Unsurprisingly, with all the beautiful scenery Cumbria has to boast, it is the perfect place for a walk, whether you are after a leisurely countryside stroll or a full-on hike.

But what is the best walk the Cumbria has to offer?

Which? released a survey to find out, ranking each walk on its scenery, accessibility, wildlife, facilities, places of interest and more.

Helvellyn takes the top spot for walks in Cumbria, ranking 4th in the UK overall and a score of 87%.

Number two for Cumbria is the Buttermere circuit, ranking 5th overall. With a difficulty rating of just one, this scenic 4.5 mile walk gets an overall rating of 86%.

Best walks in Cumbria

These are the Cumbria walks listed in the top 50 in the UK, along with their overall position and score.

4 – Helvellyn (87%)

5 - Buttermere Circuit (86%)

9 – Catbells (85%)

16 – Old Man of Coniston (84%)

17 – Scafell Pike (84%)

23 – Ambleside to Grasmere: Coffin route (82%)

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The best walks in the UK

For those keen to sample the best walks the rest of the UK has to offer, Malham Cove and Gordale Scar, in Yorkshire, achieved a superb 89% walk score in the Which? survey.

Visitors were impressed by the cove’s amphitheatre-shaped cliffs which lead up to a limestone pavement, where a scene from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was filmed.

Its second striking geological feature, Gordale Scar, is a narrow ravine enclosed by sheer walls 100 metres high.

The 7.5-mile walk scored the full five stars for scenery and places of interest. It was rated four out of five for difficulty - where one is easy and five is suitable for experienced walkers only - meaning it is a route for more regular ramblers.

Rory Boland, Editor of Which? Travel, said: “The UK has an amazing variety of walks and with its magical connection, the most popular route in our survey was a worthy winner.

“From breathtaking rolling hills and lake loops to historic hikes, clifftop paths and the shingle beaches below, there is a route for every taste or occasion.”