Although the UK has many remarkable and popular driving routes, from the dramatic coastal scenery of the North Coast 500 in Scotland and the Causeway Coastal Route in Northern Ireland, to the challenging bends of the Snake Pass in the Peak District and the historic charm of Cheddar Gorge, one route truly stands out. It's a stretch of tarmac that, according to the outspoken motoring journalist and Yorkshire native, Jeremy Clarkson, is "England's only truly spectacular road".

This is the Buttertubs Pass, a magnificent stretch that crosses high moorland between the verdant valleys of Wensleydale and Swaledale. High praise from Jeremy Clarkson, a man who has driven on countless roads around the world, has cemented its status as a must-drive destination for car and motorcycle enthusiasts, plus cyclists and hikers. The 60mph route is part of the B6270 road, which connects the two villages and runs for approximately six miles.

The Buttertubs Pass, named after limestone potholes called 'Buttertubs,' is a two-mile stretch of the route, rising to 1690 feet.

Its serpentine curves and dramatic gradients offer breathtaking, panoramic views of the surrounding fells and valleys, a spectacle broadcast to millions around the world.

In 2014, when the Tour de France Grand Depart came to Yorkshire, the Buttertubs Pass was selected as one of the brutal King of the Mountains climbs, its rugged beauty and demanding ascent showcased on a global stage.

The peloton's struggle against the steep inclines and the majestic backdrop of the Dales provided an unforgettable spectacle.

For Jeremy Clarkson, the Buttertubs Pass holds a special place in his heart. He featured the road in his show, "Clarkson's Car Years," where he drove his former Ford Escort RS Cosworth, a car he once owned and cherished in the 90s.

He confessed to viewers that one of his greatest regrets was never bringing the car to North Yorkshire and never driving it along the Buttertubs Pass.

"This was the very car I used to run around in, in the early 90s," he told viewers, highlighting the personal significance of the journey. He described the pass as one of his "all-time favourite roads".

The name "Buttertubs" is as unique as the road itself, steeped in local folklore. It is said that in the days of old, farmers would journey to market in Hawes, a bustling town just a few miles away.

On a hot day, they would rest at the top of the climb, and to keep their precious produce from melting, they would store their butter in the natural, cylindrical holes in the limestone pavement.

These "tubs" served as a perfect, natural refrigeration system, a testament to the resourcefulness of the local people and the wild beauty of the landscape.

The Royal Automobile Club (RAC), which also endorses the road as being the "most spectacular" in England, notes that the pass is easy to reach from nearby hotspots.

It is about a two-hour 10-minute drive from Manchester; from Leeds or York, it takes one hour and 50 minutes; from Kendal, Darlington, or Penrith, it takes about an hour; and from Middlesbrough or Durham, it takes about one hour and 30 minutes.

Visitors have raved about the route, suggesting that it's an all-weather destination. One visitor from Somerset wrote on TripAdvisor: "Stunning driving route on a glorious sunny day, I would say it would also be a nice drive when the weather isn't all that. It would be amazing in the winter weather. Very pleasant and beautiful views."

Another commented: "A spectacular drive on a very narrow road with steep drops off the side through picturesque Dales countryside with superb views."

Some people suggested the southbound journey along the pass is the best, while others said stopping to see the waterfall and "fantastic rock formations" are a must of this "hidden gem".