Where’s the best place to drive your convertible?
There’s a lot of benefits to owning a convertible car; they’re great to look at, performance is generally pretty decent and they make you feel a bit like Pierce Brosnan. These are good things.
There is a bit of a drawback in owning a convertible car though – where do you drive it? If you’ve already bought one it’s unlikely you’re planning on using it to fill it full of Swedish flat-pack furniture of a weekend, or to drive to Cornwall to try out that ill-advised surfboard you’ve just bought.
That leaves you with constant traffic lights if you’re using it to commute to work, all the while screaming inside that you can’t open the taps and see what your little roadster cabriolet can really do.
Time to break free then and explore what the British Isles can provide in terms of driving pleasure facilitation Luckily, those nice people at Auto Trader have come up with a few to get you started – take a look, below.
Macclesfield to Buxton – A537 / A54 / A53
A climbing, plunging and twisting stretch of picturesque road alive with tourists and bikers, this 12-mile stretch of tarmac climbs eastwards from Macclesfield to the Peak District town of Buxton. It’s known fondly by locals as the ‘Cat and Fiddle’ road in tribute to the second highest pub in England sitting at its summit.
Motorcycle riders and car lovers scale the hillside road up onto the moorlands above just for the fun of it, negotiating many hairpin bends along the way and taking in the amazing views over the Cheshire Plain.
But be careful, it has also been classed as one of Britain’s most dangerous roads and its tight turns, stray sheep, wintry weather and 50mph speed limit need your respect.
Snake Pass – A57
Named after the emblem of the ‘Snake Inn’ – one of the few buildings littered across the high stretch of road – this sweeping road is aptly named, snaking across the north of England and offering unparalleled views over Manchester.
Woodhead Pass – A628
One of the major roads connecting Manchester to South Yorkshire, the height and exposure of the route creates a great driving experience – but beware, in poor weather conditions the road can get treacherous.
Hartside Pass – A686
Voted by the AA as one of the greatest driving roads in Britain, and by Top Gear as the 9th best drive in the country, this sensational route offers majestic views of the Pennines you encounter along the way.
About the author: Anthony Blascara is a writer and fan of the convertible car.
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