Betws-y-coed declared the best UK staycation location for 2024

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With holiday costs leading to a 100% increase in searches for Staycations in the past year, experts reveal the best UK holiday hotspots.
The study, conducted by outdoor experts at GO Outdoors looked at the number of hiking, biking, nature and wildlife as well as the average cost of local transport and how popular the destination is to create a holiday hotspot score.
The full study is available here: https://blog.gooutdoors.co.uk/2023-uk-holiday-hotspots/
The top 10 best holiday hotspots in the UK: 

Rank

Destination

Google Searches

Things to do *

Nature and wildlife tours*

Bike tours*

Hiking trails*

Cost of transport

Overall score/10

1

Betws-y-coed

390

691

691

35.46

585.1

£2.50

8.40

2

Ambleside

940

335

335

19.26

516.2

£2.50

8.37

3

St Ives

119,370

118

118

4.45

4.5

£2.50

8.10

4

Bakewell

960

137

137

2.53

205.1

£2.50

7.81

5

Whitby

24,690

94

1.51

0.76

43.9

£2.50

7.58

6

Matlock

760

117

3.14

1.05

63.9

£2.50

7.41

7

Tenby

43,630

175

6.39

0.00

21.3

£2.50

7.29

8

Rye

2,310

107

1.11

3.32

17.7

£2.50

7.09

9

Padstow

10,080

210

3.34

0.00

53.5

£2.50

6.97

10

Braemar

210

309

24.75

0.00

173.3

£2.50

6.68
Betws-y-coed comes in first place as the best UK holiday hotspot. This delightful village presents the perfect Welsh welcome. Perfect for holiday-goers, Betws-y-coed is a gateway to Snowdonia and its neighbouring towns. Inviting you into a distinctly magical setting surrounded by forests, walking trails such as the Cyrau Walk, and mountain bike tours on routes such as the Gwydir Mawr and Bach, there’s no denying that Betws-y-coed has plenty to offer. It’s therefore no surprise that this holiday destination grabs the top spot with a score of 8.40 out of 10.
Ambleside comes in second place. Located in the Lake District, the holiday destination is packed with many shops and restaurants, but it also has a great selection of places to stay.
Hugely popular among walkers and climbers, this small town is nothing short of exceptional. There are plenty of walking trails to enjoy and take in the beautiful views and scenic paths. Make your way around Loughrigg Fell, a 9.7-km circular trail passing through the River Rothay and Loughrigg Tarn. You can also extend your tour on this rocky path by taking a detour to the summit and Rydal Cave. Perfect for outdoor explorers, it’s no wonder it scores a high score of 8.37.
St Ives completes the top three list with a total score of 8.10. Largely known for its surf beaches and its art scene. Voted the best family holiday destination by Coast Magazine, St Ives is a stunning location filled with top-tier restaurants and foodie hotspots – you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Further research shows:
  • Northumberland takes the top spot as the highest-rated holiday destination for camping, with 4.87/5 stars. Filled with breathtaking natural landscapes, Northumberland is surrounded by lush, green valleys and forests, perfect for outdoor adventures.
  • Betws-y-coed tops the list as the holiday hotspot with the most nature and wildlife tours, it also is the best location to go on a hiking holiday.
  • The holiday destination with the cheapest local transport is Edinburgh, with the average cost of a one-way ticket costing just £1.80.

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