2100 trouble free miles, 55 mph all the way, drew a crowd everywhere I stopped. I think people loved to see a bike kick started!!

[@owenfarmer4197]

Freddie I’ve been sceptical about your channel in the past but you have won this grumpy older biker over. Good work good videos and all enjoying the material so far Thanks

[@blueaugust227]

This is my dream journey on my dream bike. I am incredibly jealous! :) And the enfield made it with no issues. I knew it would.

[@the.communist]

These bikes are overweight

[@NoPrivateProperty]

why so negative comrade? you get what you pay for @@the.communist

[@Shane-ln5zz]

It would be a bit shocking if a new bike had issues on 1k miles,

[@mikhailk86]

Come to India.. you'll find plenty of these and plenty of filtering through crazy traffic.😊

[@rickmancr]

Did a 150 mile ride in South Wales yesterday, taking in Gospel Pass and Llyn Brianne. Same day as your trip, and it was quite pleasant. Obviously you were far enough further north to make a difference. :-) Listening to the Enfield's exhaust took me right back to 1968, when I had passed my test and was riding my first "big" bike, an Ariel single, around Welsh roads.

[@billgreenman3639]

Love my chrome/bronze 350. Mostly daily work commutes, but the occasional relaxing country road "don't care where I am " trip is truly refreshing.

[@allenfazer]

I purchased a Royal Enfield 500 Bullet from Ebay, a number of years ago, collected it in Grimsby and drove it to Holyhead in a day and got the ferry back to Ireland it was a very memorable trip did the whole trip on one tank of fuel!

[@chrisdagnall8666]

Great bike for those Welsh roads. Loved the observations, no mobile signal, it's Wales, no Starbucks or Costa, it's Wales, far between petrol stations, it's Wales, I love wales😊

[@jameslast3192]

It’s a view of a car park! And an ordinary sun set. You need to get yourself to NZ mate!

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

It's hard to imagine a more perfect bike to take in 1000 miles of gorgeous blue sky overhead, and fantastic scenery around. It will simply not allow you to rush and race away the miles even if you wanted to for some reason. Just contemplating life to the soothing deep rumble of that motor must be an absolute dream. And then when you stop, and park you have this beautiful thing to look at.

[@spacerconrad]

Bundled up in cold weather gear at the park, everyone else in short sleeves and pants. Wind chill... Woooo!

[@14biscuits]

It took a second to realise that filtering was sped up 😂😂 the difference it makes when other vehicle drivers make that bit of space between lanes is massive, you aren't slowing them up and you can just stay safe and out of their way. Also re the summer gloves, I know you like a top tip...get yourself some thin cotton gloves, or cheap running gloves from somewhere like Sports Direct, keep them in an inside pocket on your jacket or under your bike's seat - wear them under your summer gloves when it is cold, what a difference it makes!!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Haha yep, I’m not that quick😆 This is a brilliant tip- 100% I’m going to go to a Sports Direct or Millets to pick some up. Thanks🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@simoncaddick9085]

Or "Silks" from a Motorcycle Shop.

[@donalharrington6462]

Definitely, I got a wonderful pair of really thin Marino wool gloves at a cycling shop, amazing under the bike gloves. I actually use my cycling kit under my biker gear. It's amazing for breathable and wind proofing.

[@bullymac68]

The Welsh countryside and the Royal Enfield pair up beautifully!

[@endresac369]

an external mic with a dead cat closer to the exhaust would've been so tasty, I love the exhaust note mate!

[@seayak]

From Canada where we can't (and dare not) filter around transport trucks and cars on the highway, those scenes were as scary as the scenic road scenes in Wales were relaxing.

[@tonystanley3117]

Living in Shropshire on the Welsh borders I recognize many of the roads and places in the video - dont tell everyone how good it is, they'll all come! If you get a chance ride the road from Machynlleth to Llanidloes via Staylittle - you will love it!

[@johnbellamy6449]

lovely places you mention .used to deliver petrol to both locations .

