The UK staycation spots with the 'most beautiful sunsets' named - full list

The research comes as interest in scenic sunset locations continues to surge, with TikTok searches for "best sunset spots" increasing by 200 per cent over the past year.

Hiking and outdoor activities have seen significant growth in popularity, with 26.4 million TikTok posts about hiking in the UK.

The analysis by Auto Trader examined social media presence, Google searches, weather conditions and visitor reviews to determine the rankings of where to go for the "most beautiful sunsets".

It evaluated TikTok and Instagram posts, monthly Google searches, annual sunshine hours, rainy days and online review scores. Each location received an index score out of 300, with Durdle Door achieving the highest at 273.

The comprehensive study highlights the growing trend of travellers seeking picturesque locations to enjoy sunset views across the UK and Ireland.

Durdle Door earned its top spot with 22,600 TikTok posts and 327,000 Instagram posts.

The Dorset landmark boasts 1,904 annual sunshine hours and only 117 rainy days, making it the sunniest location in the top 10. Visitors gave it an impressive 4.7 out of 5 review score.

Top 10 sunset spots in the UK

• Durdle Door, Dorset (273/300)
• Stonehenge, Wiltshire (251/300)
• Beachy Head, East Sussex (227/300)
• Cheddar Gorge, Somerset (219/300)
• Dartmoor, Devon (218/300)
• Malvern Hills, Worcestershire (212/300)
• Pen y Fan, Brecon Beacon (207/300)
• Dunnottar Castle, Aberdeenshire (205/300)
• Giant's Causeway, County Antrim (204/300)
• Corfe Castle, Dorset (204/300)

Stonehenge secured second place with a score of 251 out of 300, famous for its alignment with the sun during solstices.

The prehistoric monument receives 959,000 Google searches monthly and boasts a 4.5 out of 5 review score on AllTrails.

Beachy Head in East Sussex completed the top three with 227 points. The chalk cliffs and lighthouse make it an ideal sunset viewing location, earning a 4.7 out of 5 visitor rating.

It enjoys 1,892 annual sunshine hours and is the driest spot with just 116 rainy days per year.

Dartmoor in Devon ranked highest for Instagram presence with 993,000 posts, placing fifth overall with 218 points.

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Cheddar Gorge in Somerset secured fourth place with 219 points, featuring 5,608 TikTok posts and 104,000 Instagram posts.

The Malvern Hills in Worcestershire achieved sixth place with 212 points. Pen y Fan in the Brecon Beacons earned seventh place with a top review score of 4.8 out of 5.

Dunnottar Castle in Aberdeenshire, Giant's Causeway in County Antrim, and Corfe Castle in Dorset completed the top 10.