As the Highway Authority for the Borough of Swindon, the Council is responsible for public rights of way. The extensive network of paths run from the Thames Path National Trail at Lechlade to The Ridgeway National Trail on the Marlborough Downs.

Swindon's Promise 25 of Swindon 2010 aims to improve access to the Countryside to ensure the social, economic and environmental well being in the Borough

Promise 25:

" We value the importance of our rural environment and will improve access to the Countryside by ensuring that 90% of rural footpaths and cycleways rech the Governments target of easy to use."

Please find below a copy fo the Council's Rights of Way Improvement Plan which outlines how we plan to achieve this aim.

Rights of Way Improvement Plan

Further Information and Contact

In writing to:

Rights of Way Officer
Swindon Borough Council
Floor 2
Premier House
Station Road
Swindon
SN1 1TZ

Tel: 01793 466382 (Monday to Friday 9.00am-4.00pm)
E-mail: highways@swindon.gov.uk