What are the most spectacular roads in Wales?

Located in the southwestern part of Great Britain, Wales is a country with countless interesting roads. Some of them are defiant mountain roads, others face challenging gradients, and the list is completed with scenic drives. Covering an area of 20,779 square kilometers, the country must be on any driver’s list.

You can’t miss the breathtaking Black Mountain Road, the Top Gear road of Wales. Located in the county of Carmarthenshire, it is a famous route that twists, dips, and climbs. It's worth mentioning the inhumane Devil’s Staircase, with 21% ramps. It is a series of hairpin turns reaching a maximum gradient of 20.1%, running through the Cambrian Mountains. Or the defiant Shell Island Causeway, which is covered by seawater at high tide. Located in Gwynedd, twice a day the tidal causeway to the island disappears with the tides, leaving the area underwater. Do not proceed when the road is flooded. It’s one of the periodically flooded roads in the world.

For brave drivers, Ffordd Pen Llech is the steepest road in the UK (37.45%), located in the medieval castle town of Harlech.

In a country where hairpins are rare, there are 10 roads in Great Britain that are much more than a line between two points. Some British roads are so bendy they exert the kind of forces you would expect on a racetrack.

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.

The Shelf is a mountain pass at 348m (1,141ft) above the sea level, located in Denbighshire county, in Wales.

If you're scouting for pubs that combine history, great food, and spectacular views, consider heading to the UK's highest inns. From the captivating moors of North Wales to the scenic dales of North Yorkshire, these pubs offer more than just a pint.

Every year, thousands of keen cyclists travel the globe to cycle on new unexplored roads, including those in the UK. This article will point out the eight most dangerous roads in the UK for cyclists.

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.

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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