A popular Buckinghamshire woods has been named one of the best hiking spots for families in the UK.

Data collected by Millets, a hiking retailer, has named the beauty spot as one of the best places for families to explore on foot.

The data analysed numerous factors, including Trip Advisor reviews, the average length of the walks in the area, nearest beaches, facilities, child-friendly restaurants, average temperatures and the number of visitors.

Wendover Woods was ranked seventh in the list which included the New Forest National Park, the Lake District National Park and the Snowdonia National Park.

Over a quarter of all walks in Wendover Woods was described as 'kid-friendly' walks, the most on the list alongside the New Forest National Park.

The research also found that 54% of restaurants were suitable for children, whilst 58% of walking routes cover less than 10 kilometres and eight family-friendly campsites .

Also at Wendover Woods is Go Ape with a tree-top experience of wobbly bridges, intricate crossings and a zip wire finale.

The New Forest National Park was the overall winner with an 8.51 score out of 10.

The report says 26% of all walks in the park are kid-friendly and there are 48 family-friendly campsites around the New Forest and of all the restaurants in Lyndhurst, 81% are child-friendly.

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is the second best place in the UK to go walking as a family, with over 600 miles of public footpaths. Almost half of all walks in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park are shorter than 10km, making them suitable for juniors, and 26% of all walks are kid-friendly.

Exmoor National Park concludes the UK’s top three spots for a family day out. Over 60% of all hikes in Exmoor National Park have a length of 10km or less, making them perfect for juniors.78% of all restaurants in Exmoor National Park are child-friendly, making it the ultimate location for family meals.