What are the most spectacular roads in England?

Located on the island of Great Britain, in the northern part of Europe, England is a country that shares borders with Scotland and Wales and covers an area of 130,279 square kilometers.

The roads in the country offer a bit of everything, with coastal drives, mountain roads and very steep streets. When travelling to England, you can’t miss Snake Pass, one of the best drives in the UK. At 512m (1,679ft) above sea level, the pass connects Manchester and Sheffield in Northern England and provides a challenging drive across the Pennines. For those preferring the most difficult challenges, don’t miss Hardknott Pass, one of the steepest roads in England, with a gradient of 1 in 3 (about 33%) or Porlock Hill, the steepest A road in England.

If you prefer different experiences, the country hosts the Stocksbridge Bypass. Featuring numerous reports of paranormal activity, it’s one of the Top Haunted Roads in the world. Or the stunning Swindon's Magic Roundabout, an insane 6-circle traffic junction within the Borough of Swindon. It has five smaller roundabouts directing traffic clockwise while cars travel counterclockwise around the inner circle. It's one of the world's 10 best roundabouts.

Newby Head Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 440m (1,443ft) above sea level located in North Yorkshire, England.

Newlands Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 333m (1,093ft) above sea level, located in the northern Lake District, in Cumbria, England. The route has humbled many egos.

The M6, also known as the backbone of Britain, is the longest motorway in the United Kingdom and one of the busiest. At the same time, the six-lane-wide road is named Britain's most haunted road. It's one of the Top Haunted Roads in the world.

Winston Churchill Avenue is one of the busiest roads in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. The avenue cuts directly across the runway of Gibraltar Airport. If having to be cautious of other drivers wasn't enough, on Gibraltar's Winston Churchill Avenue, you have to watch out for planes too.

Located in the central part of England, the defiant A682 is described as one of the most dangerous roads in the country. It has claimed over 100 lives in the last 10 years.

While many of us enjoy a road trip, are there some roads we should be more aware of than others? This article will look at the 10 most dangerous roads to drive on in the UK.

Located in Essex, in the southeastern part of England, The Broomway is said to be Britain’s most deadly path, killing more than 100 people at over 600 years old. The Broomway is exceptionally dangerous.

Cow Green is a reservoir at an elevation of 510m (1,673ft) above sea level, located on the county border between Cumbria and County Durham, in England.

Whinlatter Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 337m (1,105ft) above sea level located in Cumbria, England.

Zig Zag Road is a paved (pristine and smooth) drive winding its way up North Downs in Surrey county, in the South East of England. It has been dubbed as England's Most Twisty and Curved Road.

Located in the High Peak of Derbyshire, England, Old Mam Tor is the name of an abandoned road in 1979, after years of landslips. What's left of the road is still there, however impassible by cars.

Cam High Road is a narrow mountain road located in North Yorkshire, in England. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

Darwin Road is a gravel road located in the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the Patagonian Shelf.

Osea is a tidal island situated in the estuary of the River Blackwater in Essex, East England. Twice a day, the tidal causeway to the island disappears with the tides, leaving the area out to sea. It’s one of the periodically flooded roads around the world.

Harthope Moss is a mountain pass at an elevation of 628 m (2,060 ft) above sea level, located in County Durham, in England. It's one of the highest roads in the country.

Snaefell Mountain Road is a leading motorsport destination located on the north east of the Isle of Man.

The A39 Road is an extremely beautiful and rewarding drive to make in south-west England. The drive is definitely worth it, with stunning views and landscapes.

The best beautiful driving routes in England, from journeys in Yorkshire to the Isle of Wight.

Located in historic County Durham, England, the paved B6277 is said to be the highest B-road in Britain.

Killhope Cross is a mountain pass at an elevation of 629m (2,063ft) above sea level, located in England. It's one of the highest roads in the country.

The Strood is the only road to Mersea Island in UK. It’s covered by the tide twice a day for one week during the month. It’s one of the periodically flooded roads around the world.

Chew Reservoir is a reservoir at an elevation of 488m (1,600ft) above sea level, located in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham in Greater Manchester, England. It was the highest constructed in England right up until 1971.

Located in South Yorkshire, England, Jenkin Road is among the steepest climbs in the UK, boasting a maximum gradient of 17.2%.

Located in London, the capital of England, the M25 is an orbital motorway that almost completely encircles the largest city of the country.

Beachy Head Road is a great coastal route on England’s southeast coast. Stunning views but take extra care on windy days.

Black Hill is a mountain pass at an elevation of 607m (1,991ft) above the sea leevel, located in the Cumbria/Northumberland border, in northeast England. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

Located in the Borough of Gravesham in Kent, Vigo Hill is one of the toughest roads of England, hitting a 25% gradient.

As the public has become more aware about the dangers of certain roads, charities and insurance companies have been using government data to create reports of accidents and finance studies to find out which roads are the most hazardous. What they have found will continue to prove useful as the public learns which roads to be the most careful on.

Spur Battery is an artillery battery at an elevation of 334m (1,095ft) above the sea level located in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. It was built in 1902.

We looked at the latest DVLA and UK Gov statistics to find the most dangerous situations on UK roads. From age and gender to left vs right turns, we’ve statistical found the most common situations for road accidents. For instance- statistically, in the UK, you are most likely to have an accident as a 20-29 female, driving a car to work, when making a right turn on an urban road at a T junction.

Located in the English county of North Yorkshire, Tan Hill Inn is the highest pub in Great Britain, at an elevation of 528m (1,732 ft) above the sea level.

Located in the Peak District of England, Bamford Clough could be the steepest road in the world. A road sign warns drivers of a 35 percent gradient and that the way ahead is 'unsuitable for motor vehicles'.

Located on the Norfolk Cambridgeshire border, in England, the infamous Welney Wash Road is one of the periodically flooded roads around the world.

Located in County Durham, in North East England, the road from Newbiggin to Westgate is a quiet, singletrack road. It's one of the highest roads of the country.

Every motorist knows that driving can be dangerous every time that you get behind the wheel, but there are some roads that are much more dangerous than others. Road safety is paramount and you should always drive carefully, especially when you are driving on the UK’s most dangerous roads where there are many accidents each year. So, what are the UK’s most dangerous roads?

A new analysis of government data taking into account crash sites across the UK for motorcyclists has established the most dangerous roads in the UK and where to watch out for, especially if you’re exploring the country on a bike in the near future.

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