Wiltshire has been named in the top six for accessible walks in the UK.

Outdoor experts from clothing chain Millets studied walks across every county in the UK to reveal the best locations for wheelchair and buggy-friendly walks.

Wiltshire came in at number six with 50 accessible walks, with 17 walks suitable for wheelchairs and 33 for buggies.

Picturesque spots in Wiltshire include Drews Pond Wood, Avebury, Cherhill Down and Silbury Hill.

Read more: 10 picturesque walks to enjoy in Wiltshire

At number one in the UK, Somerset was found to have 119 accessible walks across the county - 43 are suitable for wheelchairs and 74 for buggies, with walks including Yeovil County Park and Weston Super Mare Beach.

In second place is Hampshire with 79 accessible walks. Some of the best wheelchair and buggy-friend places to explore include the Queen Elizabeth Country Park, the Forest of Bere and Staunton Country Park.

Taking third place, Dorset has 77 accessible walks. The major attraction in Dorset is the county’s Jurassic Coast, where you may spot preserved fossils with natural features such as arches, pinnacles and stack rocks.

Devon and Lancashire came before Wiltshire, with 27 and 22 walks respectively.

The research also looked at the best counties for accessible walks per 100 sq km.

Bristol came in at number one as the best county for accessible walks per 100 sq km in the UK, with 11 walks per 100 sq km across the county.

Kiera Baxter, Millets Marketing Exec and Adventurer, said: “The UK has many fantastic walks, from the Lake District to the Brecon Beacons, with some incredible sights to behold. However, many of these famous routes are lacking in accessibility as many people may find hills or rough terrain difficult to get across.

“This is why we wanted to uncover the best places for accessible walks, to ensure everyone can get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Our research reveals counties such as Somerset and Devon are the best for accessible walks.

“There are a whole range of accessible walks available across the UK suitable for both wheelchair users and pushchairs. From country parks and beautiful beaches to forest walks, there are beautiful and accessible destinations all around the UK.”

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