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UK’s most beautiful waterfall is only a couple of hours from Manchester
Definitely one to visit this weekend
A waterfall located just a couple of hours away from Manchester has been crowned the most beautiful in the whole of the UK.
Aber Falls in Conwy County, Wales, is officially the most ‘Instagramable’ waterfall in the country, according to a new study by Design Bundles.
The design resources company narrowed down the ten most popular waterfalls using Instagram hashtag data and TripAdvisor reviews, with Aber Falls coming out on top, Scotland’s Black Water Falls and Cromarty coming in at second place, and Fort William’s Steall Waterfall in at third.
Aber Falls achieved a Wonder Score’ of 21.79, and was found to have a massive 25,631 posts under the hashtag #aberfalls and a 3.05 score for the number of ratings, a grand total of 446.
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Over on TripAdvisor, Aber Falls boasts a five star rating, with hikers praising it for its ‘spectacular circular walk’ up towards the falls and labelling it as ‘Wales’ best kept secret’.
One review gushed: “It doesn’t look real! That’s what we kept saying as we walked through the lush greenery and approached the waterfall. You feel as if you are in a beautiful movie. Any photos you see don’t do it justice.”
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Another wrote: “Well worth the walk up to it by far the best waterfall I’ve seen in the UK simply breathtaking a true sight to behold! Don’t miss out on visiting this gem!”
And good news for Mancunians, because Aber Falls is easily accessible from Manchester, with it being just a two hour drive away via the M56.
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A spokesperson from Design Bundles said: “The UK is home to so much beautiful nature, and these waterfalls are a perfect example of that.
“People who visit these locations will be making memories they want to keep forever due to their uniqueness.
“The serenity and captivating views in the tagged photos on Instagram capture just how lucky the visitors feel to have made the journey.”
For information on the Aber Falls walking route and how to get there, head over to the Visit Snowdonia website.