A PICTURESQUE Scottish beauty spot has been named among the best places to enjoy a coastal walk in the UK.
Experts at FlipFlop examined over 50 popular coastal trails across the country to provide exploration inspiration for holidaygoers this summer.
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Each place was scored out of 100 on a variety of criteria, including data from Instagram, TikTok posts, and the percentage of five-star reviews on Tripadvisor.
They were also given a ‘walk rating’, and an average score determined their final ranking.
The walking sandals and trainers experts then narrowed the list of 50 routes down to the top ten.
And with Scotland’s stunning scenery, it’s no surprise that one trail made the top five.
Ranking in fourth place, the Arran Coastal Way in Buteshire received a score of 42.01.
The coastal walk is a challenging and rewarding 65-mile circular route around the beautiful Isle of Arran.
Along the way, there is incredible scenery to enjoy along with amazing wildlife including otters, seals, seabirds, dear, and possibly eagles, minke whales, dolphins, porpoises and basking sharks.
It’s packed with wildlife and stunning scenery, making it perfect for a week-long walking holiday… it’s a great place to explore
Experts at FlipFlop
Holidaygoers can also visit a range of tourist attractions while walking along the trail, like Brodick Castle, Lochranza Castle and Lochranza Distillery.
King’s Cave, which was formed during the last ice age, is also available to visit, as well as the standing stones on Machrie Moor, after a climb along the rugged Goat Fell.
To get to Arran, visitors can take a one-hour ferry trip from Ardrossan to Brodick.
The walk then starts at Brodick and then travels north on quiet and remote trails through the charming village of Sannox, and onto Lochranza.
Here, walkers can visit the castle, sample the local whisky, and take in the views along Loch Fyne.
From there, the route curves south through quiet country roads to reach Blackwaterfoot and idyllic Lagg.
It will then swing north via Lamlash and return to Brodick, where visitors can rest after an unforgettable experience.
It is also recognised as one of ‘Scotland’s Great Trails’ after achieving the status back in 2017.
The route was singled out by experts for being “perfect for avid ramblers”, adding that it is “perfect for a week-long walking holiday”.
Top 10 most picturesque coastal walks
Rank. Walk, County – Scenic Score
- The Jurassic Coast, Dorset – 91.69
- Giant’s Causeway Trail, County Antrim – 79.97
- Salcombe Regis Cliffs, Devon – 63.49
- Arran Coastal Way, Buteshire – 42.01
- Lydstep Cliffs and Caverns Walk, Pembrokeshire – 40.91
- Revelstoke Drive and Noss Mayo Walk, Devon – 37.64
- Old Harry Rocks Walk, Dorset – 36.23
- Porthcurno Circular Walk, Cornwall – 36.12
- Keem Bay Loop, County Mayo – 35.40
- Dinas Island Circular Walk, Pembrokeshire – 35.13
FlipFlop experts said: “This 65-mile circular route around Scotland’s Isle of Arran is perfect for avid ramblers.
“The route takes you around the coastal fringe of Arran’s mountainous north, and down its western flank to the sandy beaches, rocky shores and gentler landscapes.
“It’s packed with wildlife and stunning scenery too, making it perfect for a week-long walking holiday.
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“And if you’re one of the 2,900 Brits searching Google for walking holiday inspiration, this is a great place to explore.
“In FitFlop’s rankings, the Arran Coastal Way placed fourth, scoring 42.01.”
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