And so, when my family, lured by a job opportunity, chose to move out of England, I knew I had to explore this special region one last time. And that meant one thing: taking to the road, specifically the A39. This entailed navigating twists, turns and, more annoyingly, the odd overzealous car that rode my bumper if I dropped a mile or two below the speed limit. But it still made for an easier drive than many of the smaller, single-track roads that link up to the A39. Then there were the benefits of using the main highway: its convenience but also – surprisingly – its moments of beauty.
