A walk in the Peak District has been named the best hike to see the sunrise in the UK, according to a new study.
Mam Tor topped a list of the ten best walks in the UK and has gone viral on TikTok for its gorgeous sunrise views. It comes as many walkers seize the later sunrises at this time of year, with the day beginning just after 8am in January.
The list, compiled by experts at Nationwide Vehicle Contracts, looked at the number of TikTok posts and Google search data for the UK’s most popular walks to deduce the rankings.
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Mam Tor came in first place with an impressive 9,946 TikTok posts, many of which mention its incredible sunrises. The 517m high hill offers a moderate hike with spectacular views across Edale and the valley below.
The view from the summit of Mam Tor, in the Peak District -Credit:PA
Ranking in joint second was Malham Landscape Trail in the Yorkshire Dales and Tryfan North Ridge in Snowdonia.
With 3,886 posts on TikTok, the Tryfan North Ridge is a popular location in Snowdonia to hike while the Malham Landscape Trail in the Yorkshire Dales has had a monthly search increase of 100per cent, showing the growing popularity of the 7km circular trail.
A second walk in Snowdonia ranked in joint third – the walk up Snowdon itself. Ranked alongside Somerset’s Cheddar Gorge, Snowdon is a hotspot for sunrise hikers, with one video on TikTok gaining 414k views.
The highest mountain in Wales – with an elevation of 1,085 m – it’s the perfect place to watch the sunrise from thanks to its high elevation.
Destinations in the Lake District also featured on the list, including Scafell Pike and Catbells.
The 10 most popular hikes in the UK
Joint rankings are listed together.
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Mam Tor, Peak District
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Malham Landscape Trail, Yorkshire Dales; and Tryfan North Ridge, in Snowdonia
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Cheddar Gorge, Somerset; and Snowdon, Snowdonia
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Ben Nevis, Scotland
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Hadrian’s Wall Path, Northumberland; Scafell Pike, Lake District and Jurassic Coast Path, East Devon
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Catbells, Lake District
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