With UK highway journeys now attainable and staycations on the agenda for the approaching months, we’ve obtained along with Lexus to advocate some spectacular driving routes to take pleasure in this summer season.
From Land’s Finish to John O’Groats, through sweeping bays, hovering cliffs and rolling fells, there are nice roads to take pleasure in.
To supply inspiration, Lexus UK took the brand new LC Convertible and the LC 500 coupe for a spin within the Lake District, on Snake Cross and within the Mam Tor space, the place the Lexus driving expertise added to the breath-taking views.
Brief however spectacular
Kendal to Keswick
Cumbria, England
Get pleasure from the very best of the Lake District in a single 38-mile drive through the A591, which runs alongside the banks of Windermere and Thirlmere, then the cloud-grazing Lakeland fells, by means of countryside that has impressed artists and writers. The village of Grasmere is ideal for a pit cease.
Cheddar Gorge
Somerset, England
See Cheddar’s hovering limestone cliffs alongside the twists and turns of the B3135. This 18-mile route will take you previous craggy bluffs from Bridgwater to the Cheddar Gorge. Take the A372 east from Bridgwater, then the A361 north-east, earlier than becoming a member of the B3131 and on to the B3135.
Ribblehead Viaduct
Yorkshire, England
Benefit from the stunning Yorkshire Dales from the village of Hornby to the Ribblehead Viaduct, alongside the A683, A687 and B6255, encompassing wildwoodlands, pitted peaks and plush, grassy valleys. This 15-mile journey endsbeneath the well-known 400-metre-high viaduct, which first carried locomotives in 1875. Should you proceed for an additional six miles on the Buttertubs Cross between Thwaite and Hawes you’ll encounter thrilling descents and hairpins.
Mid-range and sumptuous
Snow Roads Scenic Route
Cairngorms Nationwide Park, Scotland
You’ll see among the Highlands’ most stunning surroundings alongside the A93 from Blairgowrie, which is Britain’s highest public highway. Drive northwards, taking the A939 from Ballater, passing cities, crumbling castles and the Cairnwell chairlift (open all 12 months, for skiers and hikers alike). You’ll end this 89- mile route in charming Grantown-on-Spey.
The Atlantic Freeway
Devon and Cornwall, England
One among England’s best coastal routes runs between Barnstaple (Devon) and Newquay (Cornwall) alongside the A39 and A3059, masking 75 miles of superb seashores, dramatic clifftops and rolling surf. From Newquay you’ll be able to prolong the journey for an extra 41 miles by following the A3075 and A30 to Land’s Finish, essentially the most westerly tip of mainland Britain.
Lengthy, adventurous journeys
The Coastal Manner
West Wales
The Coastal Manner is 180 miles lengthy, stretching all the size of Cardigan Bay. You’ll encounter empty seashores and traffic-free roads with edge-of-the- world views. There are many attention-grabbing stop-off alternatives, the place you’ll be able to be part of dolphin safaris, forest foraging excursions, and kayaking. Attention-grabbing cities and villages alongside the best way embody Cardigan, Aberaeron, Aberystwyth and Aberdovey, reached through the A487.
North Coast 500
North Scotland
Begin this round route in Inverness and drive clockwise heading for northern Scotland’s coast, by means of Muir of Ord, Applecross, Ullapool, John O’Groats, Wick, Dunrobin Citadel and Dingwall, earlier than returning to Inverness. The 515-mile official route consists of winding lanes, spectacular seashores, and distant rural communities. A visit to the Isle of Skye is very beneficial, to see the well-known Storr rocks.
South West Coastal 300
Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland
This 299-mile loop begins in Dumfries and options spectacular sea views, medieval castles and loads of actions to attempt, from angling to horse using. The driving is spectacular, together with coastal curves and wide-angle stretches. The route can simply be reached through the M74 and M77 motorways and takes in Mull of Galloway, essentially the most southerly level in Scotland, in addition to passing by means of Wanlockhead within the Lowther Hills.
