Best Road-Trip Lakes in the UK According to Instagram
Best Road-Trip Lakes in the UK According to Instagram
Lockdown restrictions are easing and the UK is now allowed to travel again. Brits have fallen in love with the outdoors over the last year due to it being one of the only forms of escapism we could find whilst socially distancing ourselves from friends and family. UK staycations are predicted to be a big hit this summer as we find ourselves hesitant to go abroad until COVID disappears once and for all.
Best Road-Trip Lakes in the UK According to Instagram.
A road trip is exciting no matter the destination but after our research, you will be able to travel to the prettiest locations this summer. So polish those wheels and get on route to these destinations that will not disappoint!
We used Instagram hashtag data to analyse 45 of the UK’s well-known lakes, lochs, and reservoirs across the UK to reveal the 10 most popular for your road trip staycation destination in summer 2021.
1st) Windermere
Best Road-Trip Lakes in the UK According to Instagram.
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Windermere is a wonderful place to visit especially in the spring and summer. It is the largest natural lake in both the Lake District and England as a whole and offers a variety of recreational activities. Take the family scuba diving, cruising, fishing and even sailing on this road trip.
2nd) Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
#lochlomond 462,888
This beautiful loch in the Trossachs national park can be enjoyed by all. Loch Lomond caters for those on all budgets with it having hotspots for fine dining as well as cheap eats. You will find an endless list of can’t-miss spots that can be found on your adventures around the area.
Best Road-Trip Lakes in the UK According to Instagram.
3rd) Loch Ness
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This deep freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands is well known for its so-called sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster "Nessie". Aside from the tales of the world's shyest monster, Loch Ness is filled with all sorts of history which you can uncover when visiting.
4th) Ullswater
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Ullswater is the second largest lake in the Lake District at 7.5 miles long after Windermere. This location will find you in awe of the stunning mountains, waterfall, and of course lake on a number of popular hiking trails.
Best Road-Trip Lakes in the UK According to Instagram.
5th) Derwentwater
#derwentwater 128,748
Derwentwater is one of the principal bodies of water in the Lake District and is only a ten-minute walk from the town centre of Keswick. There are four islands in total on Derwentwater, all owned by the National Trust. Derwent Island is one of the National Trust’s most fascinating treasures. The 18th Century house on this little wooded island makes it the only inhabited island in the Lake District which is opens to visitors.
6th) Buttermere
#buttermere 72,316 posts
This lake apparently offers one of the best round-the-lake walks in the whole of the Lake District. The village of Buttermere lies between the lakes of Buttermere and Crummock Water and is overlooked by the summits of Grasmoor to the north and High Stile to the south. There is a large amount of parking around Buttermere and so this shouldn’t be a problem you face on your road trip.
Best Road-Trip Lakes in the UK According to Instagram.
7th) Ladybower Reservoir
#ladybowerreservoir 32,466
This Reservoir is a large Y-shaped reservoir located in the Upper Derwent Valley and is one of the three largest there. The Peak District has so much to offer but this reservoir is definitely one of the photogenic spots for your list of places to visit.
8th) Wast Water
Best Road-Trip Lakes in the UK According to Instagram.
#wastwater 30,046
Wastwater is England's deepest lake and lies at the foot of England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike. This lake situated in the west of the county was actually voted 'Britain's Favourite View' and we can understand why.
9th) Loweswater
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Take a circular walk around this lake and keep an eye out for the deer and red squirrels that are populated in the woodland next to the lake. In the wood is a hidden treasure, Holme Force. This is a stunning waterfall that is rarely visited as it is not noticeable from the path around the lake.
10th) Malham Tarn
#malhamtarn 6,433
Malham Tarn is an astounding expanse of open water located in Malham Tarn National Nature Reserve. It’s internationally important for the variety of flowers and other wildlife you can find here. So visit any time of the year and be overwhelmed by its beauty.
Best Road-Trip Lakes in the UK According to Instagram.
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