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A beautiful trail has been named one of the best winter walks in the UK, with incredible views. New analysis from outdoor experts Blacks ranked the UK's best winter hikes using winter search demand, winter mentions in AllTrails reviews, trail ratings, and difficulty level.

Coming in third place is the Old Man of Storr circular with a winter hike score of 7.90/10. This path is also the best in Scotland, and is arguably the most popular hike on the Isle of Skye. The hike offers spectacular views of unique rock pinnacles like the Old Man and Needle Rock.

With an elevation gain of 67.17km, it is a challenging hike, but it is worth it for the incredible landscapes. The Old Man (Bodach an Stòr in Gaelic) is a 55-metre-high basalt pinnacle that is all that remains of a 2,800-million-year-old volcanic plug. The Storr trail uses the same path there and back, starting and returning at the same point (the car park). It covers a distance of 3.8km, with an average time to complete the walk of one hour and 15 minutes.

The Scafell Pike trail from Wasdale Campsite was named the UK's best winter hike, with a score of 9.11/10. Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England, reaching a height of 978m and drawing in hikers who want to tick off Britain's highest peaks.

Yr Wyddfa via the Llanberis Path takes second place, with an overall score of 8.12/10. In winter conditions, the route offers a long, sustained ascent that rewards strong, steady pacing and good judgement, with breathtaking views across Snowdonia.

Natalie Wolfenden, author and hiking enthusiast at Blacks, said: "Winter offers some of the UK's most striking mountain and forest conditions, but it also places greater demands on kit choice and route planning.

"Rapidly changing weather, reduced daylight and variable underfoot conditions mean winter hikes require a more disciplined approach than at other times of year.

"In winter, preparation is critical. Earlier starts help maximise daylight, while close attention to forecasts and conditions at elevation can reduce risk.

"Carrying additional insulation, fuel and hydration is recommended, especially on exposed routes where conditions can deteriorate quickly and sticking to established lines is key when snow and ice make terrain less predictable."