South Devon | A Hidden Oasis and a Beach Picnic | Motorcycle Road Trip

[@chrisking5495]

I love your enthusiasm for life Freddie! This is what riding bikes was like when I first started biking in the mid 70’s. You didn’t need full leathers and superbikes to enjoy biking. I think people have been conditioned through advertising to believe they need the latest and best so it’s a breath of fresh air watching your adventures with Monika.😊

[@FreddieDobbs]

Really appreciate it Chris! I’d have loved to experienced it in the 60s and 70s- pure biking!🙂🤘🏼🏍

[@millinutz]

Yes indeed Chris, I remember that well with my mates, all on Brit Bikes. Back then though the bikers would usually ride in small groups, unlike F + M. Single bikers were mostly only ever seen doing the to and from work ride.

[@harveymushman2219]

@@FreddieDobbs Yes it was in the USA...Much less traffic and much lower prices....Moab , Utah motel basic rooms 10 bucks a night...roll the bike in on newspapers adjust and lube the chain and keep her from freezing...dry and warm and safe bike in the morning...

[@jjnewman65]

Wonderful photography guys. You found some beautiful places. ❤️🙏🏻❤️ Why leave these wonderful shores 😜

[@FreddieDobbs]

Ahhh I'm already missing the UK just knowing that I'm heading off!!

[@MOTOUK1]

Now all that country side and you want to go back to London 😂 soon be in warmer climates 👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

I think if we weren't heading off to Tenerife, I'd be looking at properties around the Dorset/Devon area!

[@jeffmaxwell8821]

It’s a tricky one - beautiful places are just that until town folk treat them as play parks.

[@FreddieDobbs]

It's a very good point

[@ethan073]

I could draw a map of the “most stunningly beautiful British beaches” according to Freddie and it would just be the perimeter of the entire island highlighted in yellow

[@BREMBIZZLE]

Haha, underrated comment 👏🏻

[@FreddieDobbs]

🤣🤣🤣

[@pookiewookie7679]

"The most beautiful spot I have ever seen" 😂😂 I believe Monica mentioned that you have to stop that 😂 But it's part of your charm. Great video 👍🏼 Also the music is very good. I really liked the Velvet Moon song, reminds me of Stevie Nicks.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks very much! I'm making a conscious effort to stop these statements, but they keep just coming out!😆

[@Britishshooter]

Freddie I love your videos but please be careful about drinking from rivers. All it takes is a liver fluke parasite from one of the thousands of sheep that wade and drink that river in a year to get inside you and you will have very serious and often permanent health conditions, Happened to a friend of mine recently. Also there are lots of poisonous chemicals from farming in the water these days. Always use a filtration kit like the Army issue.They do it for a good reason. Country rivers are not pure and clean at all these days, they may look like it, but if you took a sample from that river to a lab you would be horrified to discover what is in it.

[@timwilliamson8093]

Somebody give these guys a TV show already, I honestly think it would be hit :)

[@justinputbrace4380]

I very rarely comment on KZbin videos, but how nice to see someone showing the UK and restoring a bit of faith that we live in a beautiful country (oh for those salad days) From a 50 year old biker Cheers Freddie

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you for the comment Justin! I'm delighted you enjoyed it!🙂

[@ethan073]

Those… salad days?? Please inform this American what that means 😂

[@justinputbrace4380]

Salad days are like , how can I put it , . . . The good old days , nostalgia etc etc

[@coltseavers2490]

Great Video! The U.K. is so beautiful not only rain, cold wheather, fish and chips or fog😎 Wish you all the best, greetings from a TRIUMPH FAN AND DRIVER from Germany 👍🇬🇧🇩🇪

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you so much! And hello over in Germany to a fellow Triumph rider!🙂

[@allanhughes7859]

Why OH why go abroad untill you have seen all these spots ????????????? Your enhtusiasm is contageouse !!

[@frankr111th]

Another amazing video. I'm in love with southern Devon!

[@jacquesthomas5932]

I got great pleasure watching your video. Sorry that I am french especially in these troubled moments between our countries. I am very found of your landscapes , wishing to discover them with my own eyes. In ths waiting time, I appreciate so much discovering your land through your eyes, better to me than just tourists guides. Hold on and still give us this luck to enjoy your comment and enthousiam!

