Best Road Trips: Great Britain

Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet’s Great Britain’s Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 36 amazing drives, from 3-day escapes to 3-week adventures. Explore the majestic Welsh mountains, gaze at the mysterious Stonehenge and cruise grand Scottish moors.

Get to Great Britain, rent a car, and hit the road!

Inside Lonely Planet’s Great Britain’s Best Road Trips:

Itineraries for classic road trips plus other lesser-known drives with expert advice to pick the routes that suit your interests and needs

Full-colour route maps – easy-to-read, detailed directions

Detours – delightful diversions to see Great Britain’s highlights along the way

Link Your Trip – cruise from one driving route to the next

Insider tips – get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road – local driving rules, parking, toll roads

Stretch Your Legs – the best things to do outside the car

Essential info at your fingertips – hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets – eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Lavish colour photography provides inspiration throughout 

Covers: England, Scotland, Wales, the West Country, the Cotswolds, Bath, Edinburgh, Stonehenge, Welsh Mountains, Cambridge, Oxford, the Scottish Highlands, Stratford-upon-Avon, Blenheim Palace and more