Iskra
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I've been watching youtube videos of the Scottish North Coast 500, and was wondering if anyone has done any interesting road trips or is planning any in the future? These can be as grand or as local as you like, providing they have some sort of wider appeal.
My top 3 that I've done would be:
- Vegas-LA, not the longest but probably the 'coolest,' was driving a Chevrolet across the Mojave dessert from Vegas to LA, with stops at Peggy Sues diner. Part of the route takes you alongside a railway line with epic-length US freight trains running along side you. Also interesting as it was probably the first time I've driven through a dessert. One interesting feature was a service station, with a theme park including roller coasters! When we pulled in to Peggy Sues diner, Elvis got out of the car in front US driving is pretty relaxed so this was an enjoyable trip.
- Sheffield-Southern Italy. Driving on the toll roads in France was absolute bliss, as they are empty and the speed limit is 85mph. We stopped at Troyes which was a nice little town, Chamonix (3 nights) which I loved and we got really lucky with some warm weather but there being snow on the mountains still. The mountain roads in this area were really fun too. Driving around Milan was a bit chaotic and our next stop was near Florence. The further South you get the more 'interesting' the Italian driving becomes and the roads get worse. We then stopped at Salerno before heading to the South coast.
- Lancaster-Clitheroe. Doing this route on the back roads is really fun and there are a few sights on the way, you can take in the views of Morecambe bay (and beyond) from Jubilee tower, then the roads get narrow but good for a fun drive. You pass waterfalls and eventually end up at a great pub called the Inn at Whitewell which is a fantastic pub in a stunning location. You're then on the Royal Estate before reaching the quaint town of Clitheroe with it's castle. This was one of my go-to trips out when we were bored at uni.
My top 3 that I've done would be:
- Vegas-LA, not the longest but probably the 'coolest,' was driving a Chevrolet across the Mojave dessert from Vegas to LA, with stops at Peggy Sues diner. Part of the route takes you alongside a railway line with epic-length US freight trains running along side you. Also interesting as it was probably the first time I've driven through a dessert. One interesting feature was a service station, with a theme park including roller coasters! When we pulled in to Peggy Sues diner, Elvis got out of the car in front US driving is pretty relaxed so this was an enjoyable trip.
- Sheffield-Southern Italy. Driving on the toll roads in France was absolute bliss, as they are empty and the speed limit is 85mph. We stopped at Troyes which was a nice little town, Chamonix (3 nights) which I loved and we got really lucky with some warm weather but there being snow on the mountains still. The mountain roads in this area were really fun too. Driving around Milan was a bit chaotic and our next stop was near Florence. The further South you get the more 'interesting' the Italian driving becomes and the roads get worse. We then stopped at Salerno before heading to the South coast.
- Lancaster-Clitheroe. Doing this route on the back roads is really fun and there are a few sights on the way, you can take in the views of Morecambe bay (and beyond) from Jubilee tower, then the roads get narrow but good for a fun drive. You pass waterfalls and eventually end up at a great pub called the Inn at Whitewell which is a fantastic pub in a stunning location. You're then on the Royal Estate before reaching the quaint town of Clitheroe with it's castle. This was one of my go-to trips out when we were bored at uni.