As we approach the season of spring, you may be planning your next road trip in the UK. If you are looking for ways to efficiently plan your road trip for this year, look no further, as we have lots of top tips for preparing for that special time away.
Choose to do the road trips during the summer months
In the UK, we are not always blessed with the best weather conditions. However, between the months of April to September, we get some weeks where the weather is usually bright and sunny. If you are looking to plan long road trips, then it is best to do the road trips in the season of summer, as you will get the opportunity to see some beautiful scenery in all its beauty and you will also be able to park your car and venture around the new you are areas that you have travelled to.
Tip: it is always a good idea to pack a waterproof jacket in case weather conditions turn drizzly.
Choose a scenic route for your journey
Luckily, here in the UK, there are lots of beautiful places that you can drive to in under a few hours. Whether you happen to live in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland there are always scenic destinations that are worth travelling to.
Here are some top destinations to visit in the UK:
England
- ● Minack Theatre, Porthcurno, Cornwall
- ● The Norfolk Broads, Norfolk & Suffolk
- ● Southwold, Suffolk
- ● Durdle Door, Dorset
- ● Staithes, North Yorkshire
- ● Lake District, Cumbria
- ● Stonehenge, Wiltshire
- ● White Cliffs of Dover, Kent
Scotland
- ● Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye
- ● Portree, Isle of Skye
- ● Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe
- ● Cairngorms National Park
- ● The Scottish Highlands
- ● Edinburgh Castle
Wales
- ● Skomer Island
- ● Barry Island
- ● Snowdonia National Park
- ● Three Cliffs Bay, Gower Peninsula
Northern Ireland
- ● Dark Hedges, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
- ● Giants Causeway, Northern Ireland
- ● Mourne Mountains, County Down
- ● Glenariff Waterfall, County Antrim
Consider selling your car for an SUV
If you are planning on taking frequent road trips, you may be considering whether to sell my car so you can purchase a car that may be more suitable for lengthy road trips with your friends and family. Companies similar like WeBuyAnyCar can be a good option to making a swift change for the car that you want.
Typically, an SUV or a 4×4 is the best vehicle to use on road trips, especially in areas that have rocky terrains. You do not necessarily need to purchase a brand new car, just a car that is spacious enough to comfortably fit you and your family and all of your essential belongings.
Hybrid cars may also be an option to consider, as we are slowly moving towards the shift towards using electric cars, so using a hybrid car is a way to try the features of an electric car without fully committing to it just yet.
Lots of SUVs and 4×4 vehicles come in a hybrid transmission, as hybrids typically suits larger vehicles, because it is generally harder to make a larger car that has a fully electric transmission, as larger vehicles usually require a higher range distance.
Tow a caravan (if necessary)
into a few days’ holidays, you may want to consider towing a caravan, as this will create accommodation on the road for your and your family to enjoy.
Final thoughts
We hope you have enjoyed our blog on “Top tips for preparing for road trips in the UK.” There are lots of ways in which you can have a low-cost enjoyable road trip in the UK with very little planning.