You may have seen our recent article on the best UK driving holidays, where we looked at short breaks for scenic, historic and literary connections. However, for the adventurous among you, why not see if you can do the whole of the UK in one ultimate road trip! Prep your convertible and pray for sunshine, and get ready to start your engines in…
1. The Highlands
Pick a sunny day (preferably), wake up early and start your road trip from the Scottish Highlands. Make sure your car is ready to go and set off from the beautiful Scottish countryside.
The Cairngorms National Park is a good place to start your journey as this area offers an astonishing mix of mountains, lakes and forests. You can comfortably take the A9 and drive through, then head down to Perth and Edinburgh. Make sure you drive to Glasgow (via M8) on your way to the next exciting destination!
2. Lake District
Hop on the M74 for a nice ride that will take you to one of Britain’s most iconic places – the Lake District. Get ready for an amazing drive by the coast via the A595, which will take you right to the heart of the national park. You might not be able to drive right to the mountain’s top but you are sure to enjoy the valleys and woodlands of this beautiful area.
3. Central England
Once you have had enjoyed the view, you can head to the heart of England via the M6. Drive to Nottingham to witness a bit of history, have a nice cup of tea and some delicious, award-winning… tapas! You can then jump on the A1 and head east for the next destination of the Arnold Clark summer road trip.
4. East Anglia
The picturesque East coast is just made for a road trip. You might even get a Californian sensation as temperatures can peak up to 30 degrees in summer! Start off at Cromer and make your way down to Colchester; don’t forget to try some of the local seafood specials, which will give you a real marine experience.
5. The wild, wild South
This beautiful cross-country trip comes to an end at Southampton, which is easy to drive to via the M3. Do not miss driving past London on your way to the south coast, as the capital is definitely a sight to see. Now that your trip has come to an end, there is nothing left to do but lie on the beach and enjoy the sunshine!