A local attraction has been named as part of the world’s top five most underrated travel experiences, according to a new study.

The data, conducted by Explore Worldwide, found that the Cynghordy Viaduct Walk is the fifth most underrated attraction in the world.

The study looked at 350 hidden gems across more than 130 countries, and basing the judgment on their TripAdvisor reviews, visitor statistics and other online factors.

Cynghordy Viaduct Walk was named not only the fifth most underrated travel experience in the world, but the second in Europe.

Hiking Schafberg Peak in Austria topped the European and the worldwide list, ahead of Sable Island in Canada, Burgonia National Park in Australia and Gishora Drum Sanctuary in Burundi.

No other Welsh attraction was listed in the study, but two other British experiences made the top ten in Europe.

The hike to Sandwood Bay in Scotland was named fifth, while Blakeney Point in Norfolk came in at seventh.

With waterfalls and snowy mountains, to tasty dumpling tours, vineyards and remote islands included in the study, the aim was to encourage tourists to try something different when they next go on holiday.

A spokesperson from Explore Worldwide said about the walk: “Tucked away in the valleys of Wales in the UK, a walking route from Cynghordy to Llandovery will lead you to this railway viaduct that looks like something straight out of a movie scene, with the bright green rolling hills contrasting against the awesome arches of the viaduct.”

Michael Edwards, Managing Director at Explore Travel, said: “This study has been quite an undertaking and researching over 350 underrated travel experiences has given our researchers some major wanderlust.

“We’re all about advocating lesser-known adventures off the beaten track, and we’re pleased to be able to shine a light on experiences that have clearly left a wonderful impression on those who have tried them, but which aren’t very well known about amongst the majority of travellers.

“We hope our research encourages people to try something a little different the next time they travel.”