What UK road trip to take in 2022, based on star signs

Over the past year there has been an average of 1.5k Google searches for ‘UK road trip’ each month, showing there’s a big appetite for people wanting to hit the open road and see what the British roads have to offer.

Nothing exposes individual preferences more than what people like doing on holiday, particularly when it involves long amounts of time confined in a car with someone else.

With no pressures or strong time constraints, how do people prefer to spend their time?
Naturally, star signs have the answer. So Coast and Country Hotel Collection got the help of an astrologer with 20 years experience (Lisa of StarLys) to uncover which UK based road trip is best suited to each star sign, and which signs make the most compatible travel companions.

Aquarius (January 20 to February 18)
Ideal UK road trip: Northumbria
Best travel companion: Pisces or Sagittarius
Aquarians like to seek out authentic experiences and get away from the crowds, so they’ll appreciate the remoteness and the independent spirit of this area. A sense of space and a connection to something unusual will restore their inner peace, especially if they can appreciate it all at their own pace.

Pisces (February 19 to March 20)
Ideal UK road trip: Road to the Isles, Scotland
Best travel companion: Scorpio or Aquarius
This water sign will find a deep sense of peace in the lochs and coastal scenery of this route. The sense of escape from the mainland will appeal as Pisces folk can be sensitive and will appreciate quiet roads and open hills. One of the most otherworldly of the zodiac signs, they’ll enjoy a chance to get away from it all and find some peace.

Aries (March 21 to April 19)
Ideal UK road trip: North Wales
Best travel companion: Gemini and Capricorn
This is the perfect road trip for Aries folk because they are always on the go and don’t like to visit the same place twice, thriving on the new and exciting. Climbing the highest mountain in Wales will appeal to their innate competitive streak and they will probably want to conquer a few more peaks while they’re at it.

Taurus (April 20 to May 20)
Ideal UK road trip: The Cotswolds
Best travel companion: Cancer or Virgo
The Cotswolds will appeal to the Taurean’s sense of tradition as well as their love of tranquil, beautiful countryside. Taurus loves to spend time in nature. The familiarity and easier pace of life in the Cotswolds will help Taurus to feel right at home, which is just what they need for a relaxing break.

Gemini (May 21 to June 21)
Your ideal UK road trip: Peak District
Best travel companion: Libra or Aries
As a Gemini, you will appreciate the variety of the Peak District. Thriving on variety, change and connection, these folk like to learn as they go and need plenty of stimulation. Going from the underworld of the caves to the heights of the cable car gives them a chance to channel their ruling planet, Mercury.

Cancer (June 22 to July 22)
Your ideal UK road trip: The Norfolk Coast
Best travel companion: Virgo or Pisces
One of the signs most strongly connected with the sea, Cancerians will enjoy slowing down and going with the flow in peaceful Norfolk. The gentle pace of boat life on the Broads and the wide beaches of the coast will help this water sign to come home to themselves.

Leo (July 23 to August 22)
Ideal UK road trip: Causeway Coastal Route, Northern Ireland
Best travel companion: Sagittarius or Scorpio
Leo’s will love the drama of this journey with their love of excitement. They’ll appreciate the opportunity to go at their own pace, finding creative and emotional connections in the landscape and also revelling in the story and legend which defines so much of it. Leo’s tend to enjoy life’s luxuries, so immersing themselves in the excitement of the Giant’s Causeway and the myths of Ireland will encourage plenty of creative inspiration.

Virgo (August 23 to September 22)
Ideal UK road trip: The Yorkshire Moors
Best travel companion: Taurus or Cancer
A balance of relaxation and activity is just what an earthy Virgo seeks in a holiday. The varied landscapes of the North York Moors will hold plenty of appeal. A balance of the comfortable and the adventurous will restore a sense of inner peace with just the right amount of energy.

Libra (September 23 to October 23)
Ideal UK road trip:The Lake District
Best travel companion: Capricorn or Gemini
The peaceful majesty of the lakes and fells will appeal to Libra’s strong sense of aesthetics. Librans share the romantic love of poetry and beauty, instinctively seeking both balance and connection. Seeking out quieter spots to spend time with loved ones will help to restore their inner sense of peace.

Scorpio (October 24 to November 21)
Ideal UK road trip: The Dragon’s Spine, Wales
Best travel companion: Leo or Pisces
Scorpions like to live intensely, going as far and as deep as possible to satisfy their strong appetite for life. They’ll be energised by the dramatic scenery and enjoy the shift from the city, where culture and art will be enjoyed, to the most remote Welsh countryside. Immersion in the landscape and an emotional connection are all part of the experience.

Sagittarius (November 22 to December 21)
Ideal UK road trip: Atlantic Highway, South West England
Best travel companion: Aquarius or Leo
For Sagittarians, life is a journey and following the longest road possible will always appeal. The variety of countryside and coastal landscapes and the chance to explore will energize and entertain, and breathtaking views bring a sense of perspective and space. Opportunities to get active are always appreciated as they tend to have plenty of energy and always need to be on the go!

Capricorn (December 22 to January 19)
Ideal UK road trip: North Coast 500, Scotland
Best travel companion: Aries or Libra
As a sign naturally attuned to mountains and enjoying a challenge, the NC 500 is perfect for Capricorn folk. They’ll appreciate the well trodden route and the deep sense of history they’ll find along the way. Capricorns tend to value the old and the traditional and will enjoy imagining themselves living in an ancient castle, surrounded by rugged hills and impressive views.