Porlock Hill & Toll Road to Valley Of The Rocks - Kawasaki Z900RS - BMW R1200GS

[@lipglosshelmetsandhim]

Great video. Great Views. I did tell Big Bertha you called her a bus.......she aint happy. She wants a word with you!

[@Saddlebags73]

Did I say that? 🙊 Thanks mate, the whole day was a blast 👍🏼

[@flapjackphil4513]

What is that strange golden orb in the sky? Great ride footage, lovely day. 👍👍

[@Saddlebags73]

I’m not sure, but I’ve asked for it to make an appearance tomorrow evening 🙂 Many thanks Flapjack 👍🏼

[@HarleyThrottleJuice]

The “shut up!” at 14:13 was magnificent! ✌️😂

[@Saddlebags73]

🤣 Nattering away to himself, he was 🤪

[@HarleyThrottleJuice]

@@Saddlebags73 even better! 😂

[@davidhawkins120]

Great viewing!+

[@Saddlebags73]

Thank you Mister Dave 🙂👍🏼

[@jannerfox9292]

Lovely road, I was there in 2017 on the way from Weston to Ilfracombe to my friends house then the REOC 40th birthday. Class video.

[@Saddlebags73]

Stunning piece of coastline Janner. A very enjoyable ride for any bike. Many thanks my friend. Take care over there Pard. Nice to spot you in Bullet’s vids recently 👍🏼

[@jsrides2065]

Great video mate looks like fun something I would love to ride 🏍💨💨💨👍🏻

[@Saddlebags73]

Heath posted the gpx files under his video. We didn’t show the ride to Porlock, but via Oke, Crediton, Tiverton, Dunster etc. but it’s a sensational ride. Then the views take over 😍 Thanks J 🙂👍🏼

[@HarleyThrottleJuice]

Some pretty! 😉✌️

[@Saddlebags73]

Thanks 😊 👍🏼

[@NooBiker]

You rode them up to the top of the hill, then you rode them down again... Nice views from the toll road. Some awesome roads there! 😍

[@Saddlebags73]

The grand old duke of Porlock 🤪 Lovely views indeed. The toll road was more interesting than the ‘A’ road. Many good roads were omitted from the video. It was a blast. Heath posted gpx files of the route. If you’re down this way and you have time, I highly recommend it 👌🏼 Many thanks my friend 👍🏼

[@chrisgiddings9288]

Lovely video mate

[@Saddlebags73]

Thanks mate! Beautiful area 👌🏼

[@BulletWanderer]

What a great video, really enjoyed this spin and the banter between ye. 😁 the views weren't bad either !

[@Saddlebags73]

Thank you Bullet 🙂 That was a great day on the bikes, and a laugh along the way 👍🏼

[@jrm1946]

Lynton/Lynmouth, one of my favourite stress buster ride destinations. Some wonderful choices of routes to get there, apart from the fabulous A39 stretch from Minehead there's Bampton - Dunster or Wheddon Cross- Dunkery Beacon- Porlock or from Simonsbath across the moor, all lovely but best in the off season. There's a reasonably sized bike park space in the car/coach park by the bridge in Lynmouth(if you get there early enough) and the cafe there is very good

[@Saddlebags73]

The roads were sensational. We didn’t film much of them but they were fun. Okehampton - Crediton - Tiverton - Dunster and so on, amazing ride. I have been to Lynmouth a few times, and always think it would be better out of season, like most of the prettiest places. Many thanks JRM 🙂👍🏼

[@jimsadler8704]

Great vid, SB. I've ridden the A39 Porlock/Lynmouth/Valley of the Rocks road many times and never tire of the fantastic scenery. You were lucky to have a straight run up Porlock Hill as it's a clutch smoking exercise if you get stuck behind a slow vehicle. Go Pros etc. never show how steep Porlock Hill really is.

