Charnock Richard (Northbound) has been named as the fifth highest-rated service station in the UK by motorists.

The ratings are part of an analysis by the motoring experts at Moneybarn Car Finance who used TripAdvisor reviews to rank service stations across the country.

Among the top five, Charnock Richard scored a 3.0 TripAdvisor score, standing out for its 340 parking spaces and 7 eateries.

Motorists visiting this service station appreciated the average petrol price, set at 139.94p per litre.

Taking the top spot was Gloucester Services (Southbound) with a TripAdvisor review score of 4.0.

This service station is widely recognised for its locally produced food and extensive farm shop, which even incorporates a dedicated fish counter, deli counter, and patisserie.

Sharing second place were Beaconsfield, Cobham and Tebay (Northbound) all sporting a review score of 3.5 on TripAdvisor.

Beaconsfield Services earned kudos for the most number of eateries (16), which includes popular chains like Nandos, McDonald’s and Pizza Express.

Visitors to Cobham Services had 716 parking spaces and 14 dining options to choose from.

Tebay (Northbound) Services’ claim to fame includes a farm shop and stunning landscape.

It provides 280 parking spaces and an average diesel price of 147.81 pence per litre.

Moneybarn Car Finance further highlighted Hopwood Park, situated just south of Birmingham on the M42, as the ultimate service station in the UK, boasting an overall score of 7.58 out of 10.

It is well-known for 13 dining options and ample parking space for 460 cars.

As an authority in vehicle finance sector, Moneybarn Car Finance undertakes such studies periodically to offer valuable knowledge to motorists across the country.

The full report can be viewed on their website, providing a detailed insight for those on the road.