It is a location known worldwide for its atmosphere and occasionally monsterous appearance.
The stunning vista of Loch Ness in the Highlands has been picked as the UK's favourite view by railway passengers.
People travelling with London North Eastern railway (LNER) rated the iconic waterway the most pictuaresque site in Britian.
The Loch was a number of Scottish scenes singled out by passengers - who also rated Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, the Three Sisters in Glencoe and Ben Nevis.
People who took part in the survey shared images of their favourite views, which have now been made public by LNER.
In England, the White Cliffs of Dover, York Minster and the Angel of the North all made the cut.
According to the research, two thirds of Britons have desperately missed being able to visit UK beauty spots during the past year.
A view from Ben Nevis
A seat on Arthur's Seat
More than half plan to travel to UK locations as soon as restrictions are lifted and it is safe to do so.
The research also found that 77 percent of Brits hoping to holiday this summer are intending to take a UK staycation.
Unsurprisingly, six in 10 (61 percent) of the people polled admitted they have found UK-based travel restrictions over the past 12 months to be frustrating.
Stonehenge, Avesbury
David Horne, Managing Director at LNER, said: “It’s clear to see that as a nation we’re proud to be home to some amazing views, ranging from natural beauty like Loch Ness and the Yorkshire Dales to great cities like London and York.
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"Although restrictions are in place for now, it is not difficult to see why so many of us will be looking to explore the beauty of Britain once it is safe to do so.
“When people can travel again, it is pleasing to see that the staycation should return thanks to the ease of travelling around the UK, and an enjoyable, safe journey being a key priority."
Lake Windemere
BRITAIN’S MOST STUNNING VIEWS:
Loch Ness - Scotland 27%
Lake Windermere – Lake District 27%
The London Eye 26%
The Tower of London 24%
St Ives Bay, Cornwall 24%
Ingleton, The Yorkshire Dales 24%
Snowdonia, Wales 23%
Man O’War beach, The Jurassic Coast - 20%
The White Cliffs of Dover 19%
Stonehenge, Salisbury 19%
Ben Nevis, Lochaber - Scotland 18%
Cheddar Gorge, Somerset 18%
York Minster, York 17%
Loch Lomond, The Trossachs National Park - Scotland 16%
Pen y Fan, Brecon Beacons, Wales 16%
The Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland 16%
Durdle Door, Dorset 15%
Westminster Bridge, London 15%
Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh 15%
St Michael’s Mount, Cornwall 14%
Peak District view from Stanage Edge - Derbyshire 13%
Buttermere, the Lake District 13%
Robin Hoods Bay, the Dinosaur Coast - Yorkshire 13%
Hadrian’s Wall, Northumberland 12%
Richmond Park, London 12%
The Angel of the North, Gateshead 11%
The Three Sisters, Glencoe Valley - Scotland 11%
Freshwater Bay, the Isle of Wight 11%
Eden Valley - Cumbria 10%
Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland 9%
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