Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coastal route has come in first place in the world’s most underrated road trips locations.
Even with a 98.1% positivity rate in Tripadvisor reviews, the coastal route had only been searched for 23,700 times in the previous 12 months.
Results of the research came as a shock due to the beauty associated with the route, and the popularity of sites such as the Glens of Antrim and Game of Thrones filming locations.
The research was carried out by Confused.com, a financial services comparison platform. The aim of the study was to showcase what the roads less travelled around the world have to offer.
Alex Kindred, car insurance expert at Confused.com said “Road trips have become a popular way to see the world, particularly post-Covid as more people feel uncomfortable travelling by public transport. However, as the popularity of road trips increases, so does traffic along the route. Therefore, choosing an underrated route is a great way to experience the fun of a road trip while avoiding the crowds.
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For more information regarding the study go to confused.com/car-insurance/underrated-road-trips
Top 10 Most Underrated Road Trips
| Rank | Road Trip | Country | % of ‘Good’ Reviews | Annual Search Volume | Overall Score /10 |
| 1 | Causeway Coastal Route | United Kingdom | 98.1% | 23,700 | 9.19 |
| 2 | Route des Crêtes | France | 98.5% | 131,200 | 8.27 |
| 3 | Foothills Parkway | United States | 97.5% | 68,700 | 8.17 |
| 3 | Lamar Valley | United States | 97.4% | 68,000 | 8.17 |
| 5 | Trail Ridge Road | United States | 98.6% | 156,400 | 7.86 |
| 6 | Beartooth Highway | United States | 98.2% | 142,300 | 7.66 |
| 7 | Route Napoléon | France | 100.0% | 270,200 | 7.45 |
| 7 | San Juan Skyway | United States | 95.7% | 24,780 | 7.45 |
| 7 | Needles Highway | United States | 97.9% | 140,500 | 7.45 |
| 10 | Great St Bernard Pass | Italy | 96.4% | 82,800 | 7.25 |