[@caroldave4037]

Michael Palin travelled around the world with passion ....freddie and Monica are doing britain for the now generation and also us crusties...well done guys a bleeding good watch...👌👌👌

[@FreddieDobbs]

I'm a huge Palin fan so that means a lot, thanks very much Carol and Dave!

[@gdfggggg]

I have to be honest Freddie and Monica, when you move abroad (and good for you) I’ll be gutted we’ll no longer see you doing these UK vids, as there is so much more to see and do. Never mind, eh. This was a fantastic vid, the perfect mix of scenery, good music and commentary. I nearly shed a tear when you were chilling by that stunning river. I’ll look forward to the next’n.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I'll miss the UK- you realise how special places are when you leave them behind, and I'm already feeling that with the UK. We'll be back for Spring though I think! The river was, without wanting to sound to soft, quite a moving place🙂

[@gdfggggg]

@@FreddieDobbs it’s alright to be a bit soft sometimes mate. I won’t tell anybody 👍🏻

[@ontheroadadventure]

Great Video Freddie - We are Lucky enough to live in devon so get to ride these areas everyday and know all the spots tourists dont find out about! We have some videos you might like to see. Feel free to get in touch if you'd like us to show you some more nice routes in Devon. Ride Safe - On the Road Adventure

[@pauljordan7249]

Another brilliant video Freddie I love the style of them and what great music, looking forward to the next one.😊👍👍

[@mragk3963]

I lived in the UK (Essex) for 6+ years. I believe the furthest I travelled was Bournemouth. I have never imagined the UK can be this nice. Question, how Monica endure the backseat so far? Keep up the videos, love them!

[@85PLD]

Me too. Rural Essex has a lot to offer.

[@FreddieDobbs]

There are some real beauty spots. Monika LOVES the seat- it's the only seat she'll agree to do all day rides on- it's as comfy as a sofa🙂

[@peakrider4886]

I could tell it was Slapton Sands from the intro. Used to go there often with the children. As I recall it has some military history to it as the Allies planned on using Slapton Sands as a practice for the D-day landings. I hope you also managed to check out Bigbury and the fabulous Art Deco hotel in the island. It’s another great spot. Looking forward to your next video as I plan on doing some Dartmoor trips later this year.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I've been reading up on the WW2 history of Slapton this week- so interesting!

[@marktansell8578]

Amazing place and your enthusiasm is wonderful

[@davidgibbings6085]

I live around that area , slappton sands has a lot of war time history, was their when they pulled the tank out , I have the scrambler version of the Bonny and love it great vid 👍🙂

[@Johanmoto2022]

Key takeaway: Adventure can be found anywhere

[@jamesmoy4153]

What do you do for a living Freddie? I only ask as I'm incredibly jealous of how much time you have to spend visiting these amazing places on your bike!

[@paulguitar4662]

He makes you tube videos.

[@jamesmoy4153]

@@paulguitar4662 thanks Paul

[@FreddieDobbs]

Hi James, Some YT, projects with biking brands and Monika does all of the photography🙂

[@jrandall5995]

Nice vid Fred, found your channel the other week when you MOT'ed the Bonny at that garage which is also close to me. Been doing leather and rubber in Devon (sorry I mean Motorcycling & scuba diving) for nearly 40 years and it is Gods own country and I'm off to Plymouth this weekend by chance. I am enjoying your content mate

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks for the support, really glad you're enjoying the content! I hope you get the good weather for Plymouth this weekend🤞

[@pypping]

Love what you're doing here. The combination of biking gear, beautiful scenery and riding is lovely. Nice to watch and entertaining. Thank you two. 😊

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Heike!

[@antoniodarosamartinez83]

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[@harveymushman2219]

Freddie comments in video we have nearly 10 thou subscribers....I look May 2022 he has almost 41 thou now...

[@alexmorgan3435]

Nice video. The UK has some beautiful beaches around it's shores from Devon and Cornwall Slapton Sands and Salcombe, South and North Wales, Brancaster in Norfolk, Morecambe Bay up to the West coast of Scotland Sanna Point out to the Outer Hebrides. You are very engaging as a presenter. Are you going to Tenerife for 6 months to escape the UK winter?

