The UK is home to some simply breathtaking waterfalls, and Scotland has a fair share of them.
And new research has just named one of our most famous ones, the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye as the best in the UK.
The study carried out by the Finest Filters team pulled together a complete list of waterfalls located in the UK and, by counting the associated number of hashtags on Instagram, determined which were the most stunning of all.
Marketing director Adam Green said: “If there’s one thing the last two years have taught us, it’s how important spending time out in nature is for our health and wellbeing, and that we shouldn’t take it for granted.
"These results really showcase the diverse and natural beauty we have in the UK, and really shows us how lucky we are to live amongst such stunning natural wonders.
“As we leave a cold winter behind and spring gathers momentum, now is a great time for the UK public to head out and experience some of the UK’s greatest hidden treasures.”
The Fairy Pools in the Isle of Skye topped the list with 96,922 associated hashtags on Instagram in total.
The Finest Filters team said: "Small in size but mighty in spirit, the spectacular Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye are an absolute must-visit, thanks to their almost enchanted, fairytale-like quality.
"Crystal clear water reflects the expansive sky at this charming spot, which has captured the imagination of generations of explorers.
"Located at the foot of the Black Cuillins near the village of Carbost in Glenbrittle to the west of the island, the Fairy Pools are beautifully serene and offer a great place to take a dip for anyone daring enough to give wild swimming a go."
The only other Scottish location on the list was the Falls of Clyde in New Lanark, which placed in 8th with 8,817 Instagram Hashtags.
Located within the World Heritage Site of New Lanark, the Falls of Clyde reserve encompasses four waterfalls - Bonnington Linn, Corra Linn, Dundaff Linn, and Stonebyres Linn.
Adam Green added: “If we want to continue to enjoy these natural wonders, and ensure they remain for future generations, the UK public should take steps to reduce their impact on natural spaces as much as possible.
"Take Leave No Trace to heart when you visit, and make sure to take everything with you when you leave. It can make all the difference.”
The most popular waterfalls in the UK:
| Rank |
Waterfall |
Location |
Instagram Hashtags |
| 1 |
Fairy Pools |
Glenbrittle, Isle of Skye, Scotland |
96,922 |
| 2 |
Aira Force |
Lake District, England |
33,598 |
| 3 |
High Force |
County Durham, England |
33,374 |
| 4 |
Aber Falls (Rhaedr Fawr) |
Gwynedd, North Wales |
30,055 |
| 5 |
Glenariff Forest Park |
County Antrim Northern Ireland |
23,221 |
| 6 |
Ingleton Waterfall Trail |
Yorkshire Dales, England |
18,476 |
| 7 |
Pistyll Rhaeadr |
Powys, Wales |
14,411 |
| 8 |
Waterfall Country |
Brecon Beacons, Wales |
14,187 |
| 9 |
The Falls of Clyde |
South Lanarkshire, Scotland |
8,817 |
| 10 |
Henrhyd Falls |
Brecon Beacons, Wales |
8,494 |
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