The jagged mountains forming one of the backdrops to hit fantasy series Game Of Thrones have been voted the nation’s best view, according to a major survey.

Around one third of people surveyed by The Countryman magazine voted for the mountains of Mourne in County Down, Northern Ireland, where parts of the show were filmed.

The granite mountain range also inspired author C S Lewis as he wrote his children’s book series The Chronicles of Narnia.

The glimpse of Snowdonia from the summit of Snowdon was the second most popular view, with 16% of the vote, while striking sights in the Isle of Skye, Lake District and Pembrokeshire made the top five.
The Countryman editor, Mark Whitley, said: “For nearly 90 years The Countryman has celebrated the best of the British countryside, whether it’s our spectacular coastline, wild and windswept uplands, rugged peaks or pastoral scenes.

“We wanted the nation to help us celebrate our natural treasures by choosing Britain’s best view (including entries from across the UK).

“We were amazed by the response, and the passion that people expressed for their favourites. The results demonstrate the extraordinary diversity of landscapes and scenery across the length and breadth of Britain.”

The top five views as voted in The Countryman magazine’s survey are:

1. Mountains of Mourne from the shoreline near Tyrella, County Down
2. Snowdonia from the summit of Snowdon
3. Old Man of Storr, Isle of Skye
4. Wastwster, Lake District
5. Marloes, St Brides Bay, Pembrokeshire
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