[@Saddlebags73]

It’s just stunning along that coast, and some terrific roads getting there. We got lucky with the bus coming into Porlock. That blocked the traffic from the left, leaving us with a clear run. I find the A road quite uneventful, but the toll road was lovely. Yes, sadly go pros iron everything out 😏 Many thanks my friend 👍🏼

[@flatcapcaferacer]

You do seem to find the roads with views...your bike has a very nice sound too.

[@Saddlebags73]

The views were on par with the roads I didn’t show…we were having far too much fun 🙂 The Zed’s exhaust note and induction howl are delicious 😍 Many thanks Flat Cap 🙂👍🏼

[@crumblymal8479]

Hey SB if Nickita ever wants to have an afair with someone point her in my direction 😆.Wow absolutely awesome area with fantastic views just terrific I guess these places are just full of holiday makers during the nice months it's a cross ya have to bare when living in a beautiful area 😊👌Peachy

[@Saddlebags73]

Ah yes it’s a beautiful area, but of course very busy this time of year. Best enjoyed out of season. Between you and I, Nikita will be looking for a new home very soon. I may actually shed a tear 😪 Many thanks Crumblymal 🙂👍🏼

[@exeterrider]

That ride is top of my list to do thus year hopfully. Very nice. 👍

[@Saddlebags73]

Heath posted the gpx file under his video. It’s definitely worth doing the same route. Oke-Crediton-Tiverton-Dunster was an outstanding ride. It would have won the battle of the best roads, easily. Then the views take over 😍 Thanks ER 👍🏼🍻

[@EpicMotorcycleAdventures]

Get it done before the winter draws in ER, because it gets hella slippy.

[@jimsadler8704]

When you do the ride, ER, give me a knock when you get to Tiverton, that is if you go that route.

[@exeterrider]

@@jimsadler8704 good idea Jim. Your on! 👍

[@greywolf9292]

Wow!! Mind Blown!! Never mind gateway with a view, you gave us through the greenery with a view, over the verge with a view, bridge with a view, clifftop with a view, over the fence with a view, over the wall with a view. You've also given me a great idea to fund my bikes and riding, I live on quite a busy road. I'm going to stick a wee shed in my front garden and set up a toll 😂

[@Saddlebags73]

🤣🤣🤣 There were many views that day, this is true. There were also many nice roads omitted from the video 🙂 Haha good luck with your toll booth. If I’m passing I’ll drop 50p in it 🤪

[@greywolf9292]

@@Saddlebags73 It's free for bikers as long as they nod or wave. It's a No through road for non reciprocators 😂

[@Saddlebags73]

Hahaa! Cool 😎 I’m a nodder 👌🏼

[@RidingHumboldtCounty]

You made me snort😆😆 Porlock hill looks beautiful 😍 Love the different angles I’m going to have to try that sometime if I can find a decent place to put a mount. Stunning views and always better with a mate. Haha I was getting ready to say it would be a perfect place to launch the drone. Very similar to hwy 1 along the coast in California but maybe even better! A very long video but well worth it! I’m pretty sure you managed to do all of that without a pram cam 😆😆😆. Outstanding SB!

[@Saddlebags73]

You are very kind, thank you 👍🏼 It was a cracking day out on the bikes. Some of the roads that didn’t make it to the video, were a blast. And the views very rewarding. He was braver than me with his drone 🥴 No pram cam here my friend…not today anyway. Although last night I shot a vid which used the pram cam 90% of the time on the bike. You’ll have to wait a few weeks for that one. It’s something quite different. Thanks again, much appreciated. All the best 👍🏼

[@EpicMotorcycleAdventures]

Great video. We got some pretty up on the North Devon Coast. Glad you popped your toll cherry. I did it a few years ago and it cost me a whole pound!!

