Dawn Drive, Ashbury Triangle, Wessex Downs

Less well known than its North Wales counterpart, this triangle is a go-to runout for many motoring journalists on a tight timeframe or those cannot justify the overnight expenses of Powys… Hemmed by the Great Western Railway to the north, and carved at by the M4 motorway in the south, it’s the roads that rise over and around the downs that offer the best views and challenging ascents, while a section that parallels the original Ridgeway – the Iron Age path that traverses the Wessex and Chiltern hills – weaves among ancient monuments and crazy hillocks like no modern roadway ever would… Seven Drives is for all those drivers who just love to drive – especially those fans of Caterham or Lotus cars. Time spent behind the wheel, either solo or with mates, can broaden horizons and expand your world view. I have taken the conscious decision to let the driving do the talking.