Seven days · England
The Lakes, the Peaks, the Dales and the Moors, all reachable from most of the country in a morning.
A week is enough to link two regions or to loop one properly with two nights in the best base. Keep at least one rest day in the plan.
Days
7 days, 6 nights
Rough distance
1391.9 mi
Daily average
198.8 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 8 June 2026
Day by day
Day 1
About 198.8 mi and 4 hr 46 min behind the wheel including transit.
Day 2
About 198.8 mi and 4 hr 52 min behind the wheel including transit.
Day 3
About 198.8 mi and 4 hr 57 min behind the wheel including transit.
Day 4
About 198.8 mi and 4 hr 53 min behind the wheel including transit.
Day 5
About 198.8 mi and 4 hr 51 min behind the wheel including transit.
Day 6
About 198.8 mi and 4 hr 47 min behind the wheel including transit.
Practical
Manchester, Kendal or Sheffield
6 nights. On anything longer than five days, book two nights in the best base rather than moving hotel every evening.
Budget for roughly 1391.9 miles of driving plus any vignettes or tunnel fees for the countries you cross.
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