A magical woodland walk in the Peak District has been named one of the best places to explore in the UK this January, according to new research.
Padre Gorge, on the east side of the national park, ranks No. 4 on the list of America's top 10 forest walks.
The list was compiled by experts at GO Outdoors who analyzed Google reviews, Instagram posts and Google searches to reveal the best woodlands and woodlands in the UK.
The Padre Valley came fourth on the list alongside Thetford Forest in Suffolk.
Peak District Walk is rated 4.8 out of 5 on Google, with 1,577 reviews on Google, 26,574 posts on Instagram and 137,500 annual Google searches.
According to the Manchester Evening News, the woodland has waterfalls, streams and winding trees, giving it a fairy-tale feel.
It is made of ancient oak and birch, with the River Burbage flowing through it and crossed by wooden bridges and stepping stones.
Another walk, also close to Greater Manchester, was Macclesfield Forest in Cheshire.
There are dozens of walking routes that take you through the towering trees, and it looks especially beautiful on a crisp winter day.
The New Forest in Hampshire ranked first on the list, followed by the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire. Tollymore Forest in County Down, Northern Ireland came in third place.