[@allanhughes7859]

110% agree what a ride !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@johncranwell3783]

Croeso I Cymru Freddie and Monika! When you were in the knockin shop you were 31 miles to south from my home….I know you are on a biggish tour, but please do come again to the very north following the A5 across to Snowdonia Anglesey the lleyn peninsula Really will blow you away and also I’d be really happy to show you all the best places …. Meantime, enjoy your stay and travels through Pembrokeshire and along the south coast … I lived in Mid Glamorgan for three years before moving up to North Wales and been here for the last 35 years…. Go happily safely with a lot of fun and thanks for your films . PS I’m seriously thinking about buying a classic 350 based on your reviews and some others . I’ve always had faster bikes, but all they do for me, is bring unwanted attention of a speeding ticket… and they are pretty hot and up here with speeding in North Wales….

[@masterprattu]

This is a stunning video - I had no clue that the British countryside is so pictueresque and serene.

[@venom2.859]

Before I don't like classic 350...After your 👀watching video I like classic 350...love from India

[@mraidymaddful]

Back in the late 90's I had a Honda CB125TB2. It was a twin cylinder, twin carb machine that would; reasonably easily, do 85 to 90 mph on a long straight. What made me think of the little Honda Freddie, was when you mentioned that the Classic was red lining at 70 mph. For me that's just not enough. I live in Huddersfield in Yorkshire which; for those that know, is equally as hilly as where you filmed this vlog. I take my wife to work most nights in the car on a journey of more or less 20 miles. Sadly, the Classic just wouldn't have the necessary power to carry us two fatties plus luggage up most of these hills around here. I have been watching shed loads of videos on new bikes as I am going to get another one, probably next year. I really would like the new Classic 650 which is due out in the not too distant future and that will have enough power to transport the Yorkshire Fat Club around, lol..........

[@alejandrodelasala6528]

Genius, a big salute from Argentina, Ilove your videos and the classic 350 ( The essencial part of the universal history of the XX 's century )

[@mikebelton1677]

Freddie you need to come to South Wales, we have the best beaches down here. Love the fact that you have come to Wales. We have the best roads, full of Twisties. Would recommend the going over the black mountains from Llandovery (known as the Top gear Road), unfortunately it's down to 40mph and had average speed cameras :(

[@pw9150]

It’s a l l Classic ✨ Peace of mind, landscape just breathtaking, all in all an eye candy 🌅 thx 🙏🏻

[@petewelsh9978]

Wales is still a hidden gem - everyone goes to the Lake District or Scotland and somehow Wales gets a bit forgotten. The Elan valley from Aberystwyth to Rhayader is one of the most beautiful routes in the UK

[@dertechniker8867]

Thank you very much. I will check it out. Greetings from Germany.

[@harrienelle6471]

Sssst! It's what keeps it great. Don't spoil it now...

[@kalnwi2023]

"migrants" will find it, don't worry.

[@huwtgriffiths4448]

I agree I live in the beacons national park and I ride all over the elan valley is awesome..

[@reinmansmith]

As with your Scottish trip, we travel Europe and the World in search of beautiful roads and places, yet as this video shows we have such beauty right here in the United Kingdom all on our doorstep…. Thank you for your beautiful filming showing the best our country has to offer 👍

[@kseth6992]

This is truly a Classic countryside

[@RUBBERTANK_3]

I really like the idea of reliability when it comes to these bikes, and I really like the idea of traveling vast distances, this could probably never happen on my 1942 matchless g3l single rigid frame!

[@passinthru4328]

Some stunning scenery, and that Classic 350 is beautiful.

[@cpkay33]

those views are incredible. thanks for sharing the experience!

[@Busywave]

Love seeing you take a road trip on the RE classic 350. Freddie, you never fail to inspire me to get out there and ride!

[@roviwoteap2375]

We used to pass through Knockin on holiday to North Wales back in the 70’s and used to joke how it was a ghost town, as we’d never see anyone, or anything in fact.

[@SherKhan-b1kes]

Stunning scenery, thanks🙏🏽 for taking us pillion through 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales 👍🏽

[@chillridesjohn]

stunning view with a beautiful bike, thanks for taking us along! ❤

[@tomasnilsson866]

Fantastic content! Thank you Freddie!

