Swindon Festival of Walking 14th - 25th May
Get outside and active this spring with these sociable, guided walks and events. From wildlife strolls to fitness trails, find walks for different interests and abilities.
Most festival walks are free, led by volunteers and less than five miles.
Download the festival leaflet walking_festival_2012.pdf
Please wear suitable footwear and take a bottle of water, especially in warmer weather. For more information visit www.getwalking.org/swindon
Contact Amanda Rothwell on 01793 465413 or email arothwell@swindon.gov.uk
| Spring Steps through Stanton Meet 2.00pm at Stanton Park Rangers Station |
Tuesday 15th May |
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| A sociable guided walk, taken at a gentle pace. Followed by refreshments (available to purchase). | 1 - 1.5 hours 3 miles |
| Get Walking Safely 12.00 – 2.00pm, town centre, outside Debenhams |
Thursday 17th May |
| Visit our advice and information stall for top tips on walking for health and safer walking. | |
| Evening Stroll to Mouldon Hill and Ridgeway Mill Meet 6.15pm Woodlands Edge Pub at Peatmoor Lagoon |
Thursday 17th May |
| Join the NE Wilts Ramblers on this lovely. Good for beginners. For more information call 07932 109209 or email gcleecplee@btinternet.com |
3 miles |
| Stratton Walk4life Meet 9.30am at Stratton Leisure Centre |
Friday 18th May |
| Fitness instructor-led walk, walking at a moderate pace. Return for fruit and chat. Free pedometer for all walkers. For more information call Anne Harris on (01793) 825525. |
1 hour 3 miles |
| Wildlife Watching along the River Ray Meet 10.00am at end of Barnfield Road |
Saturday 19th May |
| Join Wiltshire Wildlife Trust volunteer wardens to spot butterflies, birds, small mammals, snakes & wildflowers. Gentle pace - 2 hours, 2 miles. , follow path towards Rivermead & gather on bridge over river. Booking essential. Please call (01793) 616558. | 2 hours 2 miles |
| Woodland Wander Meet 2.00pm at Rangers’ station at Coate Water |
Saturday 19th May |
| A guided, circular walk through the tree collection & Bruddel Wood with Swindon Mind. | 2 hours 4 – 5 miles |
| ‘Light & Leisurely’ Meet 10.30am at Pinetrees Community Centre |
Sunday 20th May |
Sociable community walk, exploring ‘Get Walking’ routes. Led by volunteers. Free pedometer for all walkers. For more information call 07932 109209 or email gcleecplee@btinternet.com |
1 - 1.5 hours 3 miles |
| Daytime Walk Fit Meet 10.00am at Link Centre |
Monday 21st May |
Step up your fitness levels with this instructor-led circular walk - moderate fitness levels required. SwindonCard holders £1.80, concession 1 - £1.50, concession 2 - £2.80. Non card holders £3.65. |
1.5 hours 4 -5 miles |
| Sculpture Spotting Meet 1.00pm at Link Centre (library entrance) |
Monday 21st May |
| Discover the delights of local sculptures dotted around West Swindon. Circular walk. | 1 - 1.5 hours 3 miles |
| Olympic Torch Relay From 11.15am – 2.00pm. |
Wednesday 23rd May |
| Join Olympic Torch celebrations when it arrives in the town and organise a walk with friends and family to the big screen at Wharf Green to see activity demonstrations. | |
| Waterside Walk Meet 6.15pm at Manor Farm Pub, Haydon Wick |
Wednesday 23rd May |
Enjoy the picturesque waterways of Mouldon Hill and Haydon Wick with this rambler-led evening walk. New walkers welcome. Followed by optional pub meal. For more information call 07932 109209 or email gcleecplee@btinternet.com |
2 hours 4.5 miles |
| Evening Walk Fit Meet 7.00pm at Link Centre |
Thursday 24th May |
Step up your fitness levels with this instructor-led circular walk - moderate fitness levels required. SwindonCard holders £1.80, concession 1 - £1.50, concession 2 - £2.80. Non card holders £3.65. |
1 hour 3 - 4 miles |