Stonehenge ranked among UK's best places to watch sunset
More than 50 viewpoints were analysed to get the results
Last updated 25th Mar 2025
Stonehenge has been named as the second best place in the UK and Ireland to watch a sunset.
Analysis of more than 50 viewpoints has come up with a list, based on social media posts, hours of sunlight, rainy days and online review rankings.
The study by Auto Trader comes as searches for 'best sunset spots' on TikTok have gone up 200% in the last year.
South Wiltshire's famous landmark was only beaten in the list by Durdle Door in Dorset.
The top 10 sunset spots in the UK
1 Durdle Door, Dorset
2 Stonehenge, Wiltshire
3 Beachy Head, East Sussex
4 Cheddar Gorge, Somerset
5 Dartmoor, Devon
6 Malvern Hills, Worcestershire
7 Pen y Fan, Brecon Beacons
8 Dunnottar Castle, Aberdeenshire
9 Giant's Causeway, County Antrim
1\0 Corfe Castle, Dorset
The figures show Stonehenge received an overall score of 251 out of 300.
That's thanks to an average of 959,000 Google searches per month, with an online review score of 4.5 out of 5.
Erin Baker, Editorial Director at Auto Trader said: “The UK and Ireland boast beautiful scenery, making sunset hikes increasingly popular. This growing trend on social media has led to a significant surge of interest in visiting these locations.
“For drivers who want to visit sunset hiking spots, having the right vehicle can make all the difference. Whether it’s extra boot space for camping and hiking gear, off-road capabilities for rural routes, improved fuel efficiency for longer journeys or advanced technology like navigation and entertainment systems, the latest models offer a range of features to enhance your adventures.
"With leasing, you can get your hands on cars with the latest tech and features that can help enhance your hiking experience. Leasing also gives you the flexibility to apply and switch to a new leased vehicle that suits your current lifestyle after every few years."