[@oldhelmet4213]

Barmouth if I'm not mistaken. We moved to Wales just over three years ago. It's a great place to live and the riding is fantastic.

[@teamjono69]

I dont see the issue myself... I take my Classic 350 on 400 mile trips every week, she never misses a beat... flat out for hours at a time...

[@leeandjancruise]

Hey Freddie I'm an Englishman living in Wales and consider myself so fortunate for doing so but just watch out for the speed camera vans when you least expect them. Looking from your window towards the end of the vlog I know where you are staying, don't panic I won't stalk you both lol, it's a lovely part of Wales, I think we're even forecast some decent weather, enjoy and ride safe.

[@udit2622]

Beautiful Landscape, Thanks Freddie.

[@carlray6010]

Freddie, great video, always enjoy your enthusiasm about what you’re doing and/or riding. Great share mate!

[@liamfisher4191]

I grew up on the borders ....in a welsh town called wrexham. The countryside is stunning where you are ....enjoy and keep sending the videos .....this one warms my heart as I live in western Australia now.

[@jannerfox9292]

Lovely video thank you Freddy, ideal bike to tour on as you have time to see what you ride through. Enjoy Wales!

[@TheNorthernClassicRider]

Hey Freddie, Ordered a classic 350 today(red & chrome) got the bug for one through watching your vlogs. Can't wait, although will have to put my wonderful himalayan up for sale. 😢You & Monika keep up the great work, best vlogs on KZbin 👏👏👏

[@anandh145]

Really good work and very happy to go on countryside rides and especially to the coffee shop. The background scenarios are amazing and we are thankful for them. Happy ride! Please share more countryside videos with us.

[@zanepickavance]

Looking forward to seeing the rest of this trip, great to see you enjoying the classic 350 ! Ill hopefully be riding mine to Italy in the near future

[@trevorsmith8487]

Really nice video, I've not had time to do much Freddie viewing recently but do enjoy your presentation style + lovely scenery, first hand riding experience and some very decent video editing ........ and those roads look like the perfect place to be riding a bike

[@shailendradeopa2089]

The best part about the Bullet motorcycle is the lovely sound it makes. Almost makes it as if its alive. Thump thump lovely sound.

[@garryclarke-kray4071]

Another adventure Freddie with some already lovely views,I look forward to seeing more

[@jota1221]

Great video, takes me back to blatting about Snowdonia on my RE 500 Classic . Happy days.

[@Bruce-fd9lm]

Wow, awesome video and adventure. Scary doing that lane splitting. Retired expat living in Thailand. Lot of touring here. I only ride local. Wife doesnt ride. Great roads and no traffic. Thankfully never cold. Ride safe!!

[@yashesvii]

Loved the way you deliver the content ❤

[@georgetbernard8673]

Thank you very much Mister Dobbs !

[@fabienponchard2220]

great content . Thank you. The sound of this bike is anwsome

[@dant9869]

Love your UK trips Freddie. Top content as always! Would be great if you could post the routes you take on google maps or similar.

[@yellownev]

Did the passes earlier this month Gospel pass, Hellfire pass, devils staircase, it was my biblical tour so took in Bethlehem to Nazareth as well. Did the top gear road as it’s called over the black mountains all on my Himalayan. Stunning so please I’m a couple of hours away and will be back this year to do the Crimea pass. Come on Freddie and Monica let’s get a classic 350 ordered and a relocation to Wales !

[@razze3506]

My mind always comes to a relax mode whenever i tune into ur videos. Its like a comfort food.

[@shantanupatil4538]

Views and aesthetics of the video are on point!

[@mattmoto650]

Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 is such great scenery. Your seemingly right near where my parents have recently retired to in Porthmadog. I’ve visited a few times and it’s a lovely area. Haven’t had a chance yet but looking forward to taking my Interceptor up to visit them. So many gorgeous places to visit near by! Have fun, can’t wait to see what you get up to. 👍🏻

[@PriyabDash]

Wales is beautiful and so is your road trip. Love Bullet 350 and the way you present it.

