There’s no denying the popularity of road trips. They offer you flexibility and freedom to explore and see more of the country at your own pace and in comfort, whilst enabling you to make new memories. From the rugged beauty and wildlife of the Scottish Highlands to the picturesque blue flag beaches of St Ives, there are plenty of options for UK road trip adventures that will suit everyone.
To give you inspiration for your next Roadrtrip Chums has put together five interactive maps showcasing routes based on different themes, from wildlife to relaxation and heritage. In June 2022, they polled 1,000 people in the UK aged 45 and over to find out what they look for in a road trip, so you can be sure these itineraries will contain just what you are looking for. Read on for two of my favourites….
Fancy UK road trip adventures dedicated to spotting some spectacular wildlife? Then it’s hard to beat Loch Lomond, Trossachs National Park. Starting your road trip off at Aldochlay a picturesque hamlet, south of Luss on the banks of the loch. You have the option to take a guided water tour of Loch Lomand, getting close to nature in your kayak or canoe. Keep your eyes peeled for beavers or even seals. You can also enjoy beautiful forest walks with red squirrels, pine martins and not forgetting the deer.
The wildlife road trip then takes you south to Galloway Forest, where you can visit the Red Deer Range and get up close to these beautiful animals in the hide, what an experience. From here, you will travel over the border into England and make your way to the Yorkshire Dales National Park with more opportunities to spot wildlife. Bird lovers can visit the Freeholders’ Wood Local Nature Reserve where they are sure to see a whole selection.
Your road trip then continues south to the Hatchmere Nature Reserve, for more animal spotting including wild beavers. The wildlife road trip concludes at the Exmoor National Park with its spectacular moorland, woodland and coastline you are sure to spot a whole variety of wildlife. Look out for red deer, otters and the famous Exmoor Ponies.
How about trying one of the family UK road trip adventures? Starting in St Ives, Cornwall a picturesque seaside town, which has been voted as the ‘Best Family Holiday Destination’. Enjoy the views or try something more adventurous like paddleboarding on the waters at the blue flag-rated Porthmeor beach. The next stop on this family road trip takes you north to Abergavenny, travelling over the Prince of Wales Bridge across the River Severn into Wales. With plenty to do there are adventurous options like caving or try visiting one of Wales’s many castles.
Make sure to check out Chums’ other road trip itineraries, including one for history fans and a relaxing road trip itinerary which sounds perfect. Which one of the UK road trip adventures would you choose?