Driving roads in the United Kingdom: all 127, mapped · Routes

Satellite view of the best driving roads in United Kingdom

Roads1275 world icons

Combined1,706 mi2,746 km of driving

High point683 m2,241 ft

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Scotland 43 roads

Satellite map of Bealach na Bà

Bealach na Bà7 mi · 18 min · 626 m summitView the roadbook ›

Satellite map of Glencoe, Scotland

Glencoe

A82Scotland

8 mi · 16 min · 20 corners

Satellite map of The Snow Road, Scotland

The Snow Road

A939Scotland

8 mi · 16 min · 644.9 m summit

Satellite map of Rest and Be Thankful, Scotland

Rest and Be Thankful

A83Scotland

22 mi · 45 min · 18 corners

Satellite map of Cairnwell Pass, Scotland

Cairnwell Pass

A93Scotland

15 mi · 32 min · 683.1 m summit

Satellite map of The Duke's Pass, Scotland

The Duke's Pass

A821Scotland

13 mi · 27 min · 20 corners

Satellite map of Glen Shiel, Scotland

Glen Shiel

A87Scotland

33 mi · 1 h 6 min · 18 corners

Satellite map of Braemore to Ullapool, Scotland

Braemore to Ullapool

A835Scotland

12 mi · 23 min · 16 corners

Satellite map of Glen Torridon, Scotland

Glen Torridon

A896Scotland

17 mi · 37 min · 22 corners

Satellite map of Glen Ogle, Scotland

Glen Ogle

A85Scotland

10 mi · 19 min · 14 corners

Satellite map of Pass of Drumochter, Scotland

Pass of Drumochter

A9Scotland

23 mi · 42 min · 10 corners

Satellite map of Oban to Lochgilphead, Scotland

Oban to Lochgilphead

A816Scotland

36 mi · 1 h 12 min · 40 corners

Satellite map of Appin Coast, Scotland

Appin Coast

A828Scotland

26 mi · 49 min · 22 corners

Satellite map of Loch Lomond, Scotland

Loch Lomond

A82Scotland

17 mi · 35 min · 30 corners

Satellite map of The Queen's Way, Scotland

The Queen's Way

A712Scotland

16 mi · 31 min · 24 corners

Satellite map of Carter Bar, Scotland

Carter Bar

A68Scotland

10 mi · 19 min · 22 corners

Satellite map of Loch Maree & Wester Ross, Scotland

Loch Maree & Wester Ross

A832Scotland

19 mi · 40 min · 40 corners

Satellite map of Loch Laggan, Scotland

Loch Laggan

A86Scotland

25 mi · 49 min · 30 corners

Satellite map of Kylesku, Scotland

Kylesku

A894Scotland

9 mi · 20 min · 30 corners

Satellite map of Assynt & Lochinver, Scotland

Assynt & Lochinver

A837Scotland

21 mi · 45 min · 34 corners

Satellite map of Mull of Galloway, Scotland

Mull of Galloway

B7041Scotland

2 mi · 4 min · 16 corners

Satellite map of Cairngorm Mountain Road, Scotland

Cairngorm Mountain Road

C1126Scotland

3 mi · 6 min · 613.8 m summit

Satellite map of Dirrie More, Scotland

Dirrie More

A835Scotland

20 mi · 36 min · 24 corners

Satellite map of Grey Mare's Tail & St Mary's Loch, Scotland

Grey Mare's Tail & St Mary's Loch

A708Scotland

33 mi · 1 h 7 min · 34 corners

Satellite map of Glen Nevis Road, Scotland

Glen Nevis Road

Scotland

6 mi · 13 min · 22 corners

Satellite map of Glen Carron, Scotland

Glen Carron

A890Scotland

19 mi · 38 min · 28 corners

Satellite map of Glen Lyon, Scotland

Glen Lyon

C448Scotland

14 mi · 30 min · 40 corners

Satellite map of Destitution Road, Scotland

Destitution Road

A832Scotland

13 mi · 25 min · 28 corners

Satellite map of Loch Ness South Military Road, Scotland

Loch Ness South Military Road

B862B852Scotland

22 mi · 46 min · 60 corners

Satellite map of Pass of Brander, Scotland

Pass of Brander

A85Scotland

9 mi · 17 min · 30 corners

Satellite map of Ardnamurchan Peninsula Road, Scotland

Ardnamurchan Peninsula Road

B8007Scotland

23 mi · 50 min · 80 corners

Satellite map of Glen Affric, Scotland

Glen Affric

Scotland

11 mi · 21 min · 35 corners

Satellite map of Road to the Isles, Scotland

Road to the Isles

A830Scotland

41 mi · 1 h 18 min · 55 corners

Satellite map of Mam Ratagan to Glenelg, Scotland

Mam Ratagan to Glenelg

Scotland

