{"id":186624,"date":"2025-06-15T15:06:20","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T15:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/186624\/"},"modified":"2025-06-15T15:06:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-15T15:06:20","slug":"scottish-city-is-home-to-one-of-the-most-popular-place-for-a-walk-this-summer-according-to-tiktok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/186624\/","title":{"rendered":"Scottish city is home to one of the most popular place for a walk this summer, according to TikTok"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Scotland ranks three times in the UK\u2019s top ten walks as TikTok\u2019s \u2018hot girl walk\u2019 trend booms<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1_Arthurs-Seat.jpg\" alt=\"A picture of the Arthurs Seat (Holyrood Park) in Scotland\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Arthur\u2019s Seat in Edinburgh ranks fourth, drawing 106,000 TikTok searches for its stunning 360-degree city views and popular sunrise and sunset walks.(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Scotland has claimed three spots in a new top ten list of the UK\u2019s most popular walks, as the viral <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/tiktok\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"TikTokLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok<\/a> trend known as the \u201chot girl walk\u201d continues to sweep the nation just in time for summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Searches for \u201chot girl walk\u201d have skyrocketed by 529 percent in the past month alone, as more and more people look to embrace the feel-good trend now the sun is out and the days are longer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Despite the name, the trend isn\u2019t just for girls, it encourages anyone to head out for a four-mile stroll, while listening to motivational podcasts or repeating positive affirmations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Car leasing experts at Nationwide Vehicle Contracts have analysed trending TikTok searches to reveal the most in-demand walks for summer 2025, and three Scottish trails have made the cut, proving that the country\u2019s scenic walking spots are just as popular online as they are in real life.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Arthur\u2019s Seat in <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/edinburgh\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"EdinburghLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Edinburgh<\/a> was the highest ranked Scottish entry, coming in at number four overall. With its sweeping 360-degree views over the city, it\u2019s no surprise the extinct volcano is a magnet for both tourists and locals. TikTok searches for Arthur\u2019s Seat have hit 106,000 in the UK, with users sharing everything from sunrise selfies to peaceful sunset strolls.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Its central location and ample parking near Holyrood Palace and Meadowbank make it an easy option for a spontaneous day trip into the capital.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Meanwhile, the Glenfinnan Viaduct Trail in the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/highland-council\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"HighlandsLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Highlands<\/a> secured tenth place with 38,700 TikTok searches. Best known for its appearance in the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/harry-potter#:~:text=The%20expansion%20for%20Harry%20Potter,be%20released%20later%20this%20year.&amp;text=Janet%20McTeer%20is%20set%20to,is%20scheduled%20for%20next%20year.&amp;text=A%20Scottish%20railway%20journey%20has,most%20scenic%20in%20the%20world.\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Harry PotterLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Harry Potter<\/a> films, the iconic viaduct draws visitors hoping to catch a glimpse of the Jacobite steam train as it crosses the bridge.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The trail also extends beyond the photo spot, offering a rewarding countryside hike through a picturesque Highland valley.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1_Glenfinnan-Viaduct-Trail.jpg\" alt=\"A picture of Steam Train on Glenfinnan Viaduct\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Steam Train on Glenfinnan Viaduct in Scotland in August 2020, post processed using exposure bracketing(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Rounding out Scotland\u2019s top entries was Ben A\u2019an in the Trossachs, which remains a favourite for those after a shorter hike with spectacular views.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Its compact climb offers a powerful sense of achievement with stunning panoramic scenery at the summit, ideal for reflection and that all-important affirmation time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Urban walks near major cities also ranked highly, with Richmond Park in London topping the overall list thanks to its 192,000 TikTok searches.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The leafy seven-mile loop is popular with Londoners looking to escape the bustle without leaving the city limits, and there are plenty of shorter three to four-mile routes on offer too. The park is well-equipped with cafes, toilet facilities and parking across several locations.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/0_Record-Sport-Euro-2024-whatsapp-qr-code.jpg\" alt=\"\"  \/>How to get the latest Euro 2024 news from Record Sport<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">At Record Sport, you can guarantee we&#8217;ll be working tirelessly throughout Euro 2024, keeping you up to date as we cheer on our boys.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">There are many ways you can follow along with our coverage:<\/p>\n<p>Check out our Hotline podcast<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">We will be putting out new episodes every week day, hearing from our reporters on location in Munich and beyond, discussing how Scotland are faring in the tournament, and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">You can <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLwVKXWKY_p3jNOZLOAE-p9L0VZVCbXzKc\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">subscribe and watch on YouTube<\/strong><\/a> or <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/megaphone.link\/RPSL3283743630 \" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">subscribe and listen on Spotify<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Got a burning question for our Hotline team? 