Holiday home operator, Verdant Leisure, examined walking routes and ranked them based on their social media popularity, visitor ratings from sites like TripAdvisor and, average rainfall between March and May so walkers know which locations tend to be the driest.
The Seven Sisters walk in Eastbourne, East Sussex, came in first place for walkers, however, the Robin Hood’s Bay, Whitby, North Yorkshire, came in a respectable fifth. Here are the best places to go for a springtime walk in the UK, according to the data.
9. Sycamore Gap, Crag Lough, Northumberland
Found in Northumberland National Park is the Sycamore Gap, home to the most photographed tree in the UK1. This spot is a social media favourite with data showing it has 350,000 engagements across Instagram and TikTok, proving its already existing popularity. The gap exists within the vast gap between Hadrian’s Wall and border to the national park that many walkers are drawn to over the spring months. Photo: Verdant Leisure
10. Kielder Water and Forest Park, Hexham, Northumberland
A place particularly favoured by outdoor enthusiasts with a rating of 4.5 from TripAdvisor, Kielder Water and Forest Park is home to Europe’s largest man-made lake and England’s largest forest, making it a must-see spot for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers. With almost 1.5k location tags on Instagram, it’s also a part of England’s first and largest International Dark Sky Park, making it the perfect spot for stargazing on an evening spring stroll. Photo: Verdant Leisure
11. Winnats Pass, Castleton, Derbyshire
Nestled in the heart of the peak district, Winnats Pass is a limestone gorge, just west of Castleton village. With over six million TikTok hashtags, this is a must visit location for walkers and cyclists. Make sure to experience this area of natural beauty on an evening, where you can catch spectacular sunsets. As well as being a stunning walking trail, Winnats pass is only a stone's throw away form Ladybower Reservoir and Speedwell Cavern for a full day of adventure. Photo: Verdant Leisure