[@Drive_Camp_Ride]

Myself and the missus trailered the Harley and Mutt to Cornwall and the Mutt blew my mind, two up on the 250 Mutt, hundreds of miles, flat out, full throttle and it never skipped a beat....the Harlwy was a dream but the Mutt was amazing.

[@Vegetarian57]

Love the tour of Whales. I’ve never been, but my sister lived in the UK for a number of years. She always spoke highly of Wales and the welsh people. I can now see why she found the area so beautiful. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Thanks for making the video.

[@martinbridgwater8702]

Another great riding video great roads especially with a smaller bike you really get to see everything.

[@ScottNelson-nk4sx]

Wonderful. Thanks mate.

[@Nick-pi5vc]

So so glad you recorded this near a busy road. It's not annoying at all

[@tweedelidee]

Lovely bike, Freddie. I bought mine a year ago and it has 5000 kms without any flaws now. Snowdonia... A long time ago, I made it several times to the Dragon Rallye, on my BMW side-car outfit. Quite a way up from Luxembourg and back, especially in February. I still got the Sidecar and rode it this afternoon, it is 34 years young now. The Royal Enfield, (bronze/chrome version) I bought on the spot it when I stepped into the shop last year to buy winter gloves. No regrets - a fantastic machine if one understands its philosophy. Ride safe , - best wishes : in two hours we're in 2024, now that I am writing these lines.

[@Argo-F-Ur-Sef]

Great video. Snowdonia has been popping up lately in my KZbin motorcycle feeds. It is a beautiful area. Regarding the cold, living in Idaho I always have winter gloves and layers in my paniers year round just in case. Sometimes that isn’t enough to keep the chill off. So a coffee stop is always in order. Have a great trip.

[@printer1105]

Breathtaking view of the bike and mountain scape. Some areas here in Texas are similar but every locale is unique. Thank you for posting.

[@Aj-eb7ej]

Fallen in line with your videos❤. Soothing, relaxing and best background music. And RE the best bike for relaxing and touring.

[@paulyflyer8154]

That was a lovely Harley. I hope he has breakdown cover though.

[@No1Nova]

Went to wales a few weeks back, although I wasn't as lucky with the weather, I still had a great time riding in the mountains. This is my favourite place in the UK, looks like you had a great adventure!

[@ricatiman]

Once you reached Wales, it was evident that you had travelled back in time, travelling on the perfect time machine. In fact, seeing the occasional modern automobile wizz by was a bit jarring and seemed not in keeping with the serene image of the surroundings on your ride. The image of the bike in the evening light at the shore was magical and perfect. Great stuff Freddie. I'm a huge fan.

[@pete36524]

Thanks for the video Freddie. I was on a tour in Wales at the weekend. You’re right spectacular! Amazing lakes and mountains. Llyn Clywedog was a personal favourite. There’s a good fish and chip shop on the front where you’re staying. They even do vegan fish ( jackfruit apparently). Looking forward to the next video!

[@BahnstormerUK]

Loving the channel Freddie, a brilliant antidote to the madness of today's world !!!!

[@joecrow2829]

Nice one Freddie , heated grips are a must for me even in the early mornings of summer , hope the weather holds over the next few days for you both

[@timsatchell6713]

As soon as you mentioned castles, I knew you were talking about Wales. Beautiful country. Many happy miles castle hunting in Wales. Enjoy.

[@stevebolton8471]

Rode the HNTR last week. Great bike, lots of fun, love the look and feel of it and very good brakes. That 350 single is a joy.

[@twowheelstouring482]

Yay Freddie, Croeso i Gymru and welcome to my playground, the tanat valley is a lovely way into Wales. Im very excited to see many of the roads i know, my fingers are crossed for good weather. 👍👍

[@Ccccc-mi3tr]

Great video from my country. Enjoy your stay 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@andyhewitt7588]

Quite a coincidence. I just watched this in my hotel in Snowdonia, the day after you filmed it, whilst in the middle of a 4 day road trip to North Wales. My Triumph is actually working, so I left my 350 Classic at home and came on that (sorry, I couldn’t resist that 😀). Shame about the weather - I was in full winter gear today. Enjoy the rest of the trip. Im looking forward to the videos 😀😀😀

[@mum-0217]

What a pleasure to watch. Wales has some great seanary. The Airbnb looks ace and appears to be short of nothing. Go easy on that filtering. It's not always the heavys that don't see you it can also be the car drivers who may not use their left hand mirror's. Otherwise, keep up with the videos and can't wait for the next one. 👍😎

[@kamiljay2697]

Videos like those were huge inspiration to get 350 myself and everything started with Lithuanian trip.

