Consumer experts at Which? surveyed more than 1,000 of its members across the UK to give a definitive answer to which one is truly the best – and it’s a stunner in Cornwall that came out on top
We all have a preferred stroll, be it a circuit around the neighbourhood, a hike in the Peak District or even a jaunt to our favourite pub.
However, consumer experts at Which? have conducted a survey of over 1,000 members across the UK to definitively determine the best walk.
Each route was evaluated based on its scenery, points of interest along the way, signage and waymarking, wildlife and several other factors. The data was then used to compile a comprehensive ranking table.
Among the hundreds of routes, a beauty in Cornwall emerged as the winner. The Lizard Peninsula Circuit, located at the UK’s most southwesterly point about 10 miles south of Helston, took the top spot, reports the Express.
With its proximity to the Atlantic and almost Mediterranean climate, the stunning Cornish landscape is perfect for a refreshing stroll, culminating with a dip in the crystal-clear blue waters.
The walk itself covers a solid seven miles and takes approximately three hours, leading you from caves to coves dotted with enchanting shipwrecks.
The Which? review noted: “From the safe distance of the coastal path, however, the pounding of waves on the ragged shoreline is exhilarating rather than terrifying.”
The circular route begins and ends in the village of Lizard before heading to Kynance Cove, once a popular destination for Victorian day-trippers but now offering a much more contemporary experience.
The guide said: “You can enjoy wrap-around sea views while you eat your sandwich or baked potato from the beach café.
“Visitors told us they appreciated the dramatic scenery, the abundance of wildflowers and the possibility of spotting a red-legged chough or bobbing seals and basking sharks in the tumbling waves.”
From Kynance Cove, the journey takes you Southeast, hugging the coastline all the way to Lizard Point before circling back around the bay, offering an experience so exotic, you’d swear you weren’t in the UK.
This spectacular trail has earned an impressive 87% rating, surpassing other beloved spots like The Needles on the Isle of Wight and the Buttermere Circuit in the Lake District.
With hundreds of five-star Google Reviews to its name, numerous walkers have praised the route. A recent visitor commented: “One of the most beautiful places in Cornwall, with stunning views and fewer crowds than Land’s End. It’s a must-visit if you’re in Cornwall.”
Echoing this sentiment, another said: “I’ve been visiting when on holiday with my parents, our children & now grandchildren for over 70 years, a place you can never get fed up viewing any time of year,” and yet another added: “So beautiful and unspoilt. Would recommend a visit. Breathtaking scenery.”