The Covid-19 pandemic wreaked havoc with our personal and professional lives, but it also sparked a new appreciation for the beautiful destinations that are right on our doorsteps. Despite easing restrictions and the reopening of many international destinations, the popularity of the great British staycation just keeps on rising.
The UK is home to lots of iconic destinations that’ll take you on the road less travelled. Read on to discover the places to visit in the UK with your overland truck, and explore the nation like never before.
North Highlands, Scotland
With never-ending coastlines, sandy beaches, rugged mountains, and remote towns and villages to explore, the North Highlands is the ultimate destination for overlanding and off-roading with family, friends or all on your own.
Here you’ll find one of the UK’s very best overlanding routes, the North Coast 500. Often referred to as ‘Scotland’s ultimate road trip’, the route makes for a truly action-packed break. Here Plan Insurance Brokers explains more about what to expect from the route:
“Going across Scotland’s North Coast, this route goes over roughly 830 km and takes about 5-6 days to finish. The route itself is not to be driven at a quick pace, and not just because of the road; it’s also because you’ll want to enjoy the scenery. Usually, the routes start somewhere at the Inverness Castle, but there are multiple other starting points that you may try out.”
Wild camping is legal in Scotland, which means there’s no shortage of places to pitch up on this trip. You can enhance your camping experience on the road by exploring our roof tents and awnings, each of which makes a comfortable and convenient base for you to relax and sleep after a long day of overlanding.
South Downs, Hampshire
The South Downs National Park offers a stunning landscape to explore off-road. Stretching from Hampshire to East Sussex, and incorporating a smattering of historic towns and villages, there’s a lot to explore.
Take advantage of the area’s many scenic routes and stop-offs by investing in a roof rack to carry all those essential supplies. You can enjoy the very best of the South Downs and overlanding in comfort for as long as you want to, knowing you’ve unlocked the full load capacity of your 4×4 vehicle.
Our ARB Deluxe Roof Rack is ideal for an overlanding trip. It can be used to store and transport the camping gear, luggage, mounting kit, awnings, sports equipment and other items you need to enjoy every part of your trip.
Lake District, Cumbria
As England’s largest national park, the Lake District is a top choice for hikers from all over the world. It’s also an excellent destination for seasoned and new overlanders.
For those new to overlanding, the Honister Pass in the Lake District is the perfect place to ease yourself in. The day-long route takes you from Keswick right into the Buttermere and Borrowdale valleys, providing breathtaking view after breathtaking view.
Completed the Honister Pass and want to take on a longer, more rugged off-roading route in Cumbria? Prepare your vehicle for the extra weight of those additional supplies by exploring our suspension upgrades.
You should also bolster the underside of your vehicle with one of our underbody protection kits to safeguard against knocks and scrapes both on the road and off.
Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales
Known for its hardy sheep population, unspoilt wilderness and rugged landscapes, Swaledale is made for off-roading. The area’s multi-level, multi-terrain nature is revered by all manner of off-road enthusiasts including cyclists, bikers and 4×4 drivers.
Be prepared for anything by upgrading your vehicle’s winching and recovery gear. You can explore any overlanding destination without a care in the world with the right winching and recovery equipment on board.
Shop all the supplies you need for your upcoming overlanding adventure in the UK right here.
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