UK's longest road that covers 410 miles and cuts through 17 counties Stretching a massive 410 miles from London to Edinburgh in Scotland, the A1 holds the title of the UK's longest road.
The A1 traces the path of the Great North Road, a historic coaching route with roots dating back to Roman times, which was once the main artery linking London to the north of England and Scotland.
A spokesperson for National Highways stated on their website: "The A1 takes the route of the Great North Road, the main highway connecting the capital cities of England and Scotland.
The journey kicks off at St. Paul's Cathedral in London and meanders through Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, County Durham, Tyne and Wear, and Northumberland before reaching its final destination in the Scottish capital.
This scenic route winds its way through 17 counties and serves as a crucial transport link connecting major cities and towns across the nation.
