I was in England in early April, actually I arrived the day before the snow. I thought it somewhat ironic that I left nice warm sunny weather in Canada to come to snowy England. I had GPS in my rental car and I generally followed where it took me.
Personally I like the Motorways, I think the driving is much easier than the A roads because there isn't a junction, roundabout, sharp turn or village that you have to slow down for every 100 yards - at least by Canadian standards it feels like that. Also, many of the secondary roads have a hedge beside the road, so its like driving through a tunnel, and with all the twists and turns you have to be concentrating on driving 100% of the time, so you don't see the scenery anyway.
I thought I was able to get a much better view of the countryside from the Motorway than any other road. they are also great when you want to get somewhere too. By all means though pull off occasionally and visit the small villages and whatever catches your fancy, but don't shy away from the Motorways. |