LONDON (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Explore Britain’s picturesque driving spots with the soft top down. It isn’t surprising that so many people want to take a Great British road trip because the UK offers some of the most beautiful coastal and countryside in the world. The hotel chain Premier Inn has examined Google search and Pinterest data to determine which UK road trips are popular. Let’s take a look at the top five places.
1. Cambrian Way, Wales
Emily Luxton called the Cambrian Way “epic” in her travel blog and Wales is a perfect destination for a road trip. The 185-mile route connects the capital city of Cardiff in the south with the Victorian beach town of Llandudno in the north, primarily following the A470. It’s packed with fascinating history, rich heritage and some absolutely stunning scenic drives, and is advised as a five-day trip.
2. Snake Pass, Peak District, England
The High Peak Estate of the National Trust is traversed by this hill pass, which carries the A57 highway from Manchester to Sheffield. If the weather is good, tourists can also see Manchester and other nearby cities in addition to the vast, stunning moorlands. This is a winding route with numerous twists and blind turns, doing justice with its name.
3. North Coast 500, Scotland
This arduous Scottish coastline route, which can take up to five days to complete, is absolutely worth the 500 miles it gets its name from. Along the way, travellers may sample regional specialties like haggis and Scotch pies while taking in the craggy mountains, old fishing communities, Scottish architecture, and stunning mountain scenery.
4. Kintyre 66, Scotland
The Kintyre 66, one of the more recent road trips in the ratings, was inaugurated in 2021 and is a 66-mile round route that offers distant exploration and adventure, breathtaking landscapes, and lovely beaches. The “Tartan Road,” as it is affectionately known, winds its way past a number of spectacular Scottish islands. Of particular note is the Isle of Arran, which is easily accessible by boat during the summer and is worth taking the detour.
6. Causeway Coastal Route, Northern Ireland
According to TheIrishRoadTrip.com, the Causeway Coastal Route is probably one of the best things one can do in Northern Ireland. The 195-mile Antrim Coast road, which connects Belfast and Derry, is described as being “fairly straightforward” The Giant’s Causeway, Torr Head and the Glens of Antrim some of the highlights of “one of Ireland’s best drives.”
