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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Chris Wilson and Amelia Neath

10 of Europe’s best road trips, from the North Coast 500 to the Iceland Ring Road

The Iceland Ring Road takes road trippers past some of the most mesmerising sights - (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Europe is arguably one of the greatest continents for road trip adventures. Compact-sized countries mean you can escape into the wilderness without being too far away from major towns and cities, and you don’t have to drive very far to stumble upon new cultures, cuisines and landmarks different from the last region you explored.

The diversity of Europe’s landscapes is also evident. From the dramatic coasts of Ireland to the waterfall-pocked inlands of Iceland, the German Alps to the banks of the Danube, some of Europe’s highlights are best viewed on the roads unfurling past them.

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