MANY drivers are planning on going for a road trip this bank holiday weekend, with the Jurassic Coast being recommended by the AA as the best route for road trips in the region.

According to research conducted by the AA, 45 per cent of drivers in the country plan to go on a UK road trip this year and 14 per cent of drivers have already planned to drive somewhere in the UK this bank holiday.

In light of these findings, the AA has created a regional breakdown called ‘Guide for The Ride’ to navigate drivers through the "most scenic, notable and exciting routes in the UK."

For the south, the company recommends that drivers take in the natural beauty of the Dorset coastline by travelling 56 miles between Swanage and Lyme Regis.

A spokesperson for the AA said: "If you're in the South, we recommend that you drive the Jurassic Coast, which is a UN World Heritage Site.

"The whole site stretches 95 miles from east Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset, and fits in over 185 million years of geological history.

"Take a trip to Chesil Beach – it's a place that's inspired several works of art. If you've read Ian McEwan's breathtaking novel, or seen the film version with Saoirse Ronan, you'll have an idea of how beautiful Chesil Beach is. If not, you'll soon understand why so many are in awe of the place as you make your way over the pebbles. But make sure you don’t take any as a keepsake – it’s a crime.

"Running next to Chesil Beach is an 8-mile stretch of water known as the Fleet Lagoon. There are lots of marine animals and rare plants that call this lagoon home, including seahorses and seabirds. Further along the trip, (if the weather's nice or you're feeling hardy), you can stop off at West Bay - where Broadchurch was filmed - for a paddle."

The AA has also given advice to drivers heading off on road trips available her: www.theaa.com/driving-advice/road-trips

If you are struggling to decide where to drive for a road trip, why not try the AA's new 'Sat Nav Roulette' wheel. All the driver needs to do is insert their postcode and the AA will do the rest.

Check it out here: theaasatnavroulette.co.uk/satnav.php