A new study has ranked over 100 scenic walking trails worldwide, based on distance, elevation gain and average temperature, with the world’s easiest walks to stunning views revealed
With staycations hitting a peak, Brits have been lacing up their hiking boots and heading to the hills, and it’s no surprise with four UK walkways featuring in AllClear Travel Insurance’s global study as the easiest routes to spectacular vistas.
This comprehensive analysis sifted through over 100 breathtaking walks around the globe, grading each on difficulty from distance, elevation gain to temperature.
Across the pond, Artist Point in Yellowstone seized pole position, while Cadillac Summit Loop nabbed second and New Zealand’s Milford Sound Foreshore Walk clinched third place.
Not to be outdone, the Porthdinllaen Circular in Wales and the Giant’s Causeway Blue Trail in Northern Ireland both snagged the tenth slot.
The Porthdinllaen Circular promises ramblers over an hour of spellbinding coastal panoramas coupled with potential seal sightings. A pleased hiker attested to its charm: “Stunning little coastal walk.”
Another wrote of a delightful find, saying: “There was a secluded beach just before the trail tells you to exit the golf course. I wasn’t missing out on those! The way down is steep but oh so worth it!”, reports the Express.
Echoing this enthusiasm, users are showering accolades on the AllTrails page for Northern Ireland’s Giant’s Causeway Blue Trail – a route riddled with awe-inspiring views. One visitor advices: “A must see in Northern Ireland. Great hike, surreal views. Make sure to bring water.”
The Old Man of Storr route in the Scottish Highlands, one of Scotland’s most iconic locations, came in at number 11 on the list.
This trek takes you up to the Old Man of Storr, a rock formation that was created millions of years ago when dinosaurs still roamed the Earth.
According to local legends, these rocks are the thumb of a giant now buried underground, while some believe that the face of an old man can be seen in the rock.
Rounding off the UK entries on the list is the Chee Dale Stepping Stones Circular, a stunning trail on the fringes of the Peak District.
The world’s 15 easiest scenic walks:
- Artist Point, USA
- Cadillac Summit Loop, USA
- Milford Foreshore Walk, New Zealand
- Cape Flattery Trail, USA
- Moraine Lake Shoreline Trail Canada
- Blue Trail, Path of Love: Riomaggiore – Manarola, Italy
- Moro Rock, USA
- Grand Canyon South Rim, USA
- Bastei – Basteribrücke Bridge, Germany
- Porthdinllaen Circular, Wales, Giant’s Causeway – Blue Trail, Northern Ireland, and Bryce Point Trail, USA
- Old Man of Storr, Scotland
- The Panorama Trail: Männlichen Kleine Scheidegg, Switzerland
- Chee Dale Stepping Stones Circular, England