[@buddhastaxi666]

I played in those winding lanes and woods, swam in the rivers and felt the wind in my face on those hills. Nothing like growing up totally safe, strongly identified , immersed in the beauty around you so vibrant it has a personality.

[@smellslikerock]

9:32 Love this part.

[@angrymancunian]

Myself and my colleague do a pilgrimage through much of the same area on our way to Anglesey. The highlight is Cross gates to Newtown.... fantastic smooth, cambered road. Awesome riding around there.

[@thejerseyj5479]

Here in the US, in New Jersey it's 99° today and has been in the 90's all summer. My Road King and I would prefer it a bit cooler but we're still getting around OK. "The long hot Summer" and I'm loving it so being cold on a bike in August is unimaginable for me right now! Freddie you are a gentleman and your eye for great camera shots is superb. Part of what makes your videos so enjoyable.

[@danielmcneil3004]

What a beautiful, scenic country. Wish I was there, despite the chilly weather. Looking forward to sharing your multi day adventure on that beautiful bike. Cheers and ride safe, Dan. 👍🏍🇨🇦

[@RiverRat1953]

Hey Freddie, I just found your channel while I was researching the RE 350 classic. I am a 70 year old yank who lives in Pennsylvania. I ride a 2005 HD Sportster 1200 classic. I am looking for a lighter bike and that RE 350 classic really looks interesting. I live on a dirt road out in the boonies, and that bike would be a good match out here. I subscribed to your channel and will be learning some of your English nouns and adjectives concerning motorcycle riding that I am not familiar with😂. Take care and keep your knees in the breeze!

[@ashpunting]

Has a child I was lucky because my father was a singer it aloud us to travel with him sometimes so we used holiday in Wales and we stayed with a lovely lady I used to call Auntie Blodd and back then Wales was so beautiful and untouched with the painted houses and back alleys And lots of greenery I saw all this sitting in my dad's Ford Zephyr good old day's

[@girdharchoudhary3604]

And I am glad I did. 124274 miles approx on this same classic 350 a beautiful yet practical and retro machine for almost any terrain.

[@johngittins6244]

Great to see you in Wales Freddie and hot on the heels of TMF in Barmouth. In case of emergencies there is a Starbucks on the side of the road by Dolgellau just up the road from you! Have a great trip 😀 Ps, if your still in the area and time allows, there is an epic route if you go to Dinas Mawddwy and turn left heading to lake Vyrnwy.

[@kzr4858]

absolutely amazing countryside. ❤

[@chriswatts6161]

Welcome to Wales freddie, hope you both enjoy the trip. I don't live to far from the brecon beacons, the roads and scenery are amazing however there are better places you must go to when you come over next time.

[@leonmcdonald6567]

At the knocking shop 😂👌

[@FreddieDobbs]

Just a casual visit😆

[@SuperDannyboy1974]

Just love this one Freddie doing it on a 350 must make it more of an adventure! You are right it was cold 🥶 yesterday!! 👍👍 cheers Dan

[@FreddieDobbs]

It feels like a proper adventure, Dan! I can’t wait to hit the road again tomorrow morning!🤘🏼🏍️

[@ukhamradioman]

Hey Freddie! I’ve been all the way to Snowdonia from Reading on my Yamaha Tricity 300 last weekend … no issues so far. Was an amazing ride! Enjoy it on the Royal Enfield!

[@davidinghram2494]

Boy howdy, that is one very good looking motorcycle.

[@pauldaviesvoiceover]

Great trip, lovely video Freddie. Cheers from Oz 🇦🇺

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Enjoyed the video. Another great job!