9 mi · 21 min · 30 corners

Satellite map of Mull West Coast Road, Scotland

Mull West Coast Road

B8073Scotland

13 mi · 29 min · 70 corners

Satellite map of Broadford to Elgol, Scotland

Broadford to Elgol

B8083Scotland

14 mi · 30 min · 45 corners

Satellite map of Loch Eriboll & Durness, Scotland

Loch Eriboll & Durness

A838Scotland

30 mi · 59 min · 70 corners

Satellite map of Glen Etive, Scotland

Glen Etive

Scotland

12 mi · 26 min · 55 corners

Satellite map of Quiraing and the Trotternish Loop, Scotland

Quiraing and the Trotternish Loop

Scotland

10 mi · 22 min · 40 corners

Satellite map of Rannoch Moor, Scotland

Rannoch Moor

A82Scotland

11 mi · 20 min · 22 corners

Satellite map of Glen Aray, Scotland

Glen Aray

A819Scotland

12 mi · 24 min · 26 corners

Satellite map of Arran Coast Road, Scotland

Arran Coast Road

A841Scotland

14 mi · 30 min · 34 corners

Satellite map of Loch Eck, Scotland

Loch Eck

A815Scotland

14 mi · 28 min · 28 corners

Wales 25 roads

Satellite map of Black Mountain Pass

Black Mountain Pass12 mi · 27 min · 30 cornersView the roadbook ›

Satellite map of Llanberis Pass, Wales

Llanberis Pass

A4086Wales

6 mi · 12 min · 18 corners

Satellite map of Evo Triangle, Wales

Evo Triangle

A543B4501Wales

21 mi · 42 min · 22 corners

Satellite map of Horseshoe Pass, Wales

Horseshoe Pass

A542Wales

7 mi · 14 min · 16 corners

Satellite map of Cambrian Mountains, Wales

Cambrian Mountains

A44Wales

24 mi · 45 min · 18 corners

Satellite map of Nant Gwynant, Wales

Nant Gwynant

A498Wales

7 mi · 15 min · 16 corners

Satellite map of Cadair Idris Road, Wales

Cadair Idris Road

A487Wales

13 mi · 24 min · 16 corners

Satellite map of Tywyn Coast Road, Wales

Tywyn Coast Road

A493Wales

19 mi · 38 min · 24 corners

Satellite map of The Migneint, Wales

The Migneint

B4391A4212Wales

17 mi · 32 min · 16 corners

Satellite map of Beddgelert to Caernarfon, Wales

Beddgelert to Caernarfon

A4085Wales

12 mi · 25 min · 24 corners

Satellite map of Brecon Beacons Pass, Wales

Brecon Beacons Pass

A470Wales

15 mi · 28 min · 22 corners

Satellite map of Upper Swansea Valley, Wales

Upper Swansea Valley

A4067Wales

16 mi · 31 min · 24 corners

Satellite map of Milltir Cerrig, Wales

Milltir Cerrig

B4391Wales

8 mi · 17 min · 24 corners

Satellite map of Bwlch Penbarras, Wales

Bwlch Penbarras

Wales

2 mi · 5 min · 9 corners

Satellite map of Tal-y-llyn Pass, Wales

Tal-y-llyn Pass

A487Wales

6 mi · 11 min · 18 corners

Satellite map of Crimea Pass, Wales

Crimea Pass

A470Wales

11 mi · 20 min · 16 corners

Satellite map of Elan Valley, Wales

Elan Valley

Wales

8 mi · 15 min · 30 corners

Satellite map of Mynydd Epynt, Wales

Mynydd Epynt

B4520Wales

16 mi · 33 min · 28 corners

Satellite map of Gospel Pass, Wales

Gospel Pass

B4423Wales

12 mi · 25 min · 550.6 m summit

Satellite map of Hirwaun to Beacons Reservoir, Wales

Hirwaun to Beacons Reservoir

A4059Wales

10 mi · 19 min · 26 corners

Satellite map of Bwlch Oerddrws, Wales

Bwlch Oerddrws

A470Wales

9 mi · 16 min · 26 corners

Satellite map of Abergwesyn Pass, Wales

Abergwesyn Pass

Wales

16 mi · 40 min · 55 corners

Satellite map of Bala to Trawsfynydd, Wales

Bala to Trawsfynydd

A4212Wales

17 mi · 33 min · 22 corners

Satellite map of Llandovery to Builth, Wales

Llandovery to Builth

A483Wales

23 mi · 43 min · 26 corners

Satellite map of Bwlch Mountain Road, Wales

Bwlch Mountain Road

A4061Wales

5 mi · 10 min · 36 corners

Northern England 24 roads

Satellite map of Hardknott & Wrynose Passes

Hardknott & Wrynose Passes7 mi · 18 min · 35 cornersView the roadbook ›

Satellite map of Buttertubs Pass, Northern England

Buttertubs Pass

Northern England

8 mi · 16 min · 527.8 m summit

Satellite map of Hartside Pass, Northern England

Hartside Pass

A686Northern England

