About this walk
Join in this ramble around the South Swindon Green Trail. It’s 8 miles in total, but we can offer bail out points where you can catch a bus back if you’re not feeling up to the whole route.
You can join the walk at any of the 4 departure points below:
Departure: Wichelstowe (outside East Wichel Primary School) at 10am
Departure: Wharf Green (outside the former House of Fraser) at 11am
Departure: Oakfield (at the Swindog sculpture) at 12pm
Coate Water Refreshment / toilet stop (Light lunch provided): at 12.40pm
Departure Coate Water cafe: 1.15pm
To join the walk, please sign up so that we know how many people to expect –
Sign up to join at East Wichel – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ramble-along-the-south-swindon-green-trail-from-east-wichel-tickets-1237541051599
Sign up to join at Wharf Green – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ramble-along-the-south-swindon-green-trail-from-wharf-green-tickets-1237604551529
Sign up to join at Oakfield – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ramble-along-the-south-swindon-green-trail-from-oakfield-tickets-1237622786069
Sign up to join at Coate Water – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ramble-along-the-south-swindon-green-trail-from-coate-water-tickets-1237651562139
Q&A
Q – Are dogs allowed?
A – Yes, well behaved dogs on leads are welcome. Obviously, you must clean up after your dog.
Q – Can we just walk some of the route?
A – Yes, if you want to bail out, we can advise on bus routes back to your starting point and provide a free bus ticket. For health and safety reasons, please let one of the high-viz helpers know you are leaving the group.
Q – Are children allowed?
A – Yes, all are welcome but bear in mind how far younger children may be able to walk. The route is accessible for buggies and pushchairs but please be mindful that some of the route could be wet and muddy.
Q – Did you say there was a free lunch?
A – We are planning a complimentary light lunch at Coate Water for all walkers that have booked on. You will be asked for any dietary requirements when you sign up.
Q – I have a question that’s not listed here – who can I contact?
A – Email swindontravelchoices@swindon.gov.uk and we’ll be able to help.