Bear Grylls tops list of celebrities people would most like to accompany on adventure holiday

Real-life action man Bear Grylls has beaten Ben Fogle to top a list of celebrities people would most like to take on an adventure holiday.

Travellers chose the chief scout and former member of the Special Forces thanks to his extreme survival skills.

Fogle, who is also known for his keen love of outdoor pursuits, was second on the list, with Julia Bradbury, Michaela Strachan and Helen Skelton making up the top five.

However, not all of the celebrities on the list had the skills needed for an exploration-themed holiday.

While they were outside the top 10, Madonna and Hollywood movie star Kate Hudson were also selected despite being better known for their glamorous lifestyle rather than their outdoor skills.

In addition, Joanna Lumley, Michael Portillo and David Attenborough were some of the other stars respondents said they would like to share a new experience with on holiday.

When asked about their dream vacation, the survey by Camping in the Forest revealed more than half (55 per cent) of those polled preferred to create a “DIY” holiday, while just over a third (35 per cent) opted for a package deal.

Similarly, 54 per cent of respondents said open spaces, adventure and the freedom to explore were at the top of their wish list for a holiday.

Bob Hill, from Camping in the Forest, said: "It’s so interesting to see the results of our survey showed the days of ‘fly and flop’ holidays, where we hop off a plane, or out of the car and straight on to a sun lounger, are gone.

"Instead, we want a real sense of adventure and the freedom to explore and create our own escapades.

"So it’s not surprising that Bear Grylls came in as the number one choice for Britons who want to go on an adventurous holiday."

The findings also showed that sampling local cuisine (27 per cent) and fresh air and open spaces (21 per cent) were more popular than sunbathing (19 per cent).

Bob Hill, from Camping in the Forest, added: "It’s important to remember adventure means different things to different people.

"To some, it’s as extreme as exploring an active volcano, but to others it’s simply trying something new.

"Trying something new like this can really help us to feel happy, enhance our wellbeing and most importantly, create memories that last a lifetime."

SWNS