No good places to drive in UK, poll says
- Half of UK drivers can't name inspiring roads
- Vast majority cite traffic as being to blame
- A591 in Lake District voted best road
Britain's roads are so busy that almost half of drivers can't name a great place to drive, according to a new survey.
84% of people interviewed in a survey for sat-nav manufacturer Garmin said endless traffic jams are to blame. Other causes included accidents, boring scenery and confusing road signs.
One in three people thought the M25 was the worst road in Britain, while London was voted the worst city for driving in because of its confusing road signs, one-way systems and constant roadworks.
However, the best road to go on for a drive was the A591 between Keswick and Lake Windermere in the Lake District, closely followed by the A82 between Glasgow and Fort William in Scotland.
Top 10 worst roads in Britain
1. M25
2. M6
3. Spaghetti Junction in Birmingham
4. North Circular in London
5. Oxford Circus
6. M1
7. Hanger Lane Gyratory in London
8. South Circular in London
9. M62
10. M5
Top 10 best roads in Britain
1. A591 Keswick to Windermere
2. A82 Glasgow to Fort William
3. A38 Exeter to Plymouth
4. M48 across the Severn Bridge
5. A696 Newcastle-upon-Tyne to the Scottish Borders
6. A3 overlooking the Devil's Punchbowl
7. A1 or A167 at the Angel of the North
8. A537 out of Macclesfield
9. A25 Dorking to Guildford
10. Oxford Street in London
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