England 13-Day Self-Drive Tours & Itineraries

Explore 5 self-drive trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to England.

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Your outdoor adventures kick off in England's gloriously scenic Lake District

Outdoor Adventures in the English Lake District & Scottish Highlands - 13 Days

Go beyond the UK's big cities and embrace the great outdoors as you explore the unspoiled beauty of England's Lake District and the Scottish Highlands. Your 13-day adventure starts in Ambleside as you discover Cumbria's pristine wilderness on foot, by canoe, and even on a pony trek. Cross into Scotland to enjoy a raucous dinner and folk music in Glasgow before kayaking across the Great Glen, mountain biking on the slopes of Ben Nevis, and following the "whisky trail" across the Isle of Skye.

It's not a food tour of England without an afternoon tea with scones, jam, and cream

England & Scotland for Foodies: London to the Highlands via Gourmet Tours & Whisky Tastings - 13 Days

Tantalize your taste buds as you explore England and Scotland with this 13-day trip perfect for curious foodies, craft beer lovers, and whisky connoisseurs. Sample London's formidable gastronomy scene with a tour of Borough Market and admire the Cotswolds' countryside as you drive from Oxford to Stratford-upon-Avon. Get a taste of northern traditions with brewery and food tours of Cheshire and Manchester, then fly to Edinburgh for a road trip between Highland distilleries and historic castles.

Your trip begins in London, with a whirlwind tour of the city's most iconic landmarks, like the Tower of London

Self-Drive Highlights of England, Wales & Ireland - 13 Days

Get behind the wheel on a self-drive adventure that takes you west across the UK, from dynamic London to enchanted Cotswold villages and the wild, castle-studded coastline of northern Wales. But the fun doesn't end there—it's off to the Emerald Isle next to enjoy Dublin's literary heritage and discover the medieval charms of Kilkenny. Your road trip wraps up with a sailing cruise along the Cork coast and an epic drive around the glorious scenery of the Ring of Kerry.

The Great Tor is one of the many beauty spots along the Welsh Gower Peninsula

Relaxed Southern England & Wales Road Trip: Cities, Countryside & Coast - 13 Days

Discover some of the most scenic spots in southern England and Wales with this memorable 13-day road trip. Begin in London with a leisurely pedal around the landmarks by vintage bike, then get behind the wheel for Cotswolds country living, cozy pubs, and Oxford's academia. Hop over the border into Wales for a stay in colorful, coastal Tenby and a boat trip to the wildlife haven of Skomer Island, and wrap things up with a glimpse into the world of Jane Austen on a literary tour of Bath.

A colorful sunset over Padstow's harbor showcases why artists have always flocked to Cornwall

Art, History & Culture in London & the West Country - 13 Days

Combine the historic bustle of England's capital with the epic beauty of the West Country on this 13-day self-drive itinerary. Pedal a vintage bicycle around London's hidden corners and duck into stylish Sketch for afternoon tea with a twist; then, take the wheel for foodie adventures in Bath and a six-night road trip exploring Cornwall's coastal villages and beaches. Get a taste of Devon with a night in Exeter before making tracks back to London to seek out Soho's hidden pubs and speakeasies.

Other durations: 11 days · 12 days · 13 days · 15 days

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