Wilverley

Visitor information

Wilverley Inclosure has a mixture of young and old trees, making it a beautiful and interesting place to walk

If you are looking for an ideal spot for picnicing, a walk in the woods or amazing views then Wilverley has it all. 

From the car park there's easy access into the adjoining woodland with a waymarked trail. The extensive grassy lawn offers valuable grazing for ponies and beyond the Forest lawn the heathland is home to many important bird species.

Explore Wilverley on two wheels by following the New Forest’s great network of cycle trails.

To help prevent dangerous forest fires, this is a no BBQ and fire zone – BBQs and campfires are not permitted in our car parks or other areas of the forest managed by Forestry England and all BBQ facilities have been removed.

At a glance

Assistance dogs welcome
17/05/2022 14:12

Things to do

Nestled in the trees, this shady spot is a good spot to enjoy a picnic whilst listening to the sounds of woodland wildlife all around. 

To help prevent wildfires fires, BBQs and...

Wilverley Inclosure is a mixture of conifers and broadleaves, old and young, with some open areas making it a beautiful and interesting place to explore by foot or on bike.  

The...

Nearby forests

Three New Forest ponies standing on open grassland.

Enjoy the stunning views of the heathland and trees beyond. This is an ideal spot for all the family with good waymarked walking trail that pass by the nearby Ober Water stream.

Boy counting tree rings on a very old tree that's been felled.

Forestry Update

We’re removing some trees nearby, this is essential thinning to give trees more space to grow. Public safety is our main priority, so we need to close Brock Hill car...

A herd of deer in a glade in the forest

We are delighted that Bolderwood features as part of the Ancient Canopy dedicated to Her Majesty in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee in 2022.  Ancient Woodlands are cherished...

White pony within rust orange shrubs

Tilery Road is named after a historic Victorian brick and tile works. From the car park there's easy access following the cycle route into Pignall Hill, this is one of the largest...

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