These are the best roads to drive in the UK, according to motoring experts.
British drivers are being encouraged to break up the monotony of grey motorways and bleak A-roads this year by taking to some of the most picturesque roads across the UK.
Motoring experts from car leasing giant LeaseCar.uk have compiled a list of 10 of the most scenic routes across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to inspire the nation’s drivers to get out and explore new places in 2018.
Daredevils should opt for a bold and daunting drive such as Hardknott Pass in the stunning Lake District, or the treacherous Abergwesyn Pass which has been aptly dubbed “The Devil’s Staircase” thanks to its hairpin bends, bridges, crests and spectacular views.
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The 2,220 metre-long single-span suspension bridge was the longest of its kind when it was first opened in 1981. It spans the Humber, the estuary formed by the River Trent and River Ouse, connecting East Riding of Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.
Stop off at Blaenavon iron works and admire the views of Pen y Fan (pictured) on this pleasant drive along the south edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Enjoy a leisurely drive through this picture-perfect village, complete with a tiny stream, lush greens and the award-winning Ryedale Folk Museum.
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Expect hairpin bends, bridges, crests and spectacular views as you ascend the aptly named “Devil’s Staircase” – this one’s not for the road shy.
Approach the entry to this famously challenging and lofty road and you’ll be greeted with a plethora of stark warning signs that say it all – “Extreme caution”; “Narrow route”; “Severe bends”; “Gradient 1 in 3” – perfect if you fancy a challenge.
This 5.5-mile route is short but sweet with its spectacular scenery, so it’s no surprise that it’s been featured on Top Gear on a number of occasions.
Starting in Londonderry and ending in Belfast, this driving route is one of the most famous in Northern Ireland, featuring 130 miles of some of the most stunning coastal scenery.
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Endure a 1-in-3 ascent with white-knuckle hairpins and narrow single-track sections and be rewarded with the Applecross Peninsula on the other side.
Although the Cat and Fiddle Inn is no longer open, it still lends its name to this 12-mile route which is one of the most famous in The Peak District, taking you from Buxton in Derbyshire to Macclesfield in Cheshire.
This journey starts in Cheddar and ends in Ashwick, taking you through the famous Cheddar Gorge – the deepest gorge in the UK – and around 14 miles of dramatic scenery.
