Petrolheads often argue where the world’s greatest roads are located, with many dreaming of travelling halfway across the world just to experience some unique thrills behind the wheel.
Whilst there are many classic roads that have been open to cars for decades, if not centuries, one road that recently opened in Pakistan has gained the world record for the largest number of hairpin bends.
The real estate company Bahria Town highlighted that the new ‘Most Crooked Street’ offers no fewer than 12 tight corners during the short yet challenging downhill journey.
They explained: “‘The Most Crooked Street’ is built on a slope adjacent to the world’s tallest conical flagpole located in Bahria Hills. It is a 1,000-foot-long and 12-foot-wide one-way street featuring 12 challenging and sharp turns that appeal to driving enthusiasts.
“Inspired by Lombard Street in San Francisco, California, this street passes through a beautiful garden, giving a unique character to its surrounding environment.”
Recently opened in Bahria Town Karachi, ‘The Most Crooked Street’ was inspired by Lombard Street in San Francisco – the previous holder of the world record, which is over 7,600 miles from Pakistan.
Much like the original, the street features a particularly distinctive appearance, with vehicles zig-zagging down a tight path, traversing no fewer than 12 tight hairpin bends, four more than the American original.
In a bid to reduce the risk of accidents and vehicles getting stuck, the 1000-foot long and 12-foot-wide street only allows traffic to flow downhill.
Whilst traversing the world’s most crooked road would be a dream for many motorists, Brits do not have to travel so far to find an interesting and challenging street.
According to the used car platform MOTORS, the most exciting road in the UK is the EVO Triangle, a nickname given to the 20-mile stretch incorporating the A5, A543, and B4501 due to its use by the performance car publication Evo.
Whilst the route is largely triangular shape, the trio of roads features a wide variety of sharp bends, not to mention beautiful views of the Welsh countryside.
The company highlighted that the Lake District also offers a wide range of interesting countryside roads that car enthusiasts will enjoy, with one of the best being Snake Pass.
Spanning 26.1 miles through the Pennines, Snake Pass is often considered a challenge for even the most experienced drivers, with a number of blind summits and unusual cambers causing it to be regularly shut in adverse weather.
Nevertheless, motorists who find a clear day and a fair amount of bravery will enjoy the hilly landscape the road offers, with the High Peak, Lady Bower Reservoir, and the Peak District all visible.
