A road in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park has been revealed among the highest drivable roads in the UK.
Online used car retailer cinch, has come up with a list of the highest drivable roads in the UK which features one in Bannau Brycheiniog which has been labelled an "unforgettable driving experience".
Introducing the list, cinch said: "The UK might not be home to a mountain range on the scale of the Andes or the Himalayas, but the landscape is hardly what you’d call ‘flat’.
"The UK’s tallest point, Ben Nevis (1,345m/4,413 ft) in Scotland, is still plenty high enough to take in some breathtaking panoramas – and it’s not the only place to get a great view either.
"Not everyone will want to climb Ben Nevis (and frankly, we don’t blame you!), so you’ll be pleased to hear there are some great road trips you can take in your used Audi to get similarly spectacular views."
The highest drivable roads in the UK
The highest roads in the UK you can drive on, according to cinch, are:
- Scotland: Cairnwell Pass (670 metres)
- Wales: Gospel Pass (549 metres)
- England: Honister Pass (356 metres)
- Northern Ireland: Torr Head Scenic Route (195 metres)
The road in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park among the highest you can drive on in the UK
Gospel Pass is the highest road in Wales, and among the highest in the UK, that you can drive on at 549 metres.
The road is located in the Black Mountains in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park in Powys.
Describing the drive, cinch said: "Wales is famous for its stunning mountains, and while many require a good hike to reach the summit, the Gospel Pass in the Brecon Beacons is an exception.
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"At 549 metres, it’s the highest road pass in Wales and offers an unforgettable driving experience.
"The route takes you through the picturesque Vale of Ewyas and passes by the ruins of Llanthony Priory.
"From the top you can enjoy expansive views of the Black Mountains and the Wye Valley.
"The Gospel Pass is particularly beautiful in the spring when the surrounding hills are covered in wildflowers."
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