Despite falling around 2,500 years ago, the can still be felt in aspects of everyday life -from Latin, which shaped most European languages, to their grand architecture that still stands today. But perhaps one of their most lasting contributions was their vast road network.

The Romans built more than 250,000 miles of roads across their empire, of which connecting cities, armies, and trade routes. In fact, most people have likely driven over a Roman road without realising it, like the A34 from Bath to Ilchester or the A30/A303 from Ilchester to Exeter. But among the most impressive is the Fosse Way, the longest Roman road in Britain, stretching an incredible 229 miles.

Built in the mid-1st century AD during the height of the huge road stretches from Exeter in the southwest corner of England to the farming county of Lincoln in the northeast.

Walking the entire route today might not be the most scenic or safest to walk, but for those cycling or driving, it's a fascinating route through England's countryside, dotted with charming towns, historic landmarks, and Roman museums.

This ancient route largely follows main roads weaving through Roman settlements in the Cotswolds, Shakespeare country, and the city of Bath, where author Jane Austen lived from 1801 to 1806.

A 25-mile stint connects Tetbury and Bath for those who want to walk part of the road, which avoids main roads and follows the Fosse Way 90% of the time.

For those driving, the best place to start is The Cotswolds, before making your way to Tetbury, and onto Bath via Bathampton.

The name of the road derives from the Latin 'fossa', meaning 'ditch'. It's believed the road followed a defensive ditch, which ran along the western border of Roman-controlled England.

After the Romans left Britain, many of their roads changed function-some became dirt tracks, others evolved into main roads or turnpike roads, and today, parts have become popular hiking and cycling routes.