You don\u2019t need a passport to enjoy these holiday destinations\u2026<\/p>\n
Why jet abroad when the UK has some of the most jaw-dropping road trips on the planet? From the wild Highlands of Scotland to the rolling fells of the Lake District and the rugged Welsh coastline, new research has crowned the nation\u2019s most beautiful drives \u2013 and they\u2019re closer than you think.<\/p>\n
Top of the list is the Kendal to Keswick route in the Lake District<\/strong>, voted Britain\u2019s most stunning drive by nearly a third of motorists. The 30-mile stretch along the A591 winds past Windermere and the Lakeland fells, offering scenery so dramatic it\u2019s basically a moving postcard.<\/p>\n Hot on its heels is Loch Lomond to Glencoe<\/strong> (29%), a cinematic Scottish Highlands route that takes in Argyll Forest Park and glittering lochs before opening out into Glencoe\u2019s world-famous valley. Meanwhile, Wales\u2019s Coastal Way<\/strong> clinched third place (23%), proving the Welsh coastline can more than hold its own when it comes to epic views.<\/p>\n Other favourites making the cut include the twists of Cheddar Gorge<\/strong> (21%), the tranquil lanes of the New Forest<\/strong> (20%), and the Western Loop in the Lake District<\/strong> (18%), which winds past Eskdale, Wast Water and Buttermere. For thrill-seekers, Snake Pass in the Pennines<\/strong> and Snowdonia\u2019s Llanberis Pass<\/strong> also made the top ten.<\/p>\n And it\u2019s official \u2013 Britain really does love the open road. A whopping 92% of drivers say the UK has some of the best road trips in the world<\/strong>, while nearly two-thirds admit they\u2019d rather explore closer to home than face the airport queues. On average, Brits squeeze in seven road trips a year<\/strong>, covering 93 miles a time, with partners, kids and mates topping the list of favourite passengers.<\/p>\n But it\u2019s not just about the views \u2013 road trip essentials matter too. According to the poll, no glovebox is complete without water, crisps, sandwiches, travel sweets and a flask of tea or coffee<\/strong>, while four in ten drivers admit plotting in the nearest service stations is as important as choosing the playlist. Blankets, wet wipes and chocolate also made the must-have list \u2013 proving comfort (and sugar) is king on Britain\u2019s roads.<\/p>\n