Set in the heart of the New Forest between Burley and Brockenhurst this walk provides a straightforward route, on good tracks, through an enclosed woodland. There are views across heathland from the car park, but the route soon heads deep inside the beautiful woods with a variety of trees, vegetation and wildlife.
- Start from either the Wilverley Plain or Wilverley Inclosure car park and – with the enclosed woods to your left – walk anti-clockwise through the car parks until you see the Wilverley Wander signpost.
- Enter the woods through the gate at the signpost and follow the wide flat track ahead. Ignore all smaller paths to the left and right.
- At the track T junction turn right.
- Stay on the track to head downhill and then uphill. This section is steep so take extra care with wheelchairs and pushchairs.
- After the track levels off turn sharp left onto another good track. If you come to the road then you’ve missed the turning.
- At the path crossroads stay on the main track.
- Bear right to stay on the main track.
- Bear left to stay on the main track and head uphill (do not head towards the road).
- When you meet another good track turn right towards the gate. Pass through this gate to the carpark.
