The Giant’s Causeway has been named as the second most beautiful walk in the UK this year – coming after Edinburgh’s Arthur’s Seat.

Outdoor clothing and equipment brand Millets turned to Tripadvisor, analysing how many times some of the nation’s favourite walks have been reviewed as “beautiful”, “pretty” and “picturesque”, to find out the UK’s most beautiful walks.

Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh has been crowned the most beautiful walk, with 1,394 reviews praising its beauty. Located around a mile from the city centre, the hike to the summit is relatively easy and rewards walkers with sweeping views over the capital and the surrounding Scottish landscape.

The Causeway came in second place, with 974 reviews describing it as a beautiful walk.

The Giant's Causeway has been named as the second most beautiful walk in the UK in a listing by outdoor clothing and equipment company Millets. Credit National Trust

placeholder image — The Giant's Causeway has been named as the second most beautiful walk in the UK in a listing by outdoor clothing and equipment company Millets. Credit National Trust

The list from Millets said: “This UNESCO World Heritage site features around 40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed by ancient volcanic activity, creating a walking route unlike anywhere else in the UK.

"The main trail is relatively easy and offers spectacular views over the North Atlantic, while paths along the cliffs give walkers a chance to spot seabirds and explore hidden coves.”

Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol took third place, with 917 walkers highlighting its beauty. “

You don’t need to leave the city to find a stunning walk,” the guide said. “The Clifton Suspension Bridge, one of the UK’s most impressive engineering feats, spans the Avon Gorge from Bristol to Somerset. The walk across the bridge is accessible to most, with well-maintained paths and numerous spots to pause and take in the scenery.”