Scenic Drives Through the UK

Are you planning to tour the United Kingdom and don't know where to start? Join us as we discover the amazing locations and attractions with our guide to what we believe are the top 5 scenic self-drive tours of the UK.

Snowdonia - Wales

Snowdonia or Eryri as it's known in Welsh, is located in North Wales and attracts over 6 million visitors each year who are drawn to its stunning natural beauty. Snowdonia is the third most visited national park in England and Wales, with so much to see and do in stunning surroundings it's no wonder why.

To tour the region by car, start at Betws y Coed. Here you can stop off at the amazing Pont-y-Pair Falls before you head along the A4086 towards the Snowdon summit. Continue on the A4086, this takes you through the Pass of Llanberis on a 1,169 feet ascent into the mountains and then on to Beddgelert, right in the heart of Snowdonia.

Hardknott Pass - Cumbria

Hardknott Pass is located in the county of Cumbria in England; this pass carries the minor motor road between Eskdale and the Duddon Valley. Hardknott Pass is a single roadway that twists and turns its way through the spectacular scenery of the Lake District with a series of hairpin bends and spectacular lookout points.

The Hardknott Pass ascends up the Duddon Valley and descends to Eskdale. There's much to see and do here and you've a choice of great pubs and little restaurants along the way!

Scottish Highlands

One of the most scenic drives in Scotland has to be The Scottish Highlands. At the Scottish Highlands you can discover dramatic mountain ranges, haunting lochs and wonderful wildlife in a unique highland experience.

To tour the area from Glasgow take the A82 and then follow the A83 onto Inverary. Here there are endless miles of scenic routes with breathtaking views and not forgetting stunning landscapes.