[@Saddlebags73]

Thank you mate! Yes, plenty of some pretty up there I must admit. The toll road was better than the A’ road. I find that quite uneventful. Whereas the toll road has nice views as well as a couple of hairpins 🙂👍🏼

[@EpicMotorcycleAdventures]

@@Saddlebags73 agreed, A39 pulls you inland after Countisbury Hill so you miss out some of the views.

[@allsearpw3829]

Hi , yes a amazing area around there , some roads with a view and a day in the sun . The ZR takes it all in it,s stride , Thanks for the video , ride have fun and stay safe my friend .😀 👍

[@Saddlebags73]

Yes a beautiful part of the world, and we got lucky with the weather which makes all the difference. Many thanks my friend, take care 🙂👍🏼

[@Banditmanuk]

Beautiful views and another great vid. Hopefully I've got some of that area filmed between the rain showers when I find time to edit. That's some great looking sticker by the way 👍👍

[@Saddlebags73]

Isn’t it a lovely part of the world. Steepest ‘A’ road (uneventful really), the highest sea cliffs in England (I learnt later), and gorgeous scenery. Shame I was stuck behind a tractor most of the day 🤣 Yes, a sticker of the highest quality 🙂 Look forward to your vid from the area 👍🏼 Thanks Bandit.

[@lipglosshelmetsandhim]

@@Saddlebags73 tractor, how dare you..........

[@KODEGREY]

Wow! The views in this one are stunning!! Better know how to ride though cause some of those roads have a LONG drop next to them!! Real good video Saddlebags!!

[@Saddlebags73]

It’s a beautiful area for sure, with some exciting bits that make a great ride. Thanks Kode, much appreciated 👍🏼

[@wsmv]

Great video, spectacular views, ah valley of the rocks, still on my to do list. Did they announce cornish cream teas at that food establishment?? Ah the Americans love a good wide English lane 🤣

[@Saddlebags73]

The route was incredible. A long way to come for you, but it’s worth getting the gpx from Heath. The best of the riding was omitted from the vid. The views were a bonus 🙂 Cornish cream teas? I hadn’t thought! I should have stopped 🤣 Many thanks my friend 🙂👍🏼

[@hachewie]

Stunning ride mate.

[@Saddlebags73]

Thanks Chewie! The roads I didn’t show were on par with the views 🙂👍🏼

[@hachewie]

@@Saddlebags73 The music you picked is beautiful too.

[@Saddlebags73]

🙏🏼

[@RidingHumboldtCounty]

And I watched the whole thing and you didn’t even give me a Pram cam 😆

[@Saddlebags73]

No siree 🤣 I’m saving up all my pram cam tokens, and I’m going to blow them all in one hit 🤪

[@RidingHumboldtCounty]

@@Saddlebags73 😆😆😆

[@lilynorthover8378]

Beautiful. Valley of the Rocks is in Devon ❤️ If you want a slightly less scenic but more interesting route. Try the Worthy toll road. It's on the way to West Porlock. More suited to your Himmalayan.

[@Saddlebags73]

No denying its beauty 😍 I’ll keep Worthy toll road in mind, thank you. And thanks for watching 🙂👍🏼

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

Excellent ride with some awesome views 👍👍

[@Saddlebags73]

Thanks Solo! Very pretty around there 🙂👍🏼

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

@@Saddlebags73 definitely looked it them cliffs were high 👍👍🙏🙏

[@Saddlebags73]

Someone told me they’re the highest sea cliffs in England 👍🏼

[@SOLOMOTOUK]

@@Saddlebags73 10/10 just google it your right then wales has the highest coastal hills. I’ll have to try and get your way before Autumn. 👍🙏🙏

[@Saddlebags73]

👍🏼

[@grumpsrides42]

Did Porlock Hill.......meh!! Not impressed 😕 A39 to Lynton..........awesome 🙂 Porlock toll road........stunning 😃 I think I stopped in the same spot, over looking the bay?! 🤔 Nice video mate, come to Wales, we'll show you around 👍

[@Saddlebags73]

