Durdle Door ranked UK's best place to watch sunset
More than 50 viewpoints were analysed to get the results
Dorset's Durdle Door has been named as the 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.
Our county can also boast another landmark among the list, with Corfe Castle placing 10th.
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
10 Corfe Castle, Dorset
The figures show Durdle Door received an overall score of 273 out of 300.
That's thanks to 22,900 posts on TikTok and 327,000 on Instagram per year.
It also ranked as the sunniest spot in the top 10 with over 1,904 annual hours of sunshine and just 117 days of rain.
Corfe Castle scored 204 out of 300 in the rundown.
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."