Top 10 most scenic drives in the UK

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One of the best ways to see the UK’s most beautiful scenery is by car. From national parks to much-loved coastline here is our Top 10 of the best and most scenic drives in the UK…

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Glen Coe, Scotland

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Britain’s first national park is also one of the finest, and a drive here will take you through unspoilt wild landscapes, attractive traditional villages and towering mountains.

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The Job

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The Job

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Llanberis village is located in the beautiful Snowdonia National Park in Wales. Nearby, twin lakes cut through a vast mountain range creating the ‘Llanberis Pass’.

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Northumberland Coast, England

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Top 10 most scenic drives in the UK

One of the best ways to see the UK’s most beautiful scenery is by car. From national parks to much-loved coastline here is our Top 10 of the best and most scenic drives in the UK…

Glen Coe, Scotland

Britain’s first national park is also one of the finest, and a drive here will take you through unspoilt wild landscapes, attractive traditional villages and towering mountains.

Anywhere in the Peak District, England

The Job

Lake District – Kendal to Keswick, England

One of the UK’s best-loved national parks is filled with miles of mountainous countryside interspersed with lush pastures, wide lakes and ancient forests.

The Job

Llanberis village is located in the beautiful Snowdonia National Park in Wales. Nearby, twin lakes cut through a vast mountain range creating the ‘Llanberis Pass’.

Llanberis Pass, Wales

Northumberland Coast, England

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