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If you\u2019re curious, you can read our<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reachplc.com\/site-services\/privacy-policy\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"> Privacy Notice<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Cheer on the Scotland National Team with our interactive map<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/tartanarmyeuro24.co.uk\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Leave a message of support<\/strong><\/a> for our boys on our Euro 2024 cheer map.<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe to the Record Sport newsletter<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">We send out a daily round of the latest as well as any breaking news and important updates. <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/newsletter-preference-centre\/?view=Solus&amp;mailingListId=63d718e7-01d7-475b-8771-1036275c62c8&amp;utm_source=solusarticle\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Click here to subscribe.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">As well as tweeting regular updates from our daily live blog which <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"http:\/\/x.com\/record_sport\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">you can follow along with<\/strong><\/a>, we&#8217;re also on <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DailyRecordSport\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Facebook<\/strong><\/a> and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dailyrecord_sport\/?hl=en-gb\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Instagram<\/strong><\/a> where we&#8217;ll be post updates and clips from the Hotline podcast and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Further south, countryside gems like Malham Cove in Yorkshire, Pen y Fan in Wales, and Box Hill in Surrey also made the top ten, blending hiking challenge with striking natural beauty.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">As the summer solstice approaches on 21 June, the longest day of the year, the timing couldn\u2019t be better to head outdoors. Whether it\u2019s the pull of a Harry Potter view or simply a moment of quiet positivity, the hot girl walk offers something deeper than just a trending hashtag.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cA hot girl walk is more than just a walk,\u201d researchers noted. \u201cWalking provides many physical benefits, and the act of positive affirmations encourages a mental well-being boost.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">All ten walks listed in the ranking offer accessible parking, making them ideal for a day trip by car.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">The 10 most popular UK walks according to TikTok<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Rank<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Walk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Location<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Walk Length<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Parking Available<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">TikTok Search Volume<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Richmond Park Circular<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">London<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">7 miles (can be shortened to 3\u20134 miles)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Yes<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">192,000<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Seven Sisters Cliff Walk<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">East Sussex<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">3 miles<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Yes<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">157,000<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Durdle Door to Lulworth Cove<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Dorset<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">2.5 miles<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Yes<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">129,000<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Arthur\u2019s Seat via Salisbury Crags<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Edinburgh<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">2.5 miles<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Yes<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">106,000<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Calton Hill<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Edinburgh<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">1 mile<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Yes<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">70,300<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">6=<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Malham Cove Walk<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Yorkshire Dales<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">2 miles<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Yes<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">47,300<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">6=<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Hadrian\u2019s Wall \u2013 Sycamore Gap Walk<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">London<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">3 miles<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Yes<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">47,300<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">6=<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Pen y Fan via the Storey Arms<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Wales<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">4 miles<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Yes<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">47,300<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">10=<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Box Hill Stepping Stones Walk<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Surrey<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">2 miles<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Yes<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">38,700<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">10=<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Glenfinnan Viaduct Trail<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Scottish Highlands<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">2 miles<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Yes<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">38,700<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Scotland ranks three times in the UK\u2019s top ten walks as TikTok\u2019s \u2018hot girl walk\u2019 trend boomsArthur\u2019s 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