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Lakeland and Highlands Crowned as Britain's Most Breathtaking Driving Routes
19 Aug
Summary
- Lake District's Kendal to Keswick drive ranked #1 scenic route
- Scottish Highlands' Loch Lomond to Glencoe drive ranked #2
- 92% of Brits believe UK has world's best road trips
As of August 20th, 2025, a new study has revealed that the Lake District and Scottish Highlands are home to the UK's most scenic driving routes. The survey, conducted by car manufacturer Isuzu UK, polled 2,000 drivers and found that the 30-mile journey from Kendal to Keswick in Cumbria is the country's most breathtaking drive, with 30% of respondents ranking it as the best.
Closely following in second place is the peaceful route from Loch Lomond to Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands, which 29% of drivers deemed the most stunning. The historic Coastal Way in Wales came in third, with 23% of the votes.
The research also uncovered that 92% of Brits believe the UK boasts some of the world's finest road trips, with two-thirds insisting a staycation can be more enjoyable than a holiday abroad. Other top-ranking routes include the winding road through Cheddar Gorge in Somerset and the journey around the New Forest in Hampshire.
As the summer travel season approaches, these findings suggest that many Britons will be opting to explore the country's breathtaking landscapes by car rather than venturing overseas.
