The Lake District officially has the most 'Instagrammable' mountains in the UK - was it ever in doubt?

The UK is full of breathtaking natural landscapes, with many of us seeking UK staycations and adventures that offer stunning views, filling both our memories and our social media feeds. 

Hiking and walking have also seen an incredible boom ever since Covid hit, with millions of us taking mountains all year round.

But where is best? Well, the Lake District, clearly, but there's a catch.

Holiday property managers Wheelwrights analysed hashtag data on the social app to crown the most Instagrammable mountains in the UK.

The Top 10 Most Instagrammable Mountains in the UK

  1. Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)
  2. Ben Nevis
  3. Pen y Fan
  4. Mam Tor
  5. Ben Lomond
  6. Scafell Pike
  7. Helvellyn
  8. Tryfan
  9. Cat Bells
  10. Blencathra (Saddleback)

Yes, ok, Snowdon and Ben Nevis were 1 and 2, BUT, where is the choice? That's where Cumbria's crown jewel really impresses. The abundance of options.

With four mountains found in the top ten, the Lake District National Park in Cumbria is clearly the place to go if you’re seeking stunning mountain views.

Scafell Pike, Helvellyn, Catbells and Blencathra (Saddleback) all rank inside the top ten. There are 214 recognised mountains in the Lake District, and the park is home to ten of the tallest mountains in England, ensuring you can get your fix of both high peaks, beautiful views and interesting climbs. 

Whether you’re looking for a couples weekend away or a family holiday, the Lakes has proved itself to be a hotspot for natural beauty and stunning mountain views.

With plenty of places to stay from holiday cottages to hostels, it’s never been easier to book a holiday, get out into nature and soak up some dramatic landscapes worthy of a grid post on Instagram.

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Wheelwrights

Wheelwrights are holiday property managers in the Lake District, based in Elterwater, at the gateway of the stunning Great Langdale Valley.

Wheelwrights use their in-depth local expertise to help people find all sorts of charming local hideaways, from converted barns to rambling stone-built parsonages.

The properties are located in areas such as Ambleside, Chapel Stile, Clappersgate, and Elterwater.