Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh topped the list
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Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh has been crowned in a list of the UK's best walks, scoring an impressive 9.37 out of 10 in new rankings.
The ancient extinct volcano, which serves as the main peak of Edinburgh's hills, has captured the hearts of visitors and social media users alike, boasting more than 312,000 Instagram posts.
The landmark, which recently gained additional fame through Netflix's romance series One Day, topped the list based on factors including romantic reviews, difficulty level, and social media presence.
The iconic hill achieved a remarkable 4.7 out of 5 review score, with 81 per cent of visitors specifically praising its views, according to the data by outdoor retailer Millets.
The Seven Sisters Cliffs in East Sussex secured second place with a score of 9.16 out of 10, featuring over 100,000 Instagram posts.
The chalk cliffs along the English Channel coast offer a picturesque setting for romantic picnics and coastal exploration.
Tarn Hows in Cumbria claimed third position with 8.95 out of 10, celebrated for its peaceful surroundings and beautiful scenery.
The Cumbrian beauty spot offers visitors the chance to follow in the footsteps of Beatrix Potter, who took boat rides on nearby Coniston with her husband. Both locations are rated as moderate-difficulty walks, making them accessible for most visitors.
The remaining top walks span across all four nations of the UK, each offering moderate difficulty trails.
Best UK walks
- Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh (9.37/10) - 312,000 Instagram posts
- The Seven Sisters Cliffs, East Sussex (9.16/10) - 104,000 Instagram posts
- Tarn Hows, Cumbria (8.95/10) - 25,900 Instagram posts
- Tollymore Forest Park, County Down (8.74/10) - 21,600 Instagram posts
- The Cotswold Way, Broadway Tower Walk (8.74/10) - 35,000 posts
- Pembrokeshire Coast Path, Wales (8.53/10) - 17,500 posts
- Loch Lomond Shores, West Dunbartonshire (8.42/10) - 622,000 posts
- Glenariff Forest Park Waterfall Walk, County Antrim (8.32/10) - 5,000 posts
- Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey (8.11/10) - 14,200 posts
- Hadrian's Wall Path, Northumberland (8.00/10) - 22,900 posts
All routes have achieved review scores of 4.6 or higher out of 5, demonstrating consistently high visitor satisfaction.
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