UK’s ‘most beautiful’ road trip route named

• Britain’s most beautiful drives revealed
• Poll of 2,000 drivers by Isuzu
• Route between Kendal and Keswick wins it
• Lake District journey spans 30 miles on the A591
• Read Select's own Top 5 road trip suggestions

^{(Kendal to Keswick, credit Isuzu)}

England’s Lake District is home to the UK’s most beautiful drive, according to new research by Isuzu.

While relatively short, the 30-mile stretch between Kendal and Keswick in Cumbria, following the A591 throughout, is Britain’s ‘most awe-inspiring, breathtaking and peaceful driving route’, according to the pick-up experts.

Isuzu polled 2,000 drivers, asking them to name their personal favourite drives.

^{(Llanberis Pass, Snowdonia. Credit Isuzu)}

Second in the list is the journey from Loch Lomond to Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands, flanked on both sides by towering mountains.

Third in the last is Wales’ Coastal Way, a stunning 180-mile detour covering the entire west coast of Cymru around Cardigan Bay.

Isuzu also reckons 92% of Brits believe the UK offers some of the best road trips in the world, with two-thirds saying UK trips can be as enjoyable, or better, than going abroad.

^{(Loch Lomond to Glencoe. Credit Isuzu)}

George Wallis, Head of Marketing at Isuzu UK, said: “It’s fantastic to see just how much Brits appreciate the incredible scenery that we have in the UK, with routes like Kendal to Keswick and Loch Lomond to Glencoe topping the list.

“Of course, having the right vehicle makes all the difference, and the dependable 4x4 Isuzu D-Max, with its go-anywhere capability, is built to help drivers tackle these stunning routes with ease.”

Speaking about the top two routes, Isuzu told us: “Following the A591 and stretching for 30 miles, Kendal to Keswick takes in some exceptional scenery, including views of Lakeland fells and the banks of Windermere, while the scenic route from Loch Lomond to Glencoe takes in the stunning Argyll Forest Park, Loch Tulla, and Loch Ba.”

Here’s the full Top 20. How many can you say you’ve ticked off?

1. Kendal to Keswick in the Lake District, Cumbria – 30%
2. Loch Lomond to Glencoe, Scottish Highlands – 29%
3. The Coastal Way in Wales – 23%
4. Cheddar Gorge in Somerset – 21%
5. The New Forest in Hampshire – 20%
6. The Lake District Western Loop in Cumbria – 18%
7. Snake Pass in the Pennines in Derbyshire – 18%
8. Yorkshire Dales Circular in North Yorkshire – 18%
9. The Cotswolds Romantic Road across Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire – 15%
10. Llanberis Pass in Snowdonia, Wales – 15%
11. North Coast 500 in Scotland – 14%
12. Dartmoor National Park in Devon – 12%
13. The Atlantic Highway (A39) from Devon to Cornwall – 12%
14. The South Downs Way in Sussex – 10%
15. The Causeway Coastal Route in Northern Ireland – 10%
16. Isle of Skye Loop in Scotland – 9%
17. Black Mountain Pass (A4069) in Wales – 8%
18. The Hebridean Way in Scotland – 8%
19. Hardknott Pass and Wrynose Pass in the Lake District, Cumbria – 8%
20. Glen Etive to Steall Falls in Scotland – 8%

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