An Isle of Wight trail has been named the best hidden gem dog walk in the UK, according to the outdoor dog specialists at Ruffwear.

The Alum Bay to Freshwater Bay walk, located in the Isle of Wight's National Landscape area - formerly called an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - was ranked number one on the list of 10.

To discover the best hidden gem dog walks Ruffwear applied the ‘dog-friendly’, ‘hiking’ and ‘walking’, and ‘4.5 stars and over’ filter to AllTrails.

The data was then indexed by the rating and the number of reviews to find the highest-rated dog walks, with it needing to have at least 30 reviews to be considered.

Isle of Wight County Press: The walk is said to provide beautiful views of the coastThe walk is said to provide beautiful views of the coast (Image: PA)

UK's top 10 hidden gem dog walks

The top 10 hidden gem dog walks in the UK according to Ruffwear were listed as follows:

  1. Alum Bay to Freshwater Bay - Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  2. Martindale - Pikeawassa - Lake District National Park
  3. Allen Banks to Staward Peel Circular - Hexham, Northumberland, England
  4. Bempton Cliffs to Flamborough Head - Flamborough Headland Heritage Coast
  5. Heughscar Hill - Lake District National Park
  6. The Lizard and Kynance Cove Circular - Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  7. St Anthony’s Head to Bohortha Short Circular - Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  8. Shortstown Circular - Bedford, Bedfordshire, England
  9. Black Hill Circular - Peak District National Park
  10. High Force Circular - North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The Isle of Wight trail is described as 'Easy' and is just over 7km in distance.

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Isle of Wight County Press: Alum Bay, with its coloured cliffs, pier and boat trips. (Image: Pamela Parker, Camera Club.)Alum Bay, with its coloured cliffs, pier and boat trips. (Image: Pamela Parker, Camera Club.) (Image: Pamela Parker, Camera Club.)

Discussing the Alum Bay to Freshwater Bay walk Ruffwear said: "You can make this trail a circular route by going back on yourself, therefore, doubling the distance, resulting in double the adventure for your canine companion. 

"The coastal route provides views of the English Channel, which is especially beautiful on a clear day.

"Dogs are welcome and can be off-lead in some places, and you will also pass the Needles Old Battery and Needles Viewpoint, a national trust site."