Snake Pass is known for being one of the most scenic drives in the UK. But the twists and turns which make it so spectacular have earned it a place on a list of the most dangerous roads in the world.
The 26-mile route stretches from Glossop to Sheffield, crossing the Peak District. It’s a challenging drive with “blind summits and difficult bends.” According to research conducted by car rental comparison website StressFreeCarRental.com, Snake Pass is among the most dangerous roads in the world, ranking seventh on the list.
It described the road as a “hotspot for fatal accidents” and “notoriously hazardous”. READ MORE: Swanky city centre hotel bar is launching roast dinner for DOGS The road even has to close for an average of 70 days a year due to harsh weather conditions which make it even more dangerous.
Snake Pass isn’t the only road in the UK to make it on the list, though, as Bealach-na-ba road in the Applecross peninsula in Scotland ranked in ninth place.