Five days · England
The Lakes, the Peaks, the Dales and the Moors, all reachable from most of the country in a morning.
Five days is the sweet spot for a mountain region. Build in one day with almost no driving so the trip does not become a transport exercise.
Days
5 days, 4 nights
Rough distance
932.1 mi
Daily average
186.4 mi
Best months
April to October, with the Lakes best midweek
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
Scored and written by the Drivers Atlas editorial desk, drawing on driven routes across the UK and Europe, mapping data and member road reports. Daily distances are set for enjoyable driving rather than maximum ground covered. How we score roads.
Last reviewed 30 March 2026
Day by day
Day 1
About 186.4 mi and 4 hr 29 min behind the wheel including transit.
Day 2
About 186.4 mi and 4 hr 35 min behind the wheel including transit.
Day 3
About 186.4 mi and 4 hr 40 min behind the wheel including transit.
Day 4
About 186.4 mi and 4 hr 36 min behind the wheel including transit.
Day 5
About 186.4 mi and 4 hr 34 min behind the wheel including transit.
Practical
Manchester, Kendal or Sheffield
4 nights. On anything longer than five days, book two nights in the best base rather than moving hotel every evening.
Budget for roughly 932.1 miles of driving plus any vignettes or tunnel fees for the countries you cross.
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