A TOWN in Cornwall has ranked in the top ten in a list of the most peaceful locations in the UK, according to a new analysis. 

Experts at ICE Headshop sought to discover the most peaceful destinations for a staycation in the UK.

An index was created by compiling a seed list of peaceful locations, and analysed weighted variables for each including; crime rates, Instagram hashtags, population, and peaceful outdoor activities. 

ICE Headshop then combined their findings to establish an overall peace score out of 100 for each of the 53 analysed locations in order to reveal the top 10 most peaceful UK destinations.

The seaside village of Mullion has ranked as the tenth-best location for a peaceful getaway with a score of 72.66/100. With a population of 2,300, it is home to one of Cornwall’s most impressive landscapes. As a county, Cornwall is loved for its world-renowned beaches, and it is no surprise Mullion has a total of 25,386 Instagram hashtags.

ICE HeadShop’s findings revealed that Over Haddon, a village in the Peak District, is the most peaceful UK destination, with Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, coming in at number two and Bakewell in Derbyshire taking third place. 

Dr Gurpreet Kaur, chartered clinical psychologist & EMDR practitioner commented on the importance of breaks to reduce burnout:

"Having awareness of what a healthy baseline looks like is key to recognising signs of burnout. A common factor is feeling as though you can never stop and take time off, or if they do physically, they may find that emotionally or mentally they are still preoccupied with the stress.

"High standards can amplify this and lead to an imbalance in home and work life due to the level of heightened responsibility, which in turn, reduces room for error. 

"Physical exhaustion, disruption in sleep, unease or a tiresome feeling are all signs that a rest is needed. Likewise, feeling irritable or emotionally overwhelmed can indicate that you are depleted. 

"To reduce burnout, there needs to be some level of acceptance that life is hard and looking after your emotions, mental and physical wellbeing is key. Taking a break teaches the mind and body that it is safe, and that relaxing is an important skill.

"Taking a break more regularly teaches the mind not only that it is important to switch off from stress but also how to switch off from stress. The common mistake people make is only switching off when they absolutely need to, this is not resting this is simply recovering in order to go and get back into fight mode."