Most Instagrammable UK Road Trip Destinations

As more holiday hotspots are being added to the UK’s list of quarantine countries, a road trip around the UK is the best option for Brits to enjoy a much-deserved summer break.

Scenic natural views, castles and villages are the backdrops as we drive through the country, but which destinations are the most beautiful and worthy of the ‘gram?

Interested in finding the most stunning destinations that can be visited by car, Click4Reg.co.uk surveyed 1,200 travel Instagrammers to discover which areas of the UK they would most like to visit or have already visited for a photo to add to their feed!

The highlights:

• The secluded villages of Portmeirion, Polperro, and Chipping Campden are our most favourite spots for a road trip
• The famous Atlantic Highway is home to the Instagrammable Tintagel Castle
• Dark Hedges was used as a filming location in Game of Thrones and was voted as one of the most Instagrammable road trip destinations
• Jedburgh Abbey in Scotland and Aysgarth Falls in England are also on the travel influencers’ list

The Highlights:

Portmeirion Village 

It’s hard to believe that this enchanting village is in the UK! The colour-washed buildings and its Italianate style make us feel like we are in a fairy tale! 

Location: Wales

Route: The Coastal Way

Polperro Village

Polperro and its narrow streets and quaint cottages are breathtaking! The Harbour Entrance, a stunning building on the top of a mountain, is an extra Instagrammable spot in this village!

Location: England

Route: Weymouth to West Bay 

Durness 

The remote Durness is the most north-westerly point of Scotland. It’s not only surrounded by Scotland’s dramatic landscapes, but it’s also home to the Cocoa Mountain (known for its delicious chocolate) and Smoo Cave (famous for its amazing stairway and waterfall). 

Location: Scotland

Route: North Coast 500

Dark Hedges

This beautiful and natural avenue of trees have been used as a filming location in Game of Thrones and is the perfect landscape to have on your Instagram feed!

Location: Northern Ireland

Route: Causeway Coastal 

Tintagel Castle

The Atlantic Highway is one of the most famous road trip routes in England and hides the Tintagel Castle ruins that are part of King Arthur’s history.

Location: England

Route: The Atlantic Highway