A new study by Peak Cottages has revealed the top walking trails in the UK, based on route type and accommodation metrics.

Worthwhile Walking Routes: The Top UK Trails gathered data on each trail's duration, length, elevation and type and number of Instagram hashtags.

Also taken into account were calorie-burning potential, rest stop frequency, average hiking rating and distance from the nearest car park.

The best UK trail was deemed to be the 9.3km Scafell Pike route in the Lake District.

The out and back style route earned a hiking rating of 4.5/5 and offers a rest stop every 2.33km, as well as achieving 82.7K hashtags on Instagram.

www.scafellpike.org.uk

www.lakedistrict.gov.uk

The next four walking routes were :

Mam Tor and The Great Ridge in thePeak District

www.visitpeakdistrict.com

Malham Cove and Gordale Scar in the Yorkshire Dales

www.daleswalks.co.uk

Salaire to Skipton in the Yorkshire Dales

www.daleswalks.co.uk,and

Tryfan and the Glyders in Snowdonia

www.snowdonia.gov.wales

To see the full results of the Worthwhile Walking Routes: The UK's Top Trails study : www.peakcottages.com/blog/worthwhile-walking-routes

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