Yes Porlock Hill is quite uneventful in my opinion, but the toll road is lovely. It’s a great spot to stop at the top there. Stunning coastline. Many thanks my friend. I do love Wales and will hopefully be passing through in August 👍🏼

[@HarleyThrottleJuice]

You need a couple of sanga’s in Heath’s bag so you don’t need to line up for food! 😉✌️😂

[@Saddlebags73]

What’s one of those? A bit like a pasty? 😉

[@HarleyThrottleJuice]

@@Saddlebags73 sanga is what Aussie’s call a sandwich. 😉✌️

[@Saddlebags73]

I have been considerably educated 🤣👍🏼 Yea, should have taken sanga’s. We did stop for lunch somewhere quieter, later on 👍🏼

[@economicalrides]

Wow, amazing light that afternoon which really showed the stunning scenery at its best ! Some really gorgeous footage in this one SB ❤️ A lovely part of the world, only ruined by tourists 😕 Still, you at least get to enjoy it all year round and not just for a couple of weeks per year ! 🥳🥳🥳 Take care out there SB and much love from Spain ! El „Outro“ y Rubita 🐕

[@Saddlebags73]

It was overcast when we met, but the sun soon came out and the whole day was a blast. Cracking roads ( which the video shows little of ) and some very rewarding scenery. Yes the emmetts are a bit annoying, but good for the local economy I suppose. Thanks El Otro, much love back. Aww Rubita…cute 😊

[@economicalrides]

@@Saddlebags73 Emmetts is a new one for me. Where I come from they are called Grockles 😛 Cheers SB, El Otro

[@Saddlebags73]

Ah yes, they call them grockles up north. Meaning Devon and beyond 🤣

[@tomstc]

I haven't done the toll road yet so that could be on the cards

[@Saddlebags73]

The toll road is more interesting than the A road. It isn’t as steep but more scenic. Thanks TOMSTC 🙂👍🏼

[@Motoramblings]

I watched Heath’s version of this ride previously. (And subscribed!) What a great couple of roads! Fun riding, and some beautiful scenery along the way!! SOME PRETTY!! Where you stopped and asked him the name of his bike, looks familiar, you had that in another video fairly recently?? I love that riding along the sea, just amazing views all around you!!! Valley of the Rocks looks incredible!!

[@Saddlebags73]

Ah thank you Patrick. Heath is a nice guy, and the vids with him and Kim are great. It’s a gorgeous area and there were some cracking roads that didn’t make it to the video. I haven’t stopped there before. It may be that you’ve seen the same place on another channel. It’s quite popular. Thanks again my friend, all the best. Jeff

[@Motoramblings]

@@Saddlebags73 Maybe that’s it, another channel, but not I’m going to have to go look😂😂😂 I’ll start with Phil!

[@Saddlebags73]

Phil hasn’t been there, if I remember rightly 🤔

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Wonderful ride on such a sunny day. Hope it wasn't to hot that day. What did you have to pay for there? I like the views when you reached the top. Keep up my friend. p.s. In the evening you can drop by to watch two videos of your "Viet Cong" kind style. :)

[@Saddlebags73]

It was a wonderful ride RRR. Not too hot, just right. It was £1.50 each at the toll booth. We’ll worth it 🙂 Thanks for watching my friend. I’ll catch up on yours as soon as time allows. Look forward to it 🙂👍🏼

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@Saddlebags73 Aha, OK. Yeah, don't worry. :)

[@volt8684]

That kwacker sounds so good. I test rode one and couldn’t cope with snatchiness or close gear ratios. Got back on my 99 vfr 800 cam driven and was back in love with her but a Z is beautiful looking sounding machine. Had to get a more comfy bike at 63 after lowering footpegs and bar risers. Had an Nc but sold as soul less imo. Looking over winter but want smallish weight bike with leg room at 6’1 and no bend❤. Like th3 beemer but too heavy and ubiquitous. Maybe a v strom 650 or new Africa twin 800 (if it exists) or xsr 700. A smaller framed friend 66 bought my vfr and was an avid sportsbike fan gsx1000 rr’s but says the vfr is best all round and most comfy bike he’s ever had. At 23 yrs old virtually immaculate and totally original

