As more holiday hotspots are being added to the UK’s list of quarantine countries, a road trip around the UK is the best option for Brits to enjoy a much-deserved summer break.
Scenic natural views, castles and villages are the backdrops as we drive through the country, but which destinations are the most beautiful and worthy of the ‘gram?
Interested in finding the most stunning destinations that can be visited by car, Click4reg Private Plates surveyed 1,200 travel Instagrammers to discover which areas of the UK they would most like to visit or have already visited for a photo to add to their feed!
- Polperro – England
- Portmeririon Village – Wales
- Tintagel Castle – Wales
- Dark Hedges – Northern Ireland
- Durness – Scotland
- Jedburgh Abbey – Scotland
- Portland Bill – England
- Chipping Campden
The Highlights:
Portmeirion Village
It’s hard to believe that this enchanting village is in the UK! The colour-washed buildings and its Italianate style make us feel like we are in a fairy tale!
Location: Wales
Route: The Coastal Way
Durness
The remote Durness is the most north-westerly point of Scotland. It’s not only surrounded by Scotland’s dramatic landscapes, but it’s also home to the Cocoa Mountain (known for its delicious chocolate) and Smoo Cave (famous for its amazing stairway and waterfall).
Location: Scotland
Route: North Coast 500
Polperro Village
Polperro and its narrow streets and quaint cottages are breathtaking! The Harbour Entrance, a stunning building on the top of a mountain, is an extra Instagrammable spot in this village!
Location: England
Route: Weymouth to West Bay
Dark Hedges
This beautiful and natural avenue of trees have been used as a filming location in Game of Thrones and is the perfect landscape to have on your Instagram feed!
Location: Northern Ireland
Route: Causeway Coastal
Tintagel Castle
The Atlantic Highway is one of the most famous road trip routes in England and hides the Tintagel Castle ruins that are part of King Arthur’s history.
Location: England
Route: The Atlantic Highway
