Quote from Fergus McCarthy on October 14, 2025, 3:59 pm

Autumn walks can be so enjoyable.It is worth research for the best.

• Glen Coe in Scotland is the most Instagrammed autumn walk in the UK with 671,000 hashtags, narrowly ahead of the Coast to Coast trail which has 661,000.

• Scotland dominates the top ranks, with five of the top ten trails, including Loch Ness, Ben Nevis, and Arthur’s Seat, highlighting its popularity for autumn photography.

• Richmond Park in London is the highest-ranking urban trail in fifth place with 511,000 hashtags, showing city walkers also embrace autumn scenery.

• Coastal trails such as Seven Sisters, South West Coast Path, and Pembrokeshire Coast Path rank highly, showing the appeal of dramatic autumn seaside landscapes.

With summer cooling off and the crisp air of autumn approaching, there are plenty of signs the season is here, from pumpkin-spiced lattes and misty mornings to golden leaves and cooler days. But nothing says autumn like a quintessential woodland walk surrounded by seasonal colours and fresh air.

If you’re looking for the perfect autumn aesthetic this season, the team at fashion brand Aurélien has compiled a list of Britain’s best autumn walks by analysing Instagram hashtags for popular trails across the UK.

Glen Coe in Scotland has emerged as the UK’s most Instagrammed autumn walk, with 671,000 hashtags marking its dramatic landscapes and rugged peaks. Favoured by photographers for its moody autumn light, Glen Coe’s mix of mountains, valleys, and waterfalls makes it an iconic destination for walkers and social media alike.

The Coast to Coast trail, stretching across northern England from Whitehaven to Sunderland, comes second with 661,000 hashtags. Its variety of landscapes, from coastal stretches to rural dales, offers striking seasonal photography opportunities, making it a firm favourite among both hikers and Instagram users.

Loch Ness takes third place with 572,000 hashtags. Beyond the legend of the Loch Ness Monster, the trail around this famous freshwater loch offers reflective waters framed by autumn colours, drawing photographers from across the UK and beyond.

Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales, ranks fourth with 566,000 hashtags. Its summit views and dramatic routes, especially via the Llanberis Path, make it a standout for autumn walkers. Snowdon’s proximity to Bangor also helps accessibility for visitors.

Richmond Park in London is the only major urban trail in the top five, with 511,000 hashtags. Known for its wide open spaces, deer herds, and seasonal colours, it’s a favourite for Londoners seeking nature without leaving the city. Its high Instagram presence reflects both its accessibility and the popularity of urban autumn escapes.

The Seven Sisters cliffs in Eastbourne rank sixth with 423,000 hashtags. These dramatic chalk cliffs overlooking the English Channel offer striking contrasts of white rock and deep autumn skies, making them one of England’s most photographed coastal walks.

The Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire comes seventh with 375,000 hashtags. This historic forest, with its mix of woodland trails, rivers, and wildlife, offers a quieter autumn walk, appealing to both serious hikers and casual visitors looking for seasonal colour.

The South West Coast Path near Plymouth takes eighth place with 326,000 hashtags. The path’s rugged coastline, cliff views, and changing autumn light make it a highlight for photographers exploring England’s southwestern shores.

Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh ranks ninth with 315,000 hashtags. As an extinct volcano within the city, it offers panoramic views over Edinburgh and beyond. Its urban setting combined with dramatic scenery makes it a unique autumn destination.

Ben Nevis rounds out the top ten with 299,000 hashtags. The UK’s highest mountain, located near Fort William, offers challenging climbs and sweeping views, with autumn adding deep colours to its rugged slopes. Its high rank shows that challenging walks with dramatic landscapes remain a strong draw for Instagram users.

Full list of the most Instagrammable autumn walks in the UK:

Rank	Trail	Closest city	# of hashtags
1	Glen Coe	Fort William	671,000
2	Coast to Coast	Whitehaven	661,000
3	Loch Ness	Inverness	572,000
4	Snowdon	Bangor	566,000
5	Richmond Park	London	511,000
6	Seven Sisters	Eastbourne	423,000
7	Forest of Dean	Gloucester	375,000
8	South West Coast Path	Plymouth	326,000
9	Arthur's Seat	Edinburgh	315,000
10	Ben Nevis	Fort William	299,000
11	Pembrokeshire Coast Path	St Davids	146,000
12	Mam Tor	Sheffield	144,000
13	Thames Path	London	136,000
14	Wye Valley	Hereford	136,000
15	Scafell Pike	Ambleside	123,000
16	Buttermere	Lake District	123,000
17	Helvellyn	Penrith	115,000
18	New Forest	Southampton	112,000
19	Cheddar Gorge	Bristol	107,000
20	Old Man of Storr	Portree	105,000
21	South Downs Way	Brighton	95,100
22	Tryfan	Betws-y-Coed	93,800
23	Kinder Scout	Sheffield	91,600
24	Catbells	Keswick	75,200
25	Roseberry Topping	Middlesbrough	60,100
26	Pennine Way	Sheffield	57,800
27	Cadair Idris	Dolgellau	46,200
28	Three Cliffs Bay	Swansea	42,300
29	Cotswold Way	Bath	41,600
30	Conic Hill	Glasgow	35,700
31	Haytor	Plymouth	31,900
32	Hadrian's Wall Path	Newcastle upon Tyne	24,000
33	Glen Affric	Inverness	22,900
34	Kielder Forest	Newcastle upon Tyne	21,400
35	Rannoch Moor	Fort William	20,300
36	Ben A'an	Stirling	20,100
37	Barafundle Bay	Pembroke	18,600
38	Offa's Dyke Path	Hereford	17,400
39	The Ridgeway	Oxford	17,100
40	Ingleton Waterfalls	Lancaster	13,500
41	Loch an Eilein	Aviemore	12,800
42	Valley of Rocks	Exeter	11,000
43	The Quiraing	Portree	5,000
44	Machrie Moor	Ayr	5,000
45	St Cuthbert's Way	Melrose	5,000
46	Tennyson Down	Newport (Isle of Wight)	1,000
47	Malham Cove	Skipton	100
48	Broadway Tower	Cheltenham	100
49	Bamburgh Coast	Newcastle upon Tyne	100
50	St Ives to Zennor	St Ives	100

Methodology

The study analysed the total number of Instagram hashtags for the UK’s 50 most famous walks to identify the most instagrammable trail for the autumn season. Trails were ranked from the highest to the lowest number of hashtags.