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.