19 mi · 40 min · 578 m summit

Satellite map of Kirkstone Pass, Northern England

Kirkstone Pass

A592Northern England

12 mi · 26 min · 18 corners

Satellite map of Dunmail Raise, Northern England

Dunmail Raise

A591Northern England

20 mi · 38 min · 16 corners

Satellite map of Sutton Bank, Northern England

Sutton Bank

A170Northern England

13 mi · 28 min · 10 corners

Satellite map of Wensleydale, Northern England

Wensleydale

A684Northern England

16 mi · 30 min · 14 corners

Satellite map of Stainmore, Northern England

Stainmore

A66Northern England

21 mi · 38 min · 10 corners

Satellite map of Shap Fell, Northern England

Shap Fell

A6Northern England

17 mi · 30 min · 12 corners

Satellite map of Ribblehead, Northern England

Ribblehead

B6255Northern England

16 mi · 31 min · 14 corners

Satellite map of Kirkby Stephen Road, Northern England

Kirkby Stephen Road

A685Northern England

26 mi · 48 min · 18 corners

Satellite map of Wensleydale to Richmond, Northern England

Wensleydale to Richmond

A6108Northern England

11 mi · 21 min · 14 corners

Satellite map of Cragg Vale, Northern England

Cragg Vale

B6138Northern England

4 mi · 7 min · 16 corners

Satellite map of Wharfedale, Northern England

Wharfedale

B6160Northern England

15 mi · 29 min · 26 corners

Satellite map of Honister Pass, Northern England

Honister Pass

B5289Northern England

6 mi · 13 min · 28 corners

Satellite map of Swaledale, Northern England

Swaledale

B6270Northern England

12 mi · 23 min · 30 corners

Satellite map of Whinlatter Pass, Northern England

Whinlatter Pass

B5292Northern England

7 mi · 13 min · 18 corners

Satellite map of Upper Coquetdale, Northern England

Upper Coquetdale

Northern England

10 mi · 20 min · 42 corners

Satellite map of Newlands Pass, Northern England

Newlands Pass

Northern England

4 mi · 9 min · 14 corners

Satellite map of Trough of Bowland, Northern England

Trough of Bowland

Northern England

6 mi · 12 min · 38 corners

Satellite map of Yad Moss, Northern England

Yad Moss

B6277Northern England

22 mi · 41 min · 598.9 m summit

Satellite map of Fleet Moss, Northern England

Fleet Moss

Northern England

15 mi · 33 min · 588.3 m summit

Satellite map of Rosedale Chimney Bank, Northern England

Rosedale Chimney Bank

Northern England

1 mi · 3 min · 8 corners

Satellite map of Ambleside to Coniston, Northern England

Ambleside to Coniston

A593Northern England

8 mi · 15 min · 24 corners

Northern Ireland 5 roads

Satellite map of Causeway Coastal Route

Causeway Coastal Route39 mi · 1 h 19 min · 40 cornersView the roadbook ›

Satellite map of Spelga & the Mournes, Northern Ireland

Spelga & the Mournes

B27Northern Ireland

11 mi · 21 min · 24 corners

Satellite map of Glenariff, Queen of the Glens, Northern Ireland

Glenariff, Queen of the Glens

A43Northern Ireland

8 mi · 15 min · 12 corners

Satellite map of Torr Head Scenic Road, Northern Ireland

Torr Head Scenic Road

C82Northern Ireland

5 mi · 12 min · 22 corners

Satellite map of Antrim Coast Road, Northern Ireland

Antrim Coast Road

A2Northern Ireland

13 mi · 22 min · 40 corners

The Midlands 16 roads

Satellite map of Snake Pass

Snake Pass15 mi · 31 min · 511.6 m summitView the roadbook ›

Satellite map of Cat and Fiddle, The Midlands

Cat and Fiddle

A537The Midlands

9 mi · 19 min · 514.6 m summit

Satellite map of Hope Valley, The Midlands

Hope Valley

A6187The Midlands

6 mi · 12 min · 14 corners

Satellite map of Ashbourne to Buxton, The Midlands

Ashbourne to Buxton

A515The Midlands

21 mi · 38 min · 12 corners

Satellite map of Holme Moss, The Midlands

Holme Moss

A6024The Midlands

8 mi · 17 min · 524.7 m summit

Satellite map of The Roaches, The Midlands

The Roaches

A53The Midlands

12 mi · 25 min · 504.9 m summit

Satellite map of Congleton to Buxton, The Midlands

