'Spectacular' city with 'unspoilt countryside' is best UK spot for a relaxing walk - is your area on the list?
The Weir Garden was found to be the most relaxing park
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As the days get longer, it is a great opportunity to get outside and explore some of the best walks the UK has to offer.
New data revealed the 20 cities that have the most relaxing areas to enjoy a stroll in the UK, with Hereford taking the crown.
The research analysed 200,000 Tripadvisor reviews of popular parks in UK cities and towns to find which had the most mentions of words such as "relaxing", "calm", "peaceful" and "tranquil".
While Hereford was in the number one spot, cities across, Scotland, England and Wales were included meaning many people will be near a relaxing walk.
Lincoln was in the top three
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Most relaxing walks
1. Hereford
2. Bristol
3. Lincoln
4. Milton Keynes
5. Oxford
6. Gloucester
7. Swansea
8. Carlisle
9. Warrington
10. Newcastle-upon-Tyne
11. Leamington Spa
12. Southport
13. Bath
14. Cardiff
15. Chichester
16. Aberdeen
17. Leicester
18. Mansfield
19. Edinburgh
20. York
The Weir Garden is the most popular park in Hereford, according to the research conducted by Injury Claims. The National Trust says visitors can "escape to this spectacular riverside garden and be absorbed by natural beauty".
It added: "Bordered by the River Wye, The Weir sits within unspoilt Herefordshire countryside and has many historical secrets to uncover.
"For centuries this site has been used as a pleasure ground for fishing, boating and swimming. It is managed in a natural way to create a varied habitat for wildlife.
"In spring, see carpets of bulbs littered between ancient trees, in summer enjoy a picnic by the river to watch the wildlife and in autumn visit the walled garden bursting with seasonal produce."
Other popular parks on the list included Hartsholme Park in Lincoln, Emberton Country Park in Milton Keynes and Christ Church Meadow in Oxford.
This comes as the most scenic spot for a staycation was revealed as an "idyllic" part of the UK that also boasts incredible walks.
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Bristol made the list
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Durham Heritage Coast was number one on the list, followed by Snowdonia, Jurassic Coast and the Outer Hebrides.
The experts said: "Spanning the coastline from Sunderland to Hartlepool, the Durham Heritage Coast offers a unique 11-mile coastal walk that comes to life during the spring and makes for a great staycation.
"Those taking the walk, which starts by Seaham Harbour, will come across the spectacular grasslands and coastal denes, along the idyllic trail which is brimming over with flora and fauna throughout the year. But it really is during springtime when the area comes into its own, with its woodland providing a habitat fit for animals including deer, foxes, badgers, birds and bats, while the woodland plays host to a wide array of wildflowers.
"For sealife lovers, visiting in the spring means you might be lucky enough to spot a whole host of different kinds of sea creatures."