Micheldever Wood

Visitor information

Opening hours

Micheldever Wood is open 365 days a year, dawn until dusk.

How to find us

Micheldever Wood is five miles northeast of Winchester, bordering the M3.

Winchester

Sat Nav Postcode: SO24 9UB

By Car

Postcode SO24 9UB will get you on to Chillandham Lane but please note this postcode is for a private property further along and on the opposite side of the lane to the car park.

OS Grid Ref

SU 5301 3753

Get directions

51.1347, -1.24367625

Parking and prices

There is a small car park located on Northington Lane, which is on the south side of the wood. From Junction 9 on M3, travel north on A33, turn right on to Northington Lane. The Car Park is half a mile down the lane on left hand side.

There are no parking charges at Micheldever Wood.

Additional information

Number of accessible parking spaces: 0

There are no designated accessible parking spaces at this forest, have you seen our Easy Access trails page?

Facilities and access

There are no waymarked walking trails, and no easy access route.

Assistant dogs welcome

Dogs allowed

Picnic area

Contact details

Landline Number

0300 067 4600

E-Mail Address

southern.enquiries@forestryengland.uk

Micheldever Wood

Noted for its ancient woodland status, come and discover this mixed woodland, located approximately five miles northeast of Winchester

Predominantly a beech wood with some conifer interspersed, Micheldever Wood is home to a diverse range of birds and insects. The stunning Muntjac deer are to be found in the woods as well as wildflowers and a growing butterfly population.

With a number of paths making their way through the wood, make sure you don’t miss the spectacular display of Bluebells in the spring.

At a glance

2 walking trails
Picnic area
Dogs welcome

Things to do

Picnics at Micheldever Wood

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest at Micheldever Wood. Just bring along good food and company!

To prevent forest fires and reduce waste, please do not bring any barbecues into our forests.

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Walking trails at Micheldever Wood

Explore Micheldever Wood on foot along our two waymarked trails.

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