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Ballydehob to Bantry Bay, Ireland - This 47-mile road curves around Mizen Head’s shores and was described by poet Seamus Heaney as “Water and ground in their extremity”.

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Ballydehob to Bantry Bay, Ireland - The brief drive is perfect for surveying Ireland’s southern coast.

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Ballydehob to Bantry Bay, Ireland - The trip along quiet roads should take around an hour.

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Ballydehob to Bantry Bay, Ireland - At Bantry Bay, you can stroll around the incredible scenery and pay a visit to the Betelgeuse memorial overlooking Bantry Harbour.

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Borrowdale to Buttermere, Lake District - The drive from Borrowdale to Buttermere is filled with inspiring views and natural wonders.

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Borrowdale to Buttermere, Lake District - The drive is only around 20 minutes but there are plenty of stop-off points, like Derwent Water.

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Borrowdale to Buttermere, Lake District - Other key spots are Honister Pass and Crummock Water.

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Borrowdale to Buttermere, Lake District - Whinlatter is one of the last stops. It’s a small fell that makes an easy hike.

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Swaledale to Arkengarthdale, Yorkshire - This 44-mile route circles two of Yorkshire’s finest dales, Swaledale and Arkengarthdale.

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Swaledale to Arkengarthdale, Yorkshire - The route starts and ends in the small market town of Richmond.

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Swaledale to Arkengarthdale, Yorkshire - Driving through Swaledale, you can admire the rolling farmland and small communities.

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Swaledale to Arkengarthdale, Yorkshire - Continuing through Arkengarthdale will give you a glimpse into the area’s history of lead mining.

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Sheffield to Macclesfield, Peak District - Cutting across the Peak District, this a beautiful route through the uplands.

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Sheffield to Macclesfield, Peak District - Starting off in Sheffield, the 37-mile route will take you past Nether Padley and Grindleford.

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Sheffield to Macclesfield, Peak District - The route will also take you to Stanage Edge, a rock climber's paradise and home to awe-inspiring views.

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Sheffield to Macclesfield, Peak District - A steep climb up Cat and Fiddle Road will give you unique views of the landscape before you reach Macclesfield. The Cat and Fiddle Inn pub is a welcome end-point.

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Bovey Tracey to Tavistock, Dartmoor - Cruise over Dartmoor on this incredible route full of twists and turns.

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Bovey Tracey to Tavistock, Dartmoor - Bovey Tracey is the perfect place to start. It’s a quiet town that leads you to the moor’s pastoral landscapes.

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Bovey Tracey to Tavistock, Dartmoor - Key stops include the ancient Hound Tor and Dartmeet, a centre of important archaeological landscapes.

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Bovey Tracey to Tavistock, Dartmoor - It’s also worth stopping at Two Bridges before heading back to Tavistock, an ancient market town.

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Hassocks to Eastbourne, The Downs - Starting off at Hassocks, this beautiful drive will take you past rolling hills and coastal views.

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Hassocks to Eastbourne, The Downs - The drive from Hassocks will take you to Ditchling Beacon, the third-highest point in the county.

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Hassocks to Eastbourne, The Downs - This road will lead you to the county town of Lewes, with attractions such as Lewes Castle and a bookshop dating back to the 15th century.

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Hassocks to Eastbourne, The Downs - Turning off the A259 will take you through twisting roads to the seaside town of Eastbourne.

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Glasgow to Mallaig, Scotland - Known as the Road to the Isles, this route starts at the banks of Loch Lomond.

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Glasgow to Mallaig, Scotland - From there, marvel at the picturesque moorland wilderness of Rannoch Moor.

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Glasgow to Mallaig, Scotland - Driving over the moor will take you down to Glen Coe and over Loch Leven.

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Glasgow to Mallaig, Scotland - The drive from Fort William will lead you past the beaches of Arisaig and to Mallaig.

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Old Military Road, Isle of Wight - This road trip is the key to exploring the Isle of Wight’s impressive west coast.

Military Road originally connected forts and barracks. Public access was prohibited until the 1930s.

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The A3055 coast road is 13 miles long, starting at the village of Chale and concluding at the cove of Freshwater Bay.

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Old Military Road, Isle of Wight - Admire the bright white cliffs on this enthralling drive that you won’t forget.

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North Coast 500, Highlands - It’s said that North Coast 500 is Scotland’s answer to Route 66.

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North Coast 500, Highlands - The city of Inverness marks both the starting and finishing point.

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North Coast 500, Highlands - The Highland loop will take you over the jaw-dropping Bealach na Ba pass.

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North Coast 500, Highlands - The North Coast 500 gives you the finest views of the historic region.

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Ham Hill to Bridgwater, Somerset - This route will take you over the flatlands of Somerset Levels.

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Ham Hill to Bridgwater, Somerset - The starting point is the Iron Age fort on Ham Hill.

