Flip left on to the A487 by the Oakeley Arms and left once more onto the A496 to Ffestiniog, turning left onto the B4391/B4407. The panorama turns into extra rugged and remoted as you climb from the village, however softens in direction of Betws-y-Coed on the A5. Pause on the A4086 for images of three,560ft Mount Snowdon within the distance subsequent to the waters of Llynnau Mymbyr and from the Go of Llanberis; the views are heart-stopping.
Whizz previous – or, higher nonetheless, climb – Mount Snowdon earlier than a 20-minute drive to macho, muscle-bound Caernarvon Fort, standing defiantly on the mouth of the Seiont River.
Prime tip: If you wish to climb Snowdon, break your journey at Betws-y-Coed first, maybe staying at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Lodge (01690 710293; snowdoniahotel.com), set in 16 acres of gardens on the banks of the River Conwy; rooms from £140.
Extra data: visitwales.com
10. The Peak District
Greatest for: Historical past lovers.
Why do it? For an academic tour of stately houses, a gracious spa city and feats of Victorian engineering.
What to anticipate: The route encompasses 60 or so miles of thrilling views, difficult bends, steep climbs and heartbeat-raising descents, with plenty of alternatives to find out about historic buildings, bridges and viaducts alongside the way in which.
The route: Begin at Holmfirth – to the north of the Peak District – then observe the A6024 because it soars over Holme Moss to plunge down in direction of Woodhead Reservoir on the A6024, proper on to the A628 then left on to the B6105 to Glossop. Whizz excessive above Torside Reservoir then, at Glossop, take the A57 to deal with aptly named and thrilling Snake Go.
Flip proper on to the A6013 to Bamford, then take the A6187 through Hathersage and The Dale to wild magnificence spot Stanage Edge. Comply with the B6521 to Grindleford, then the A625/A623 previous fetching Baslow, following the indicators to Chatsworth Home, the “palace of the Peaks”, then to secluded medieval Haddon Corridor alongside the B6012 and A6.
Proceed by means of Bakewell, flip proper on the A6020 then left to Ashford-in-the-Water to admire historic Sheepwash Bridge, the place lambs had been put in a pen on one aspect of the river and ewes had been washed as they swam throughout to them. Take the B6465 and meander to Monsal Head to view distant Gravestone Viaduct, then take your time alongside the B6465/A623, dropping down through Dove Holes and following the indicators to the gracious spa city of Buxton.
Prime tip: Don’t go too quick on Snake Go, the place there are velocity traps.
Extra data: visitpeakdistrict.com
