Detour #255: Driving the Picture Perfect Wye Valley, UK
The Wye Valley lays claim to being the first place ever described as picturesque. Detour discovers why – and Wye.
10 of the Coolest Cars and Coffee Hangouts in the UK
Need a hit of caffeine and car culture? Check out Detour’s recommended top spots…
Richard Porter, Journalist and Podcaster
Richard Porter – the Sniff in Smith and Sniff – describes two diametrically opposite drives that vie for the title of his Favourite Detour.
Smells like road trip spirit
Romanian carmaker Dacia is celebrating the romance of the road trip with a range of in-car air fresheners inspired by Britain’s best-loved driving adventures.
Detour #222: The Best of Snowdonia on Four, Three and Two Wheels, Wales, UK
If it’s got wheels then it’s fit for a Detour, we say. Putting that theory into practice Nik Berg explores Snowdonia by Caterham, Morgan and Norton.
Detour Pit Stop #110: Portmeirion, Wales, UK
This picture-perfect village is the 50-year folly of a Welsh architect and a magnet for fans of The Prisoner and the cars that it starred.
10 of the best coast roads to drive in the UK & Ireland this summer
The sun’s out and the coast is calling.
Back to the future in the world's first VW ID. Buzz camper
Simon Heptinstall gets his hands on the first camper conversion of VW’s new electric van.
Detour Pit Stop #105: The 1950s Museum, Denbigh, North Wales, UK
Fan of a niche-museum? This lesser-known attraction dedicated to the post-war decade is well-worth a visit, especially when its owner is in residence.
Detour #204: A dam good drive in the Elan Valley, Wales
A tour of the six dams of Wales’ Elan Valley is a road trip for nature lovers, architecture geeks, engineering aficionados and driving fans.
Detour #192: Fast Food: a 500-mile round trip to the best McDonald's in the world
No matter where in the world you go a Big Mac is a Big Mac. But what if it isn’t? what if one McDonalds really is better than all the rest? Nik Berg had to find out.
Detour #186: Christmas in Cymru
With satellite navigation instead of a guiding star Detour takes a festive road trip to Bethlehem.
Detour #183: The Legends of the Wales Way, UK
Scotland has the North Coast 500, England has the South West 660 and Wales weighs in with 440 magical, mythical miles of the Wales Way.
How to drive around Britain without paying a penny
Who doesn’t love a free ride? According to research by Peugeot it’s perfectly possible to complete a lap of mainland Britain’s coastline for free – as long as you drive an electric car.
The top ten scenic drives in the UK
Picked on scenery alone Scotland’s North Coast 500 has been voted the most picturesque road trip in the UK in a survey of 2,000 drivers.
5 of the best beaches you can drive on
Ready your Myers Manx or your 4x4, for here are five of the most fabulous beaches in the world that you can legally drive on.
How to find the world's best roads without leaving the UK
Britons don’t need to travel far from home to find the very best drives say Getty Images and Alfa Romeo.
Detour #159: The Vale of Ewyas is Wales' best-kept secret
Sitting at the edge of the Brecon Beacons this stunning valley is missed by most travellers when it should be savoured, says an emotional Simon Heptinstall.
The most Instagrammed roads in the UK and Ireland
The most popular British and Irish roads to snap and share on Instagram in 2022 have been revealed.
10 great British road trip ideas for Drive It Day
If you haven’t already made plans for 2022’s Drive It Day on April 24, or are looking ahead to years to come, then here are ten great British roads to consider for a fun fund-raising itinerary.