{"id":849,"date":"2015-04-04T16:53:47","date_gmt":"2015-04-04T15:53:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/live-red-driving-school.pantheonsite.io\/?p=849"},"modified":"2021-04-14T11:23:07","modified_gmt":"2021-04-14T10:23:07","slug":"life-driving-lessons-uks-best-road-trips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reddrivingschool.com\/2015\/04\/life-driving-lessons-uks-best-road-trips\/","title":{"rendered":"Life after driving lessons: the UK\u2019s best road trips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You\u2019ve put in the hours and passed your driving test, so what better way to celebrate than with a road trip? Now that the weather is (mostly) warming up in the UK, you don\u2019t even have to leave the country to drive through fantastic scenery in the sunshine and admire sweeping skylines. So dig out your satnav, grab your journey essentials, and put those driving lessons to good use on some of Britain\u2019s best road trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Scottish Highlands<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/live-red-driving-school.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Scottish-Highlands.jpg\" alt=\"Scottish highlands\" class=\"wp-image-852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reddrivingschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Scottish-Highlands.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.reddrivingschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Scottish-Highlands-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.reddrivingschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Scottish-Highlands-200x117.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption><em>Source: <\/em><a href=https:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/><em>Visit Scotland<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For open roads, crystal clear rivers and dramatic mountain views, head north of Glasgow on the M8, then the A82, to get to the start of the Scottish Highlands. We particularly recommend a visit to Inverness, capital of the Highlands and home to the magnificent Loch Ness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Lake District<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/live-red-driving-school.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Lake-District.jpg\" alt=\"Lake district\" class=\"wp-image-853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reddrivingschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Lake-District.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.reddrivingschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Lake-District-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.reddrivingschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Lake-District-200x117.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption><em>Source: <\/em><a href=http:\/\/www.blenheim-lodge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/a591.jpg><em>Blenheim Lodge<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the A591 into Windermere to enjoy unparalleled views of the Lake District. There are plenty of quaint little towns \u2013 such as Kendal or Keswick \u2013 to stop off at if you fancy stretching your legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>The Evo Triangle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/live-red-driving-school.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Evo-Triangle.jpg\" alt=\"Evo triangle\" class=\"wp-image-854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reddrivingschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Evo-Triangle.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.reddrivingschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Evo-Triangle-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.reddrivingschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Evo-Triangle-200x117.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption><em>Source:<\/em> <a href=http:\/\/www.drivingforpleasure.co.uk\/admin\/resources\/evo0052-w750h375.jpg><em>Driving for Pleasure<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This driving route is becoming one of the most popular in Britain \u2013 and for good reason. Starting on the A543 in the Denbigh Moors in North Wales, the Evo Triangle allows you to admire beautiful views of the moors as well as the majestic Llyn Brenig.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Snowdonia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll want to stop for endless snaps on a road trip to Snowdonia National Park, where you can take the A470 through picturesque Welsh valleys and snow-capped mountains. Keep an eye out for &nbsp;birds of prey and other wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>The Atlantic Highway<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/live-red-driving-school.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Atlantic-Highway.jpg\" alt=\"Atlantic highway\" class=\"wp-image-855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reddrivingschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Atlantic-Highway.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.reddrivingschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Atlantic-Highway-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.reddrivingschool.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Atlantic-Highway-200x117.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption><em>Source:<\/em> <a href=https:\/\/www.roughguides.com\/article\/best-road-trips-in-the-uk\/><em>Rough Guides<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The West Country is home to some truly spectacular coastal scenery, which you\u2019ll be able to explore by taking the A39 \u2013 the Atlantic Highway through North Devon and North Cornwall. Prepare to experience beaches and cliffs galore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking of taking&nbsp;<a href=\/learners\/>driving lessons<\/a>&nbsp;with RED Driving School, check out our&nbsp;<a href=\/offers\/introductory-offers\/>offers page<\/a>&nbsp;and find out how you could learn for less.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve put in the hours and passed your driving test, so what better way to celebrate than with a road&#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"readmore\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddrivingschool.com\/2015\/04\/life-driving-lessons-uks-best-road-trips\/\"> Read more &raquo;<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":852,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[34],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.10 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Life after driving lessons: the UK\u2019s best road trips | RED Driving School<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You\u2019ve put in the hours and passed your driving test, so what better way to celebrate than with a road trip? 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