[@joegoodman4312]

Slapton sands was the scene of the ww2 tragedy Operation Tiger. Almost 1000 US servicemen died due to an attack by German E Boats. Yet you’d never know now by looking at it.

[@allans7281]

Triumph should hire you as their exclusive model for the brand Nothing better than cruis’n little villages on a motorbike - luv the scenery! Cheers mate USA

[@BlackThor15]

What an awesome video Freddie, and also found another bike equipment supplier too, thanks for sharing!! 👍👍 Ps. which app do you use for navigation and which camera do you use, the image is really good. Thanks again!

[@MentatOfDune]

Love the Hepco and Becker setup and would love to get it for my Meteor. Spending €1000 on the setup is scary. If they do a promo or a Black Friday deal in November I can see myself getting them, maybe. By far the best stealth setup when not riding with panniers that I've seen.

[@DiscoFang]

You're very keen drinking directly from a stream that likely has farm runoff. Taking risks is deep in the biker's soul.

[@mikerider58]

Hi Freddie, desperately hunting through your videos to find out the name of your leather motorcycle jacket. Can you tell me please 🙏

[@saintsaens21]

You had me at 'hello'. Literally, that rich 'hello' with your pleasant mellow voice from that stream made me stay and subscribe.

[@markdennis930]

You missed out the important history of the sands. They were used as a practice landing beach, in preparation for the D Day landings.

[@Rockeyes]

Let us not forgot the brave men that lost their lives during Exercise Tiger in April 44 on Slapton Sands.

[@lesterhall5310]

there is a door in the rock wall behind you did you notice it.. god i love England. Although i will probably not return to it. Great remedy for an ex pat UK lover

[@jasonadams5187]

Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thanks Freddie and Monica

[@DiscoveryWonders]

good stuff I wanna go there Freddie! absolutely stunning areas, wow. :) thanks, nice video!

[@VVoltz]

Congrats on the 10K, well deserved! All your adventures are an absolute pleasure to watch! Thank you abs Monica for creating such entertaining videos

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks very much!!

[@novemberfox67]

Looking forward to the Dartmoor blog, love that part of the uk! Go to the Warren house inn if you get time 👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

I've just saved Warren House for the next time we visit Dartmoor👌

[@khalidkhawaja2774]

Hi Freddie, just wondering what the brand is of your jacket and where did you pick it up?

[@DrGnome91]

Hey Freddy, i live in Devon. Where was that spot you found by the river?

[@paulcorvan-constance580]

Great videos...... Your videos are the perfect balance. Superb.

[@therealunclevanya]

I wouldn't drink the water Freddie, there will be a few dead animals rotting away upstream.

[@MrBlaugeist]

Love your posts , I’ve been there years ago ………I live in Cornwall but up there nice

[@matthewhall4105]

Just past my full motorbike licence because of Freddie. Just want to say thank you for showing my this lifestyle 🙏

[@FreddieDobbs]

MASSIVE CONGRATS!!!!🙂 And thank you Matthew!

[@Lazaro.Edu.DPaula]

Goodnight. what is the name of this mobile support. Thanks.

[@aeroplod]

Super vid as usual. Slapton Sands .... thanks to the biggest cock up of WW2 there is a very strong sense of poignancy there. The history of it all is readily available online and knowing it brings an acute feeling of sadness for many who visit Slapton. Still a great place to enjoy though. Looking forward to Dartmoor!

[@russcattell955i]

Yes, Exercise Tiger 1944, was a tragic event, a hard lesson learned in D-Day preparation.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks for sharing this Stu- I've been reading about it this past week. Eye opening

[@johnminter732]

The great thing about your videos is that while they are, of course about motor cycles, they are also about the lifestyle that owning and riding a bike can bring, and this is what makes you both so watchable, together with your enthusiasm for everything you do, and, of course, Monica laughing at you occasionally from behind the camera.. Incidentally, a nerdy historical note about Slapton Sands: it looked beautiful in your film but it was the location of a major amphibious exercise in WW2 in preparation for D-Day. Sadly, there was a series of major cock-ups resulting in a heavy death toll of mainly American soldiers. The full story will certainly be on the web somewhere if you Google it. Where ever you go, there's history!