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Ham Hill to Bridgwater, Somerset - From there, you’ll drive through Martock, Muchelney, and Langport.

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Ham Hill to Bridgwater, Somerset - One of the best stop-off points is Burrow Bridge, which has a great view of River Parrett.

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Lanarkshire and Dunbarton, Scotland - Road A82 takes drivers through Scotland’s Glencoe Valley. This is a journey full of magical scenery.

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Lanarkshire and Dunbarton, Scotland - Glen Coe is a protected area, but the A82 gives you the chance to cross it through Glencoe Valley.

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Lanarkshire and Dunbarton, Scotland - Volcanic activity and glaciers shaped the awe-inspiring peaks that surround the road.

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Lanarkshire and Dunbarton, Scotland - Essential sights on the trek include Loch Ba and the towering heights of Buachaille Etive Mor.

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The Wild Atlantic Way - The Wild Atlantic Way guides you from the peaks of Malin Head to Kinsale Harbour.

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The Wild Atlantic Way - This route will take you past concealed coves and outstanding cliffs.

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The Wild Atlantic Way - Stop at Surf Coast to watch the powerful waves crash on siltstone rocks.

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The Wild Atlantic Way - Haven Coast is a beautiful route of thick hedgerows and tranquil beaches.

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Black Mountain Pass, Wales - This trip is filled with unrivalled views and attractive scenery.

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Black Mountain Pass, Wales - The Black Mountain Pass takes drivers through the jaw-dropping Brecon Beacons.

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Black Mountain Pass, Wales - Follow the bending roads and you’ll get a chance to explore Tywi Valley.

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Black Mountain Pass, Wales - The route is best tackled from north to south, with sights including Herbert’s Pass and the village of Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen.

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Buttertubs Pass, Yorkshire - Buttertubs Pass is a circular road that swoops around Swaledale and Wensleydale.

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Buttertubs Pass, Yorkshire - Start off at the village of Hawes, following the A684 to Appersett.

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Buttertubs Pass, Yorkshire - The Pass will take you past Bellow Hill and drops down to Simonstone village.

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Buttertubs Pass, Yorkshire - Jeremy Clarkson has praised the Pass as being “England’s only truly spectacular road”.

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The Evo Triangle, Wales - The Denbigh Moors are home to the Evo Triangle, a fast-moving triple crown of roads.

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The Evo Triangle, Wales - The Triangle comprises the A5, A543, and B4501.

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The Evo Triangle, Wales - The 20-mile journey will take you on a roller coaster through straights and climbs that makes an exhilarating ride.

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The Evo Triangle, Wales - The B4501 will lead you into the woods before Cerrigydrudion.

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Penrith to Haydon Bridge, England - This fascinating drive starts at the top of the Pennines.

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Penrith to Haydon Bridge, England - You will climb a zig-zagging slope through tranquil farmland.

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Penrith to Haydon Bridge, England - Once the road straightens you’ll climb to Hartside. There, you can get an eyeful of one of Cumbria’s best views.

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Penrith to Haydon Bridge, England - The A686 then drops to Alston, with a steady descent to the moorlands.

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The Snake Pass, England - This enthralling route has incredible sights like Ladybower Reservoir.

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The Snake Pass, England - This hill pass in Derbyshire is named after the Snake Inn, but is well-suited to the winding road.

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The Snake Pass, England - Start off at Glossop, then take the Snake Road towards Sheffield.

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The Snake Pass, England - The road will take you through Hope Woodlands and past the pub that gave the route its name.

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The Dark Hedges, Northern Ireland - The Dark Hedges is an incredible avenue of beech trees that needs to be seen to be believed.

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The Dark Hedges, Northern Ireland - The tunnel of trees has appeared in HBO’s hit series ‘Game of Thrones’.

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The Dark Hedges, Northern Ireland - It is best explored by started at the intersection of Bregagh Road and Ballinlea Road.

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The Dark Hedges, Northern Ireland - The avenue was planted by the Stuart family in the 18th century.

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Cheddar Gorge, Somerset - This gorgeous journey will take you through miles of incredible Somerset countryside.

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Cheddar Gorge, Somerset - Start off on the B3135 and head along Cliff Road past Plummer’s Loan.

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Cheddar Gorge, Somerset - You’ll pass Pound Loan on the way to Ashwick, where the route comes to a close.

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Cheddar Gorge, Somerset - Tight twists and colossal cliff faces feature on this trip, as well as incredible scenery.

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The Wicklow Mountains, Ireland - This enchanting ride kicks off at Kilmacanogue.

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The Wicklow Mountains, Ireland - From there ride from Roundwood through the Calary Bog.

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The Wicklow Mountains, Ireland - This will take you past Great Sugar Loaf mountain.

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A key stop on the journey is Glendalough, a Christian settlement founded in the 6th century.

See also: The best road trip route through the Southern United States

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