Wilverley Inclosure
Burley
On this walk, children will enjoy playing in the woods and spotting ponies from the picnic area.
The whole walk is on well-surfaced woodland paths
The Basics
Time: 1 hour 05 minutes
Distance: 4 km / 2.5 miles
Terrain: Wide, firm, compacted gravel paths are wide and a few gentle hills.
Pushchair: This route is suitable for pushchairs.
Dogs: Dogs are welcome, but should be on leads if you encounter ponies.
Refreshments: There is a picnic area with tables at the car park (fenced, so no ponies will bother you!). There is often an ice-cream van in the car park in summer.
Toilets: There are public toilets at the car park.
Public Transport: There is no public transport to this location.
Parking: Wilverley Inclosure Car Park, Burley Road, 1 hour £1.50, 2 hours £3.00, 4 hours £5.00, over 4 hours £8.00 (Postcode: BH25 5TZ - W3W: ///exclusive.goat.gratitude)
You will likely see New Forest ponies grazing in Wilverley Inclosure
With toilets and picnic tables, Wilverley Inclosure makes a good choice for families wanting to enjoy a day in the forest. There is a clear, way marked loop around the woodland inclosure that is suitable for pushchairs and all abilities. Adjacent to the inclosure is Wilverley Plain, another popular option for family picnics and pony spotting.
The Route
Begin by entering the inclosure through the main five bar gate that is opposite the entrance to the car park, marked for Wilverley Scout Campsite. You will be following the yellow markers to complete the basic loop around the inclosure.
Follow the level path going straight ahead and ignore the path to the left. Proceed along the path, following the signs for the scout campsite.
Look out for cycle marker 226, where you should make a left turn.
Bear left at cycle marker 225.
At a large fork at cycle marker 221, veer left up the hill.
Turn right at the T junction at the top to return to the car park.
If you see New Forest ponies, it is important to keep your distance and never feed or stroke them. All our pictures are taken using a good zoom lens.
This route could also be completed on bikes.
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Did you know?
Inclosure or Enclosure? The words can be used interchangeably, but inclosure tends to be the preferred choice when referring to the pockets of land throughout the New Forest that have been sectioned off to create legal property rights over previously common land. In this instance, the land was enclosed for forestry rights.
If you enjoyed this walk…
…try this one at Burley Inclosure for similar woodland scenes
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