UK Road Trips — Legendary Driving Routes Guide

The best driving routes across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

North Coast 500 (NC500)

516-mile Scottish Highlands loop from Inverness. May-September best. Highlights: Bealach na Bà, Smoo Cave, Dunrobin Castle. Book accommodation months ahead.

Causeway Coastal Route

130 miles Belfast to Derry. Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede, Dunluce Castle, Game of Thrones locations.

Atlantic Highway

A39 Bath to Falmouth. Exmoor, North Devon surfing, Tintagel Castle, Cornish coast, St Ives.

Other Must-Drive Routes

Snowdonia Llanberis Pass. Lake District passes (Kirkstone, Honister, Wrynose, Hardknott). Cotswolds scenic loop.

Last updated: June 2026.