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Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet’s Great Britain’s Best Trips. This trusted travel companion features 36 amazing road trips, from 3-day escapes to 3-week adventures. Wind through majestic Welsh mountains, visit quaint English villages, and cruise grand Scottish moors. Get to Great Britain, rent a car, and hit the road!

 

Inside Lonely Planet’s Great Britain’s Best Trips:

Up-to-date information – all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak

Lavish colour and gorgeous photography throughout

Itineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored trips for your needs and interests

Get around easily – easy-to-read, full-colour route maps, detailed directions

Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road – local driving rules, parking, toll roads

Essential infoat your fingertips – hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets – eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Useful features – including Stretch Your Legs,Detours, Link Your Trip 

Covers England, Scotland, Wales, the West Country, the Cotswolds, Bath, Edinburgh, Stonehenge, Welsh Mountains, Cambridge, Oxford, the Scottish Highlands, Stratford-upon-Avon, Blenheim Palace and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Great Britain’s Best Tripsis perfect for exploring Great Britain via the road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car.

 

Planning a Great Britain trip sans a car? Lonely Planet Great Britain, our most comprehensive guides to Great Britain, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems.

 

Looking for a guide focused on a specific British country? Check out Lonely Planet’s England, Scotland, or Wales guides for a comprehensive look at all that these countries have to offer.

 

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From the Publisher

Great Britain’s Best Trips

36 amazing road trips

Great Britain overflows with unforgettable experiences and spectacular sights. There’s the grandeur of Scotland’s mountains; England’s quaint villages and country lanes; and the haunting beauty of Welsh and West Country coasts.

Whether you’re interested in Great Britain’s history, cities, food, scenery or the arts, the 36 drives in this book will take you through it all, leading you from one memorable experience to the next.

Feel confident as you hit the road with this guide that’s packed full of essential information and driving itineraries accompanied by planning advice, full-color route maps and detailed directions.

Essential information The best places to stay for all budgets Stretch your legs: the best things to do outside the car Link your trip: cruise from one driving route to the next Trip detour: delightful diversions to see Great Britain’s highlights along the way

Business listings

All businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s pandemic outbreak. However many businesses, services and events referenced in this guide may experience ongoing restrictions.

Driving guide

Everything you need to know, including:

Driving license & documents requiredHiring a carMotorhomesInsuranceProblem-buster: from breaking down to paying road tolls

3-day to 3-week itineraries

From classic trips to the unexpected, including:

Southern & Eastern England – Suffolk to the Norfolk ShoreSouth West England – Winchester to Glastonbury & BathCentral England – Midland’s Battlefields, Castles & Stately HomeNorth of England – North York Moors & CoastWales – Northwest WalesScotland – Ferry Hoppingand more!

Great Britain’s best experiences

Whatever your interests, we highlight the best experiences and how to get there:

Top city guidesThe best roads for drivingFamily road tripsEssential photo opportunities The best castles & stately homesWalking toursThe best seafood stops

Pages
1056 pages 240 pages 400 pages 596 pages

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lonely Planet; 2nd edition (June 15, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1786576287
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1786576286
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.09 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.05 x 1 x 7.75 inches