Ireland’s coastal stretches take in some of the most incredible scenery the Emerald Isle has to offer. Thus, it is no surprise the scenic trails boast such a high volume of social media posts.
Two Irish coastal routes have been named the most Instagrammed road trips across the U.K. and Ireland.
Home to breathtaking beaches, impressive sea cliffs, historic castles, and more, Ireland’s coastline is truly something to behold.
Thus, it is no surprise that two of Ireland’s most popular coastal routes have made so many appearances on social media.
The Causeway Coastal Route – a worthy second place
One of the two Irish coastal routes named among the most Instagrammed road trips in the U.K. is the Causeway Coastal Route, which is one of the most scenic drives in Northern Ireland.
Online auto trading service WeBuyBrokenVans conducted internet research to discover the best road trips. The team found that the Causeway Coastal Route is the second-most Instagrammed road trip in the U.K. and Ireland.
Sprawling from Belfast to Derry, this stunning stretch of coastline takes in some of the North’s most iconic landmarks.
Some of the best stops along the way are the incredible Dunluce Castle, the mythical Giant’s Causeway, and the amazing Whiterocks Beach.
So, if you’re looking for an ‘Insta-worthy’ staycation before summer ends, the Causeway Coast should be on your bucket list.
A breathtaking coastal route – taking the top spot
You may not be surprised to discover that the Wild Atlantic Way took the top spot of the two Irish coastal routes named most Instagrammed road trips in the U.K. and Ireland.
The Wild Atlantic Way stretches 2,600 km (1600 miles) from County Donegal in the north to County Cork in the south. This route passes some of Ireland’s most scenic spots, making it a worthy winner in our eyes.
The Cliffs of Moher, Achill Island, and the Dingle Peninsula are some of the most ‘Insta-worthy’ stops along the way.
How the results were decided – most posts per mile
In order to name the two Irish coastal routes the most Instagrammed road trips in the U.K. and Ireland, WeBuyBrokenVans analysed data from social media platform Instagram.
The team divided the number of photos posted to Instagram by miles covered by each road trip. Thus, they came up with a ‘posts per miles’ result.
The Wild Atlantic Way boasts a phenomenal 894 posts per mile, while the Causeway Coastal Route has 414. In third place is Scotland’s North Coast 500, with 250 posts per mile.
If you’re taking to the road this summer, whether by car, van, or bus, Ireland has plenty to discover.
