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Waterfoot Beach, Co Antrim(Image: Getty)
Northern Ireland’s most picturesque destinations have been named in a new study.
Experts at GO Outdoors have revealed the country’s most photogenic destinations by collecting data from social media, TripAdvisor reviews and the number of photographs on Getty Images.
Unsurprisingly, the Giant’s Causeway topped the list with a score of 9.78 out of 10.
Calum Jones of GO Outdoors comments: “With social media continuing to inspire more of us to explore the outdoors, we wanted to look at Northern Ireland’s most picturesque destinations.
“From mountain ranges to impressive loughs, these locations are perfect for everything from a scenic walk to a quick photo stop.
“We hope this inspires more people to get outside, explore what Northern Ireland has to offer and benefit from the endless mental benefits getting outdoors has to offer.”
The top spots were:
- The Giants Causeway
- The Mourne Mountains
- The Glens of Antrim
- Lough Neagh
- Rathlin Island
This is what experts had to say:
Giants causeway at sunset.
Taking the crown as Northern Ireland’s most picturesque destination is The Giants Causeway with a near-perfect score of 9.78 out of 10. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its unique natural rock formations, which create an otherworldly landscape that is hugely popular among tourists. With 367,000 Instagram posts and over 2,000 photographs on Getty Images, it is clear just how frequently The Giants Causeway is photographed.
Mourn Wall with ladder on the Hares Gap overseeing Slieve Bearnagh mountain with sunset at golden hour(Image: Getty)
Following closely in second place, with a score of 9.75, are The Mourne Mountains. The mountain range is home to Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland’s tallest peak, which tourists and locals love to photograph. With over 180,000 Instagram posts and 332 Getty Images, it is clear visitors feel inspired by the mountains, which has been the case for generations with C.S. Lewis is said to have drawn inspiration for Narnia from the stunning landscapes.
In this place are The Glens of Antrim, with a photogenic score of 9.35. The Glens boast a diverse landscape, with visitors able to take in and photograph rolling hills, impressive valleys, scenic waterfalls and stunning coastal views. The rich variety of natural features offers countless photograph opportunities, with The Glens of Antrim amassing over 21,000 Instagram posts and more than 100 Getty Images.
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