Take a break from the most challenging Cumbrian corners on the Whinlatter Pass.

Reach the top of the Wrynose Pass and you’ll find yourself at the intersection of three counties of old England.

A road trip route designed especially for electric car drivers has just been opened up in the Lake District.

The Gatescarth Pass is a proper 4x4 adventure in the heart of the stunning Lake District – just make sure you plan ahead and read the small print first, says Dan Trent.

There are many, many reasons to visit the Lake District: climbing, hiking, riding, sailing and sausages are but a few. The perilous passes and lakeside roads make Cumbria a must-have on any keen drivers’ tick list and the delightful Lakeland Motor Museum simply makes any trip to the lakes even more compelling.

Living in London and owning a Caterham Seven means that getting to a good road to enjoy it takes some work. But no pain no gain. So in a brief interlude between lockdowns Nik Berg and son Max embraced the effort and sought out seven of the mainland’s most amazing roads in just seven days.