Back to nature: The UK's best natural landscapes have been decided
One positive knock-on effect of the pandemic is the realisation that there's an abundance of beautiful locations on our doorstep.
From silvery lakes to grand stately homes, barely-touched hiking trails and ancient monuments, the UK is not in short supply of places worth seeing.
So, it's unsurprising many are choosing to spend their summer and beyond in the country.
Indeed, with international travel remaining a headache, searches for staycations have soared online.
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Usually head abroad to an exotic destination and don't know where to start? Fear not, as we've got the inspiration you need.
A new survey has revealed the British nature spots that are most-posted on Instagram.
The research, from clothing brand Absolutely Bear, has revealed the top 15 locations across the country following an analysis of hashtag data.
These are the most posted-about places...
1 Lake District, Cumbria
The region has been tagged in posts 3,640,121 times – an accolade well deserved, given its breathtaking scenery. It's best known for its numerous lakes flanked by rugged mountains, and dozens of idyllic villages and towns. From Keswick to glorious Grasmere, Windermere to Troutbeck, you're never far from a sweeping view or a cosy teashop.
2 Dorset Downs, Hampshire
Coming in at second place with 1,031,686 posts is the Dorset Downs – a large agricultural area of open chalk upland.
It has over 300 miles of walking routes, all in an incredible natural setting. Open skies, and woodlands teeming with bird, plant and animal life make this a mecca for wildlife lovers.
3 Stonehenge, Wiltshire
Third place is taken by Stonehenge, which in pre-Covid times drew millions of international tourists annually – making this year a wise time to make the trip.
The prehistoric monument, which is also one of the best-known wonders of the world, has been tagged 801,241 times - and they're still not quite sure how the stones mysteriously arrived in their location.
4 Kew Gardens, London
If you're based in the capital and are looking for some greenery a bit closer to home, Kew Gardens is ideal.
Posted about 663,533 times, its assortment of greenhouses and gardens house one of the most diverse botanical collections globally. Over 500 acres of woodland, tropical and native plants and lakes and cafes make this a botany-lover's dream.
5 Yorkshire Dales, N. Yorkshire and Cumbria
In fifth place, is the pretty Yorkshire Dales, which has been tagged 610,447 times. It has thousands of square miles of moors, valleys, hills and stone villages. Don't miss Malham Cove, Fountains Abbey, and Bolton Abbey with its beautiful riverside, woodland and moorland trails and picnicking by the River Wharfe.
For more ideas, check out the rest of the list...
6 Loch Ness, Inverness - 564,176
7 Loch Lomond, Southern Scotland - 508,420
8 Richmond Park, London - 418,571
9 Brecon Beacons, South Wales - 404,791
10 Seven Sisters, Sussex - 371,730
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