Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) in Wales scores an impressive visibility score of 75 and ranks within the top three of the world’s most visible views.
As most holiday itineraries involve getting the best views of your destination – plans which can often be tarnished by cloudy skies and rainy weather – Premier Inn have released a new study which identifies the world’s clearest viewpoints, ensuring travellers can experience views without disappointment.
Premier Inn analysed 2023 weather data for nearly 100 viewpoints, including cloud coverage and average visibility, for 98 popular viewpoints around the globe. Each location was then scored on a 1 to 100 visibility scale to crown the world’s clearest views.
The research revealed that Grouse Mountain in Canada claims the top spot with a visibility score of 91.
Known as ‘The Peak of Vancouver,’ the mountain offers visitors breathtaking, panoramic views of the bustling city, the shimmering expanse of the sea, and the sprawling forest landscape that stretches out below.
Another impressive panoramic view awaits visitors at Cerro Otto’s Deck in Argentina, which received a second-place visibility score of 82. Visitors are whisked to the summit by a cable car that offers stunning views throughout the ascent. Upon reaching the top, they are greeted by a rotating restaurant, where culinary delights are served alongside the scenic vista.
Despite Britain’s reputation for poor weather, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) in Wales scores an impressive visibility score of 75 and ranks within the top three. On clear days, the view from Wales’ tallest mountain extends to the Brecon Beacons in the south and the peaks of Ireland to the west.
Surprisingly, British views feature more prominently than any other country in the top 20. Outside of the top three podium and within the top 10, two Scottish views – Arthur’s Seat and Edinburgh Castle – rank in joint seventh place, making them some of clearest views in the world. Pen Y Fan in Wales rounds off the top ten, offering glorious views of the Usk Valley, reservoirs Talybont and Llwyn-on, and even the Cambrian Mountains on a clear day.
