Top 10 most beautiful walks in Northern Ireland

In celebration of the warmer weather and summer months, a new study has revealed Northern Ireland’s most beautiful walks.

The research, conducted by CEWE, Europe's leading photo printing company, identified and ranked walks across Northern Ireland based on desk research and Google review data. Each location was analysed for star ratings, number of reviews and descriptive terms such as ‘beautiful’, ‘stunning’, ‘amazing’, and ‘lovely’ – words commonly associated with picturesque places that people love to photograph and remember.

Assessing Google reviews, the research uncovered the top picturesque trails that sightseers could enjoy.

Walk Highlights

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Mount Stewart. TOURISM IRELAND

Mount Stewart is in first place with 259 beautiful reviews. Located on Strangford Lough in County Down, this 19th century estate boasts a 4.7 star rating, 22,200 Instagram hashtags, 253 TikTok views and 3,221 reviews. The grounds feature a grand mansion with a notable collection of paintings, beautifully landscaped gardens, and 10 miles of walking trails that wind through farmland and woodland.

Dunseverick Falls follows in second place with 224 beautiful reviews. Located in Bushmills, County Antrim this small but mighty waterfall spills into the Atlantic Ocean off the Causeway coast. It has a 4.6 star rating, 37 Instagram hashtags, 4,171 TikTok views and 482 reviews. This attraction has everything from clifftop views to rolling farmlands.

Glenariff Forest Park completes the top three with 204 beautiful reviews. The forest covers over 1,000 acres and is home to various trails, waterfalls and panoramic landscapes. This popular attraction has a 4.8 star rating, 7,300 Instagram hashtags, 361,100 TikTok views and 1,293 reviews.

Other honourable mentions that complete the top 10 are County Antrim’s Carrick-a-Rede, Belfast Castle and County Down’s Tollymore Forest Park.

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Glenariff Forest Park in Ballymena, Co. Antrim. IRELAND'S CONTENT POOL

Top 10 Beautiful Walks in Northern Ireland

1. Mount Stewart (Strangford Lough, County Down)
2. Dunseverick Falls (Bushmills,County Antrim)
3. Glenariff Forest Park (Ballymena, County Antrim)
4. Belfast Castle (Cave Hill Country Park, Belfast)
5. Tollymore Forest Park (Newcastle, County Down)
6. Kilbroney Park (Rostrevor, County Down)
7. Carrick-a-Rede (Ballintoy, County Antrim)
8. Causeway Coastal Route (Ballycastle, County Antrim)
9. Delamont Country Park (Strangford Lough,County Down)
10. Oxford Island Nature Reserve (Lurgan, County Armagh)

Moments Made to Remember

From sweeping coastlines to hidden waterfalls, these walks aren’t just ideal for exploring — they’re perfect for photographing.  Following on from its research, CEWE is encouraging people to step outside, camera in hand to capture the beauty of nature and history, with its free guide and tips on taking great photos and turning a simple walk into a memory that can be revisited.

“We wanted to uncover Northern Ireland’s most beautiful walks not just for their scenery, but for the memories they help create,” said Petra Felgen, Managing Director of CEWE UK. “Whether it's capturing a view from a clifftop or a quiet forest trail, these are the kinds of moments that people love to revisit through photography.”