[@gdfggggg]

Exactly, it’s a lifestyle channel. Bloody brilliant.

[@FreddieDobbs]

That means a lot, thanks so much! I've just been reading up on Slapton Sands- so interesting! There's an old German tank on the side of the road that we rode past that was recovered from the sea- incredible!

[@DaleHughesPhotography]

My grandad used to take me fishing on slapton when i was little, if you go again be sure to check out east portlemouth its absolutely gorgeous

[@loki1066]

Love that stretch of river - in complete contrast to the sewage outlet upstream 😅

[@alston1175]

How do you get to the viewpoint to see the strip of Slapton beach please? about 16:23

[@darrellwebb351]

Should have gone for a swim Freddie,superb

[@LostYogi]

19:20 the day you hit 10.000 subs! now it's 110.000 more or less two years later 🙂

[@nickcalnephone]

Funny how nice the world is when you ride into the corners away from the city.

[@RACHELTAYLOR7]

You should try the Beeline Freddie.It would be cool to hear what you think of it.

[@Petehcs100]

Welcome to South Devon Freddie.

[@rickparkinmoto]

That beach was practically deserted! Lovely stuff. Looks like you're having a fantastic time. The picnic basket is a great idea.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I was really surprised at how quiet it was- I expected it to be packed with people. It was stunning!

[@joepiscoglio1238]

What kind of leather jacket are you wearing?

[@simonchristie4117]

10k subscribers! Well deserved 👏

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Simon!

[@garydaver6635]

Come on Freddie.....one comment from Sir Michael Caine and your walking around with your hand on your hip. Don't forget your roots..don't forget your roots 🤣🤣

[@FreddieDobbs]

I got carried away!😆

[@saintetienne755]

You had a picnic in England with M&S Finest and you didn't have cucumber sammiches? Apologies immediately!

[@FreddieDobbs]

🤣🤣

[@Brian-tb1zs]

Great soundtrack as well as scenery, of course your ad-Lib is always fun to hear…..top Notch 👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Brian!

[@ExeterCenturion]

10,000 subscribers in September, 21.3 at the start of November! That's amazing! Love your videos. And I love seeing fresh eyes on my home county!

[@bradmonaghan]

Great vid Freddie but what the hell was the doorway cut in to the side of the bank that you walked past and completely didn't mention

[@FreddieDobbs]

I'm so angry at myself for not looking into that- I have no idea why I just walked past it!!

[@superbike1]

Thank you Freddie for showcasing my beloved South West. As a biker I shall now subscribe.

[@catherinethackray538]

Yes it was such a beautiful place to live

[@juandanieldobreespinosa7506]

You're welcome... here's another well-deserved LIKE.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Juan!

[@JLOSTAFF1]

If you don't get to half a million subscribers, then no You Tuber deserves to in my opinion. What a lovely peaceful account of your time in Devon.

[@johnimmins7302]

My wife and I do enjoy your vlogs, the places you visit do show us that England is a wonderful place to tour in. We were recently in Well Next To sea and thought, this would be a place for you to visit on the Triumph. Unfortunately, you will be soon on your way to Tenerife but that has some stunning places to go. love the show.

[@andrewhunter5022]

Loved your videos, definitely worth subscribing to. Keep finding those chilled places.

[@lescrowther2857]

Hi Freddie, Glad you have been able to get to our area. It is so beautiful. We watched your video this morning early then hopped on the bike and we were having coffee on the beach at Torcross 20 mins later! So lucky. You must have ridden past our door on the way back. Glad you enjoyed it all. Keep safe.

[@fabienponchard2220]

little advise never drink the water of river , you could have some bad suprises

[@FreddieDobbs]

Noted, thank you Fabien!

[@blue_rackham]

This is pure nostalgia for me. I miss Devon. I spent my university days in Devon and used to hike across similar terrain on the weekends. Did you get a chance to visit Plymouth?

[@belindahannaford1142]

Gorgeous used to live in Barnstable some lovely beaches was nice to see some old haunts again... Thanks 😘

[@debenhamdave4314]

Lovely part of the country, stayed a few years ago at Stoke Fleming just outside Dartmouth. Cheers Guys.

