Part of Cornwall’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, arriving at the bay and exploring its seaside towns on a summer’s day will evoke the idyllic Italian location.ĭespite being thousands of miles apart, the tranquil Military Road that runs along the south west side of the Isle of Wight bares a strong resemblance to Australia’s Great Ocean Road. Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall is one of the UK’s most scenic coastal environments and a twin for the Amalfi Coast – the second-ranked location on the world list. The narrow and twisty road features tight hairpin bends and climbs more than 600m, giving drivers the chance to experience the sights and sensations of the iconic Italian road in the UK.
The Applecross Pass in Strathcarron, Scotland is rated as the UK’s closest equivalent to the Stelvio Pass. Our findings show the UK is home to epic landscapes and engaging roads that are tailormade for road trips in models like our Stelvio Quadrifoglio performance SUV or Giulia sports saloon.”Īlfa Romeo took its performance SUV, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio, to try out the top three roads in the UK and put them to the test. The research took into account surrounding scenery, the length of road and each route’s distinguishing features to prove that the motorists can enjoy epic drives without leaving the UK.ĭamien Dally, Managing Director of Alfa Romeo UK said: “International travel is possible again after years of disruption but, judging by our findings, UK motorists don’t need to travel to the other side of the world to experience an iconic drive.
Working with Getty Images to identify the key characteristics of each road in the top 10, Alfa Romeo was able to pinpoint the closest substitutes in the UK. The Stelvio Pass in Italy, famed for its dramatic scenery and hairpin bends was voted the road most motorists would like to drive, followed by the Amalfi Coast Road in Italy and the Great Ocean Road in Australia. With the summer holidays just around the corner, Alfa Romeo consulted with members of the Alfa Romeo Owners Club to understand which roads drivers most want to experience. It has identified the 10 best driving roads in the world and, working with the experts at Getty Images, unearthed their UK equivalents. Drivers don’t need to travel the globe to find the best driving roads according to the latest research from Alfa Romeo.
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