Top Ten Lists of Instagram for the Yorkshire Dales National Park
So a few people have asked if I could share the data from the wee survey we did as to what hashtags are being used on Instagram for events and attractions in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. And as all of the data is in the public domain of course the answer is yes! I’m a bit of a data geek so this sort of thing appeals to me. Back to more traditional posts soon I promise!
So here are the results in the form of top ten lists across all of the categories we covered:
Waterfalls, Dales, Walks, Points of Interest, Villages, Attractions & Country Fairs
I am sure we will have missed out a few events, locations, attractions and so on, sorry, but while we did actually delve deeper in many cases to keep things to the top ten format that is all we are listing below.
The Dales Top Ten List
The musician in me (it’s a small part) likes the fact that Wharfedale (speakers!) and Coverdale (David) are next to each other - think Whitesnake from the 80’s!
Got to say I dont know a huge amount about the Lune Valley area as it is right on the periphery of the YDNP so will need to get over there for a look see.
Swaledale bangs in at number three and I am confident with some excessive instagramming I will get them into position #2 this time next week.
Off the chart is a favourite area, Arkengarthdale ranked at #11, but it’s pretty small and not massively populated but its a smashing area so I would recommend going and have a look, and take some photos!
The Waterfalls
Top Ten List
Alright Aysgarth, we see you with your film location but what about the other waterfalls? So many good ones and there you are hogging the limelight!
Gaping Gill is on my list of waterfalls to see as is Hull Pot. I keep meaning to get to them but somehow get distracted by the dog pulling me in various directions.
Let’s be honest, when it has been raining they are much better so if you can time your visit post a heavy rain burst its well worth doing.
The Walks Top Ten List
Just thinking about this there are multiple ‘three peaks’ walks so I really should remove them. But life’s too short and it’s only a fun list.
So #1 should be Malham Cove, but it’s good to see Whernside getting plenty of action.
Never been to the White Scar Caves although I have driven past them often. Need to take a time out to pop in at some stage soon.
Semer water is great, lovely walk around the edge, nice wee preserved church ruins and if it’s a hot day pop in for a swim!
The Points of Interest
Top Ten List
A bit of mixture which is nice to see in the Points Of Interest list.
From Castles, to Abbeys, Entertainment venues, amazing structural engineering achievements and of course the wonderful Black Sheep Brewery. Mmmmm, beer.
Fair to say Bolton Abbey is photogenic but so is Bolton Castle but not garenering nearly as many hashtags as the Abbeys.
A challenge to you fair Castles - get more photos taken!
The Village Top Ten List
How come Kirkby Lonsdale is so popular? Right on the edge of the YDNP. I would have thought Hawes and Grassington would have been above them, but what do I know? Nothing it would appear.
And I would have also presumned, wrongly, Reeth would have been a little higher up the list as so many walkers go there. Probably too busy walking to take many Insta photos.
The Attractions
Top Ten List
I popped into the Court Yard Dairy just before Christmas and it was super busy. Fair do’s. I should have thought it through. But next time I am over that way I am definitely going in and bagging up a load of cheese.
They also have a wine shop which is worth a look as well.
One of my mates is really into his Signal Boxes so he will be gutted to see it only has one engagement.
I feel I have not done this category justice, I will revisit this category later this year and check out some more museums and attractions and see how they are doing.
I missed out the ‘Ard Rock event! What an idiot - next time!
The Country Fairs
Top Ten List
Hotly contested it’s all up for grabs and I feel a concerted effort could lift the Reeth Show and Wensleydale Show into the top three.
I was surprised at the relatively small numbers in this category. No other insight than that!
When I was growing up we would always take photo’s and cine film of the events, to be looked at on a big screen at home when there was not a lot else to do!
Methodology
All information on hashtag numbers was compiled on the 26th January 2020
We looked purely at the top ranked hashtag that was applicable to the category we were ranking
Some entries had to be omitted due to double meanings on words which would have skewed the results. For example in the villages category ‘#dent’ has 320,000 attributions!
Full data, although there is not a lot more than this, compiled is available on request