SCOTLAND’S North Coast 500 (NC500) route has been voted the UK’s most epic road trip.
The study of 2000 Brits conducted by car brand Dacia uncovered the ultimate UK road trips, with over nine in ten (96%) stating that the UK has the world’s best drives. The longlist was created by a panel of top travel experts which was then put to a public vote.
While Scotland’s NC500 (68%) has been crowned the UK’s best drive by British motorists, the Coastal Way in Wales (50%) and The Jurassic Coast from Poole to Lyme Regis (40%) also added to the top five.
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The research also revealed that Brits take on average three road trips each month, with 90% of Brits saying that driving across the UK’s most iconic roads tops their bucket list.
Dramatic landscapes, coastal beaches, and country roads make up the most important factors for Brits when planning a UK road trip.
Here is the full list:
1. The North Coast 500 route starting from Inverness, Scotland
2. The Coastal Way, Wales
3. The Jurassic Coast, from Poole to Lyme Regis
4. Cheddar Gorge through the Mendip Hills
5. Causeways Coastal Route, Belfast to Derry/Londonderry
6. Kendal to Keswick In the Lake District
7. The Cotswolds to Bath
8. Cat and Fiddle route (A53 then A54 followed by the A537) in the Peak District
9. Ribblehead Viaduct, North Yorkshire
10. Snowdonia's Llanberis Pass, Wales
The car brand used the research to launch a new range of car air fresheners.
Luke Broad, Dacia UK’s brand director, said: “The UK is the ultimate playground for adventurous motorists. There’s nothing quite like the refreshing aroma of the rolling hills, coastal wind and, er, cheese, to get you in the road trip mindset. Our custom range of air fresheners bring the essence of Great Britain's favourite destinations right into your car. It’s Dacia’s take on the ‘new car smell’.”
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