A breathtaking woodland walk in the Peak District has been named one of the best places to explore in the UK this January, according to a new study.
This hidden gem, located on the eastern side of the National Park, was ranked fourth in a list of the top ten woodland walks across the country.
It shared the fourth spot with Thetford Forest in Suffolk, making it one of the most highly recommended woodland walks in the UK.
The scenic trail has an impressive Google rating of 4.8 out of 5, with 1,577 reviews. It has also been featured in 26,574 Instagram posts and receives around 137,500 Google searches each year.
Padley Gorge is known for its cascading waterfalls, gentle streams, and gnarled trees, giving it a magical, fairytale-like feel.
The forest is made up of ancient oak and birch trees, with Burbage Brook winding through. Wooden bridges and stepping stones allow visitors to cross over the flowing water, adding to the charm of the walk.
Another walk near Greater Manchester that made the top ten list was Macclesfield Forest in Cheshire.
With plenty of scenic routes winding through its towering trees, it’s an especially beautiful place for a winter walk.
Hampshire’s New Forest took the top spot on the list, followed by the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire. Tollymore Forest in County Down, Northern Ireland, ranked third.
The UK's best woodland walks are:
New Forest, Hampshire
Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
Tollymore Forest, County Down
Padley Gorge and Thetford Forest
Epping Forest, Essex
Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire
Kielder Forest, Northumberland
Ashdown Forest, East Sussex
Macclesfield Forest, Cheshire
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