Every great road trip starts with a spark, that moment you decide to chase the open road and see where it leads.

Ignite Your Wanderlust

Get ideas from beautiful places and picturesque roads all around the UK

Suggestions for anything from short holidays to extensive trips
Ideas to help you plan your next trip that you'll never forget

It's exciting to plan a road trip, especially when you start to think about what you could find around the next corner. It could be a view you didn't expect, a peaceful village that makes you slow down in the best manner possible, or just the freedom to choose the prettier route because it seems right.

These blogs can help you come up with ideas for a spontaneous weekend drive or a longer getaway, encompassing routes, stories, and places that show off the very best of the UK: sweeping coastlines, mountain passes, rolling countryside, and those little corners that stay with you long after you’ve headed home.

Explore road-trip ideas along The Wales Way, discover some of the UK’s most scenic drives, or wander through Scotland’s rugged landscapes and the hidden corners of Skye that reward a small detour. There’s no need to plan every mile — just follow what captures your imagination.

Take your time, browse, and let the daydreaming begin. Often, the journey starts long before you turn the key.

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Turn inspiration into something you can follow

Once you’ve sparked a few ideas, the next step is turning that daydream into a trip that actually works. That’s where our road trip guides come in. They’re designed for people who love the freedom of the open road but don’t want to spend hours figuring everything out from scratch.

Each guide brings together the things that matter when you’re travelling — the must-see highlights, the quieter spots that reward a detour, overnight options, timings, maps, and those practical details that make a journey feel smooth rather than stressful. They’re written with real routes, real distances, and real experience behind them, so you can explore with confidence while still keeping your trip flexible.

You can browse by region or theme, dip in and out as you plan, or follow a full route from start to finish. Whether you’re looking for coastal scenery, historic towns, mountain passes, family-friendly adventures or something more off the beaten track, you’ll find guides that match the mood of your trip.

If you’ve found an idea on this page that’s caught your imagination — a stretch of coastline, a national park, a scenic drive, or a corner of the country you’ve always wanted to explore — there’s a good chance we have a guide that brings it all together. Think of them as the bridge between inspiration and the open road: clear, curated and ready when you are.