Google Maps data shows most popular lockdown outdoor city locations

The pandemic has meant that the great outdoors has never been in greater demand – especially for those holed up in urban areas. Richmond Park, pictured, is the No1 spot for Londoners For locals in Edinburgh the 823ft-high ancient volcano known as Arthur's Seat, pictured, is the best place to relieve lockdown tensions In Manchester Piccadilly Gardens takes first place, with Heaton Park in the runner-up spot, Delamere Forest third, Fletcher Moss Park fourth and Dunham Massey, which has a deer park covering 192 acres, in fifth. In Manchester Piccadilly Gardens takes first place, with Heaton Park in the runner-up spot The most popular outdoor spot for those in Birmingham is apparently the 524-acre Lickey Hills Liverpudlians, according to the Google Maps numbers, are most likely to visit Sefton Park to relieve the cabin fever Heading north to Glasgow and the ranking is Pollok Country Park in the top spot, then Mugdock Country Park, Rouken Glen Park, Loch Lomond and Chatelherault, a country park that was once described as a 'jewel in the landscape'. In Newcastle historic park Jesmond Dene emerged as the most popular outdoor spot, followed by Plessey Woods Country Park, Hamsterley Forest, Bolam Lake and Saltwell Park. In Newcastle historic park Jesmond Dene emerged as the most popular outdoor spot The place most Leeds residents visit for fresh air is Roundhay Park, followed by Golden Acre Park Pollok Country Park, pictured, takes the top spot in the outdoor location popularity ranking for Glasgow TOP OUTDOOR LOCATIONS FOR UK CITIES Listed for each city in order of popularity: London - Richmond Park, Hampstead Heath, Battersea Park, Hyde Park and Epping Forest Manchester - Piccadilly Gardens, Heaton Park, Delamere Forest, Fletcher Moss Park, Dunham Massey Liverpool - Sefton Park, Crosby Beach, Delamere Forest and Calderstone Park Leeds - Roundhay Park, Golden Acre Park, Otley Chevin Forest Park and Meanwood Park Newcastle - Jesmond Dene, Plessey Woods Country Park, Hamsterley Forest, Bolam Lake and Saltwell Park Birmingham - Lickey Hills, Cannon Hill Park, Clent Hills and Sutton Park Glasgow - Pollok Country Park, Mugdock Country Park, Rouken Glen Park, Loch Lomond and Chatelherault Edinburgh - Arthur’s Seat, Dalkeith Country Park, Calton Hill, Blackford Hill and Inverleith Park Source: Google Maps Then, after months of lockdown Britons were ready to explore and searches for outdoor locations spiked 51 per cent in July compared to pre-lockdown days.