There are few things quite so boundless and full of possibility as the open road. Whether you’re blazing down the scorching, hazy tarmac of Route 66 or speeding through spectacular vistas on Australia’s Great Ocean Road, road trips offer the chance to travel with a sense of proper, epic freedom.
And while Oz and the US might be the first to spring to mind when you think of the world’s best road trips, plenty of them can be found right here in the UK. This small country has everything from jaw-dropping national parks and picture-perfect seaside towns to towering cities – and its mighty road network makes it ideal for a multi-day driving adventure.
Across the four nations of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, expect a wild array of landscapes and scenes. You’ll find vast beaches, emerald lochs, clattering waterfalls and snow-capped peaks. So prep that playlist of drivetime bangers and ready yourself for the open road – here are the 11 best road trips in the UK according to us.
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