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Scenic routes in North West England

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The 10 most beautiful scenic routes in North West England

Scenic Route · Scotland

Scotland's hidden South

recommended route Difficulty easy

645.9 km

9:55 h

3,335 m

This 7-day round trip takes you through the lesser-known yet scenically and culturally rich regions of Southern Scotland. The route begins in East Lothian and ends in Gretna Green, with stops in Lanarkshire, Ayrshire, and Dumfries & Galloway. It offers a perfect blend of nature, culture, cuisine, and authentic Scottish experiences – ideal for self-drive travellers with their own vehicle.

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Scenic Route · Central England and the Midlands

Blaze Farm via The Roaches and back

Difficulty moderate

75.2 km

1:10 h

1,145 m

1,158 m

From The Laurels B&B a drive along the bottom of the Staffordshire Peak District, with fantastic views across Staffordshire Moorlands, The Roaches and beyond.Head behind The Roaches towards Allgreave where The Rose and Crown Inn awaits to serve you.

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Scenic Route · Central England and the Midlands

Blaze Farm via The Roaches and back

Difficulty easy

75.2 km

1:10 h

1,129 m

1,158 m

Drive along the bottom of the Peak District via The Roaches with a stop for a pub lunch and homemade icecream.

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Scenic Route · North West England

Hadrians Wall Driving Tour

Difficulty easy

25.6 km

0:19 h

209 m

81 m

The year is AD137. Britain is under Roman occupation and Hadrian is Emperor. You are a Roman citizen and have travelled from Rome to see for yourself the 'eighth wonder of the world' - Hadrian's wall.Your guide will be the Decurion cavalry commander, Martinus Agilis.

Carlisle Tourism

Scenic Route · North East England

Tracking on 12 Sep 2023 12:42:18

Difficulty easy

193.6 km

3:18 h

1,776 m

1,577 m

Scenic drive

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Scenic Route · North West England

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105.8 km

20:30 h

8,024 m

7,353 m

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Scenic Route · Central England and the Midlands

Hartington and the Goyt Valley

Difficulty easy

54.3 km

0:50 h

1,295 m

1,102 m

Scenic drive in Derbyshire

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Scenic Route · North West England

Border Heritage Trail

Difficulty easy

93.6 km

0:58 h

684 m

690 m

This is exclusively a driving tour through spectacular countryside and visiting fascinating places along the way, from Brampton to Bewcastle, Longtown to Lanercost Priory.You'll experience a fascinating insight into the Border's turbulent history from the Border Reivers to Bonnie Prince Charlie.

Carlisle Tourism

Scenic Route · North West England

Chester Driving Test Route #1

12.7 km

0:10 h

29 m

To make driving tests more representative of real-life driving, the DVSA no longer publishes official test routes. However, you can find a number of recent routes used at the Chester driving test centre and this is Route #1.While test route from this centre is likely to be very similar to those used, you should treat this as a rough guide only. Exact test routes are at the examiners’ discretion and are subject to change.

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