A STUDY of Instagram hashtags has revealed the most popular driving routes in the UK but with stiff competition, Somerset only features once in the list.
Analysis of more than half a million Instagram hashtag posts was used to create the list with Scotland’s North Coast 500 route (NC500) coming out on top.
The single Somerset route comes in at a respectable number four and is the B3135 through Cheddar Gorge.
The study was carried out by servicing and MOT specialist, Collect Service Go, to help people plan their dream staycation road trip.
Owner of Collect Service Go, Ollie Green, also offered his top tips for making your next road trip is a safe one including checking tyre pressure, tyre tread, lights, oil and car battery.
According to recent data, searches for British road trips have gone up by 81 percent since April 2020 with 53 percent of Brits opting for a UK road-trip holiday this year.
From coastal roads to historic ruins and beautiful natural landscapes, this country is home to some of the world’s most stunning scenery, and there’s no better way to enjoy it than on a relaxing drive.
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Whether you’re travelling across the UK this summer and want to take the scenic route or are looking for a way to fill an empty weekend, these drives are guaranteed to blow you away.
Here are the top 10 routes according to Collect Service Go:
1. North Coast 500 (NC500) - Scotland
#northcoast500 - 113,747 posts
2. "The Coast Road" (A149) - Norfolk, England
#norfolkcoast - 103,652 posts
3. Northumberland Coastal Route - Northumberland, England
#northumberlandcoast - 75,026 posts
4. Cheddar Gorge (B3135) - Somerset, England
#cheddargorge - 72,199
5. Alnmouth to Holy Island - Northumberland, England
#holyisland - 64,890 posts
6. Bregagh Road (Dark Hedges) - County Antrim, Northern Ireland
#darkhedges 64,248 posts
7. Causeway Coastal Route - Ballintoy, Northern Ireland
#causewaycoastalroute - 49,700 posts
8. Glen Etive Road - Glencoe, Scotland
#glenetive - 39,659 posts
9. Snake Pass - Peak District, England
#snakepass - 15,462
10. Kirkstone Pass - Lake District, England
#kirkstonepass - 14,316 posts
To discover the full list of 20 epic UK driving routes, and Ollie’s car check tips, click here.
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