The list was compiled in May 2021 by the Royal Geographical Society in partnership with American outdoor clothing firm Merrell.[1] It consists of what the compilers consider the most beautiful nature spots in the United Kingdom.[2] The Royal Geographic Society's criteria for selecting the list were "shared beauty, uniqueness, and geological significance". The seven wonders selected include four from England (Wastwater, Dovedale, The Needles and the Jurassic Coast), one from Northern Ireland (Giant's Causeway), one from Scotland (Loch Coruisk & The Cuillins) and one from Wales (Pistyll Rhaeadr).[3] Pistyll Rhaeadr has, since the 18th century, been considered one of the Seven Wonders of Wales.[4]