If you are looking for budget-friendly trips, the New Forest National Park is a great option

As the cost of living crisis hits budgets, research reveals the best hiking destinations in the UK for a budget-friendly family trip. Outdoor clothing retailer Millets 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 number of visitors, to reveal the hiking spots fit for all the family.

The New Forest National Park stole the top spot, beating all of the other locations on the list for most factors looked at. Over a quarter of all walks in the park are kid-friendly. There are 48 family-friendly campsites around the huge Hampshire woodland and of all the restaurants in Lyndhurst, 81% are child-friendly.

There is no charge to enter the park. Families can enjoy a cheap day out by bringing their own picnic and exploring the woodlands for free. There are plenty of affordable tent pitches should you want to stay the night, although a round-trip can be made in a day.

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The New Forest is easily accessible from Surrey and takes around 80-minutes by car. As well as being a fantastic place to go for a walk, it's also one of the best places in the south to see free-roaming ponies. Families will spot donkeys, cattle, deer, and pigs during the autumn too.

Made up of a unique mix of landscapes including ancient woodlands, wetlands and bogs, as well as open heathlands, means it is home to many rare species of plants and wildlife. There are more than 140 miles of tracks and footpaths to explore where you can enjoy easy-to-follow walks, short strolls or long-distance trails.

Tourist website thenewforest.co.uk has highlighted five great places to go for a hike in the beauty spot.

Top 5 places to go walking in the New Forest