Oversley Wood

Forest operations are taking place in Oversley Wood. Please follow all safety signage and diversions.

Visitor information

How to find us

Oversley Wood is on the south side of the A46 between Alcester and Stratford-Upon-Avon. There is no parking available at the woods but you can walk here directly from Alcester via the Arden Way through Oversley Green.

Horse riders and cyclists are also welcome in the woods, but please stay on the bridleways and hard stone forest roads.

Oversley Wood, Haselor, Alcester

OS Grid Ref

SP110566

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52.20855341292, -1.8396520614624

Facilities and access

You can access Oversley Wood from Alcester via the bridleway in the northwest corner of the woodland. From here, explore the woods by following the fire road, a 4km circular route, or investigate its many green rides.

Assistant dogs welcome
Dogs allowed

Oversley Wood

Located to the west of Stratford-upon-Avon, visit Oversley Wood to walk around beautiful ancient woodland

Oversley Wood is bursting with wonderful wildflowers. In spring, discover a carpet of bluebells that cover the woodland floor and in autumn, take in the rich colour of the ancient trees, it's a treat for your eyes throughout the year! Interesting flora can also be found along the wide paths and there is an ancient coppice in the heart of the wood, making for a great wildlife spot.

Follow one of the circular walks to explore the wood, or visit the viewpoint for views to North West Alcester.

Please note: There is no parking available at Oversley Wood.

Getting here

Please note there is no car parking at Oversley Woods, but you can walk here directly from Alcester via the Arden Way through Oversley Green.

Things to do

Walking at Oversley Wood

Walking in the wood is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

A circular route runs the perimeter of the woods.

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Nearby forests

Hay Wood

Whether walking or riding, Hay Wood is the perfect place to get away from it all and relax.

As a peaceful ancient woodland site there is a great diversity of wildlife to look out for; foxgloves, bluebells, birds, butterflies, rabbits and Muntjac deer are just a few you could encounter.

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Shrawley Wood

Visit Shrawley Wood to see a spectacular display of bluebells in April and May.

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Arley Wood

Arley Wood provides a quiet setting for a pleasant woodland walk in the Warwickshire countryside.

The wood is part of a PAWS (planted ancient woodland site) restoration project, which means that it will become a native broadleaf woodland once again.

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Winding path through the mature woodland

Wyre Forest

Wyre Forest is the largest woodland National Nature Reserve in the country and can be found to the west of Birmingham.

Explore the arboretum to find the unusual Whitty Pear and don't forget to refuel in our on-site cafe. Our Go Ape course will keep the kids (and adults!) entertained and we've even got a dog wash on-site to keep your pooch pampered.

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