Three Lake District driving routes have been named among the most in-demand scenic road trip hotspots in the UK.

Phil Leese, Taxi and Specialist Motor Trading Manager, at specialist insurance broker ChoiceQuote, said: “The UK is home to some of the most beautiful scenery so it is easy to understand why Brits may choose to go on a road trip this summer.

"However, preparing for a road trip can be daunting with the number of aspects to think about.

"As with many long-distance trips there are some key things to think about including packing the essentials and carrying out some car maintenance checks before setting off on your journey."

See their full analysis here.

The top 10 best scenic road trips in the UK:

  1. Windermere, Lake District
  2. Keswick, Lake District
  3. Bourton-on-the-water, The Cotswolds
  4. St Ives, Cornwall
  5. Cheddar Gorge, Somerset
  6. Grasmere, Lake District
  7. Durdle door, Dorset
  8. Tenby, Pembrokeshire
  9. Lyme Regis, Dorset
  10. Cromer, Norfolk
  11. Bude, Cornwall

Windermere named as the most in-demand scenic road trip location in the UK

The study found that Windermere in the Lake District was named as the UK's most in-demand road trip location in the UK. The Cumbrian town was found to have on average, 141,000 monthly searches on Instagram and 110,000 monthly searches on Google. Searches for Windermere have increased 122% in the past 12 months.

If you’re looking for a shorter route, Windermere to Grasmere via Ambleside is 8.8 miles making it perfect for a summer afternoon drive. Alternatively, Windermere to Ullswater via Kirkstone Pass is a 17 mile drive, great for those who have more time to soak up the scenery.

In the heart of the Lake District National Park with its breathtaking scenery, it is clear to see why Windermere is an unmissable road trip location this summer.

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Keswick and Bourton-on-the-Water take joint second place

Keswick in the Lake District and Bourton-on-the-Water in the Cotswolds take joint second place as the most scenic road trip locations.

Keswick boasts a staggering 116,000 monthly searches on Instagram, making it clear that Brits are keen to find out more about the picture-perfect town.

Not only that but Google searches demand for the town have increased by 123%, with around 90,000 monthly searches for the road trip hot spot. The Keswick Loop via Buttermere and Borrowdale is a 23-mile route that is a great way to see the best of what the area has to offer.

Cheddar Gorge and Grasmere complete the top 5 in-demand scenic road trip hotspots

Cheddar Gorge in Somerset takes fourth place with 141,000 monthly Instagram searches. 

Rounding off the top five is Grasmere in the Lake District with 40,500 monthly Google searches and a staggering 173% increase in searches in the last 12 months. Previously home to William Wordsworth, the Cumbrian village is rich in history and surrounded by stunning mountains making it a great location for a road trip.