[@brianrundle9219]

I’ve lived here all my life. Went to London once, never again I couldn’t wait to get back home.

[@redmoon8217]

Oh that view on the stream, so beautiful. It's magical, where the fairies live!!

[@stephentaylor1476]

Don't forget North Devon

[@dutchglobetrotter6464]

Subbed, great channel!

[@simongilbert2704]

well done again , from someone who lives in the west country ;;; you have really nailed it with a great mix , and your usual food venue;;

[@marrodbr]

Nice video Freddie! Beautiful place. Thanks!

[@BREMBIZZLE]

Going to miss these UK vlogs. You’ve given me a list of places to visit on my scrambler!

[@TheScott7878]

Sweet into 🤗 cute tune ~class always finds its level ``its clear because it’s radioactive lol

[@peterhobbs7609]

Great video Freddie, fabulous scenery and a rockin soundtrack

[@pedroloureiro8975]

Really beautiful!!

[@marcusbetteridge764]

Hi,just watched your south devon road trip,its ironoic that my mother,born 1928,stepney and my farther born 1927,ilford used to ride down to south devon in the late 40,s early 50,s on an AJS 350 and stay at greenway farm. They moved to Brixham in 1957 where i was born. A 70,s dude,myself and a few other 'lads' where 60ish now regulary ride from Paignton pier to Plymouth via the Kingswear ferry to Dartmouth and on to said destination on our 70,s japanese bikes.You missed the sherman tank war memoril at slapton and the superb blackpool sands,however we forgive you being a city dweller,next time give us a shout.

[@FreddieDobbs]

That is a fantastic insight, thanks so much for sharing this Marcus

[@nickfifield1]

I ve just returned from a tour round Cornwall and Devon coastline 😁

[@gothere-itis3339]

It seems to me your next bike is not going to be a Bonneville but a Tiger 900..! I know you like retro modern bikes but so did I...An adventure bike really gets you everywhere! Great video as always! 👍 Oh! Love the picnic basket too!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Ahhhhh I know- so many people have said that once you try and Adventure bike, there's no going back!

[@1990-t1j]

I am impressed with the C-Bow set-up. My next bike will have them. With probably the 22-litre Orbit cases. Have a look at them. I'll pass on the basket. I think Devon is just as attractive as Cornwall. Fabulous video.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I really love the C-Bow setup. The Orbit cases look really rugged. And I agree re Devon- as beautiful as anywhere😍

[@nickcutler7759]

Another great vid Freddie and I remember a school trip where we stayed in Slapton. With 8000 miles of road in Devon your just scratching the surface and i’m sure you’ll be back!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Nick, we'll definitely be back!

[@lesliewilliams8432]

Sir fred and monica you bad peeps Devon will be over run by visitors now !! You are doing it right motorbike check lovely girl friend/camera opperator check stunning destinations check you are haveing it large sir !🌈

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks very much Leslie!🙂

[@allsearpw3829]

Hi , yes a wonderful trip along that route ,, Freddie, s full of life style and Monika always captures the atmosphere of the areas , with the camera , R. I .P to all the American soldiers put perished off that beach in WW11 , Who gave their lives for our freedom . Thanks for the video , and ride and stay safe .

[@FreddieDobbs]

Beautifully said!🙂

[@699669king]

Stunningly beautiful and breath taking imagery. Great video. You should be a travel agent . You have me seriusly wanting to visit England .Keep up the excellent work, Freddie!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks!🙂

[@jimbandit1250sa]

Love the awesome presentation and absolutely fantastic Devon clear water you filmed who needs to go abroad. All the best from Jim 60s child who loves the sound of Triumphs👌😎

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks so much Jim! Ahhhh that water, the setting- everything- I will never forget that spot!

[@henryhartley9993]

Nice one......

[@stevenroberts5741]

Whilst I'm looking forward to your adventures in Tenerife, I shall really miss these quintessentially English days out....I love the retro vibe of the gentleman of the road. You have a very old head on young shoulders....love your love of the countryside 😊👍🏻

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks very much Steven🙂. The Tenerife vlogs will be very different, but I hope to do it justice as it's absolute riding heaven🙂

[@PrateekMishra1]

loved it