The UK is home to plenty of breathtaking locations, and some of the most well-loved are best explored by foot. Whether it’s wandering along the more rural and rugged Jurassic Coast, or taking in the sights in the UK’s most walkable city, one stroll has officially been named the most beautiful in the country.
New research from CEWE has revealed the UK’s most beautiful walk after comparing Google reviews left by users around the country. Looking for reviews that described routes using terms including beautiful, stunning, amazing and lovely, the photo printing company was able to determine that Mount Stewart in Northern Ireland is home to the country’s most beautiful walk.
Receiving a total of 259 reviews that described it as beautiful, the 19th-century estate was acquired by the National Trust in the 1970s, and is considered home to one of the most outstanding gardens in the world.
Located on Strangford Lough in County Down, Great British Gardens describes the grounds as resembling an Italian villa landscape, and it even boasts rhododendrons that grow to a tree-like size.
From July until September, there’s also a mass display of 700 giant Himalayan lilies, that are kept company by thousands of smaller oriental flowering lilies, believed to be the largest collection of the flower planted in a garden in Ireland.
A number of beautifully landscaped and themed gardens, including The Shamrock Garden which features creatures from Irish mythology, the property is also home to 10 miles of walking trails that wind through farmland and woodland.
Ideal for a family day out, the Rhododendron Hill is home to the native red squirrels and the 10 miles of trails also feature a natural play area.
Speaking of the property, one Tripadvisor user said: “From my very first visit a number of years ago I was spellbound and enchanted by the location, the walks, the wildlife and the serenity and peace afforded every visitor.”
Free parking is available to those visiting Mount Stewart, and the closest train station is Bangor. Prices for adults start at £15 and £7.50 for a child.
Family tickets are also available for £37.50, and children under 5 can visit for free. The trails and formal garden are open to the public daily from 10am – 5pm.
This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk
