Nearly half (45%) of drivers are planning to go on a road trip this year, according to research conducted by the AA.
A further 23% of motorists aren’t road tripping this year, but say they’d like to go on a driving holiday.
Here are some of the best road trips for drivers from all over the UK…
Region | The South West | The South | The East | The West | The North |
Where | Devon to Cornwall | Dorset | Norfolk | Wales | The Scottish Highlands |
Route | Barnstaple to Newquay
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Swanage to Lyme Regis | Norwhich to Hunstanton via Cromer | Aberystwyth to Llandundo via Snowdonia | North Coast 500 (circular route, start and finish in Inverness) |
Distance | 77 miles | 56 miles | 63 miles | 85 miles | Approx 500 miles |
Highlights | Beaches and cliffs
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Culture and geology
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Both city and seaside in one day
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Spectacular views and mountain climbing
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Stunning scenery
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The AA has created a regional breakdown, Guide for The Ride to navigate drivers through the most scenic, notable and exciting routes in the UK, while the AA Sat Nav Roulette lets motorists explore new destinations depending on how far they would like to travel and their location preferences such as coast, country or city.