Congleton to Buxton

A54The Midlands

17 mi · 35 min · 18 corners

Satellite map of Long Hill, The Midlands

Long Hill

A5004The Midlands

7 mi · 14 min · 20 corners

Satellite map of Cleeve Hill, The Midlands

Cleeve Hill

B4632The Midlands

5 mi · 9 min · 16 corners

Satellite map of The Burway over the Long Mynd, The Midlands

The Burway over the Long Mynd

The Midlands

2 mi · 4 min · 12 corners

Satellite map of Lincolnshire Wolds, The Midlands

Lincolnshire Wolds

A153The Midlands

12 mi · 23 min · 22 corners

Satellite map of Shropshire Hills, The Midlands

Shropshire Hills

A488The Midlands

12 mi · 24 min · 24 corners

Satellite map of Mam Tor and Rushup Edge, The Midlands

Mam Tor and Rushup Edge

A6187The Midlands

4 mi · 9 min · 22 corners

Satellite map of Winnats Pass, The Midlands

Winnats Pass

The Midlands

1 mi · 2 min · 12 corners

Satellite map of Woodhead Pass, The Midlands

Woodhead Pass

A628The Midlands

14 mi · 26 min · 20 corners

Satellite map of Isle of Skye Road, The Midlands

Isle of Skye Road

A635The Midlands

10 mi · 19 min · 22 corners

Southern England 14 roads

Satellite map of Cheddar Gorge

Cheddar Gorge3 mi · 5 min · 12 cornersView the roadbook ›

Satellite map of St Ives to St Just, Southern England

St Ives to St Just

B3306Southern England

16 mi · 33 min · 26 corners

Satellite map of Jurassic Coast Road, Southern England

Jurassic Coast Road

B3157Southern England

18 mi · 35 min · 20 corners

Satellite map of Porlock Hill, Southern England

Porlock Hill

A39Southern England

12 mi · 27 min · 18 corners

Satellite map of Dartmoor Crossing, Southern England

Dartmoor Crossing

B3212Southern England

23 mi · 49 min · 22 corners

Satellite map of Tavistock to Dartmeet, Southern England

Tavistock to Dartmeet

B3357Southern England

12 mi · 24 min · 16 corners

Satellite map of Sussex Weald, Southern England

Sussex Weald

A272Southern England

26 mi · 50 min · 30 corners

Satellite map of South Downs, Southern England

South Downs

A286Southern England

21 mi · 39 min · 24 corners

Satellite map of Burrington Combe, Southern England

Burrington Combe

B3134Southern England

4 mi · 7 min · 14 corners

Satellite map of Bovey Tracey to Haytor, Southern England

Bovey Tracey to Haytor

B3387Southern England

5 mi · 10 min · 30 corners

Satellite map of Atlantic Highway, Southern England

Atlantic Highway

A39Southern England

16 mi · 31 min · 22 corners

Satellite map of Box Hill Zig Zag Road, Southern England

Box Hill Zig Zag Road

Southern England

2 mi · 5 min · 8 corners

Satellite map of Dover to Deal, Southern England

Dover to Deal

A258Southern England

9 mi · 16 min · 18 corners

Satellite map of Dunkery Hill, Southern England

Dunkery Hill

Southern England

5 mi · 11 min · 26 corners

Collections featuring the United Kingdom

World Icons

The world’s most iconic roads, hand-picked.

101 roads · 3,441 mi

As seen on screen

The roads made famous by Top Gear, James Bond, evo and more.

12 roads · 215 mi

The Welsh Greats

Mountain passes and valley sweeps of Wales

25 roads · 311 mi

Nearby countries

Satellite view of Isle of Man

Isle of Man1 road · 10 mi

Satellite view of Ireland

Ireland12 roads · 195 mi

Satellite view of Faroe Islands

Faroe Islands3 roads · 25 mi

Driving in the United Kingdom: common questions

What is the best driving road in the United Kingdom?

Bealach na Bà is the place to start. Britain’s most dramatic mountain pass, Alpine hairpins climbing from sea loch to a 626-metre summit.

How many great driving roads does the United Kingdom have?

127 hand-picked and fact-checked roads, including 5 world icons, 1,706 miles of driving in all, every one mapped from real road geometry.

When is the best time to drive in the United Kingdom?

Most of the roads here are at their best in summer and autumn.