[@Saddlebags73]

Just found this comment, sorry. I’ve heard lots of complaints about the snatchy throttle, but I can only assume that they vary bike to bike because I’ve never had an issue with that. The close gear ratios, yes that I did notice and it’s a little peculiar. Then sixth gear is like going up 2 or 3 gears. Trying to find the right bike is like searching for something to watch on Netflix. We’re spoilt for choice eh. VFR’s have, and always will be a bit special. Not that I know from personal experience. Honda have made some beauts though. V-Strom’s a good choice I should think.

[@topcappy100]

Been up there on a bicycle.

[@Saddlebags73]

Good effort 💪🏼 That’s a fair drag.

[@HarleyThrottleJuice]

What does A road mean?

[@Saddlebags73]

We have A roads, B roads and unclassified. ‘A’ roads are major routes between towns etc. They are sometimes dual carriageways, B roads generally link A roads, and unclassified are the lanes going into the sticks. Then there are M roads, motorways which are 3 lane. I avoid those when I can, but good for covering ground 👍🏼

[@HarleyThrottleJuice]

@@Saddlebags73 I’ve been considerably educated… 😉✌️

[@Saddlebags73]

🤣👍🏼

[@lilynorthover8378]

@Harley Throttle Juice, A road means a tarmaced thoroughfare that motorized vehicles can proceed along in a timely manner. I think you have them in cities in Oz 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kenbrooks7794]

Now that youve travelled the road and seen Countisbury and Porlock hills, imagine them unsurfaced and at night, then have a look at what these hard ol' bu****s did! Amazing! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHy2cmp_opKKgq8

[@Saddlebags73]

I find Porlock Hill quite uneventful. I’m sure it was a different story in the past. The toll road was pretty. I look forward to checking that video out later. Thank you kindly 👍🏼

[@Saddlebags73]

Wow! That’s quite humbling. I love a good story 👍🏼

[@davidslocombe2634]

Pity neither of you paid the £1 toll so the monks can keep the road open.

[@Saddlebags73]

That’s a fair comment. When I return with the better half I’ll pay double. Of course you will have to take my word for it, but I’m a man of my word 👍🏼

[@EpicAdamMotovlogs]

At 8.25 is probably someone filming a car review and he's cursing the 2 bikers who turned up in the middle of nowhere 14.50 you fail to deliver on your promis of chips Around 16.00 lesser motovloggers would have made a bigger deal about that road

[@Saddlebags73]

I felt awful for disturbing his review. It was Heath’s decision 🤣 I did supply chips later in the day. Should have filmed it for proof 🤷🏻‍♂️ I honestly don’t think Porlock Hill is anything special, other than it’s title of ‘steepest A road’. The toll road is a more interesting ride 👍🏼

[@EpicAdamMotovlogs]

@@Saddlebags73 Porlock Hill actually has an interesting history. I was talking about the narrow b Road going into valley of the rocks. That's where I filmed an entire video saying how dangerous it is 😆

[@Saddlebags73]

Ah yes, Heath didn’t like that road. I was fine with it, as I spend half my time riding tiny lanes. Would be a pain to meet oncoming traffic in a few places though.

[@lilynorthover8378]

On Porlock Hill, it's the long steep bit at the beginning of the hill that used to trouble older cars. Then the second bend, after the steepest bit, where the other side of the bend is over your head but you met the bus at the bottom, so you were good.

[@Saddlebags73]

@@lilynorthover8378 the best thing about the bus was that it blocked the traffic from the left, meaning we didn’t get stuck behind anything going up 🙂👍🏼