The Pen y Fan Walk in Brecon Beacons has been named as the UK's most picturesque rural walk.
New research from Premier Inn looked into 70 UK hikes, trails and urban walking routes, and delved into their social media popularity including which have been offering the most share-worthy views and images. In fact, the study also looked at which UK walks have been posted about the most per kilometre.
The 6.4km-long Pen y Fan walk topped the list, and it's not difficult to see why it's such a hit. As well as offering some ridiculously pretty views of the sprawling green countryside, the walk also takes hikers up to the top of the highest peak in national park, which no doubt is a popular backdrop for Instagram-worthy snaps.
It wasn't the only picturesque trail to prove a hit with holidaymakers.
Other popular routes serving up incredible views included Mam Tor and the Great Ridge in the Peak District and Scafell Pike Walk in the Lake District, which took second and third spot respectively. Both walks are approximately 10km long making them ideal for those looking to take on a challenge - but one that is still doable if you're only looking to enjoy a short break away rather than a full week's holiday.
You can check out the full top 10 list below.
Top 10 best countryside walks
- Pen y Fan Walk, Brecon Beacons
- Mam Tor and the Great Ridge, Peak District
- Scafell Pike Walk, Lake District
- Slieve Donard Walk, Mourne Mountains
- The Old Man of Coniston, Lake District
- Kynance Cove, The Lizard, Cornwall
- Malvern Hills Walk, Worcestershire
- West Highland Way
- Yorkshire Three Peaks
- The Fife Coastal Path
It wasn't all about the countryside retreats. Premier Inn also looked into some of prettiest urban walks - and for city dwellers, it's London which has been proving a hit.
The English capital boasted plenty of the most popular walks including Parkland Walk, Queen's Walk, Regent's Canal Walk and the Thames Path. Meanwhile the Bath City Walk - around 9.6km long - was also a hit with those looking to explore a new city on foot to soak up the history and culture.
You can find out more on premierinn.com.
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