Swindon Loop

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Activity: Walking
Distance: 17.52 km
Calculated time: 5h 05
Difficulty: Not specified
Return to departure point: Yes
Vertical gain: + 20 m
Vertical drop: - 20 m
Highest point: 111 m
Lowest point: 85 m

District: Central Swindon South
Start/End: N 51.560049° / W 1.788372°
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

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The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 100 m - Continue onto Farnsby Street
2 : km 0.02 - alt. 100 m - Turn right onto Canal Walk
3 : km 0.12 - alt. 100 m - Turn right
4 : km 0.28 - alt. 100 m - Turn right onto Canal Walk
5 : km 0.32 - alt. 99 m - Continue
6 : km 0.38 - alt. 99 m - Turn slight right onto Southern Flyer
7 : km 0.58 - alt. 99 m - Turn slight left
8 : km 3.29 - alt. 95 m - Continue onto Ashworth Road
9 : km 3.35 - alt. 94 m - Turn right
10 : km 9.4 - alt. 87 m - Turn left onto Charlock Path
11 : km 9.54 - alt. 87 m - Turn left
12 : km 9.66 - alt. 87 m - Turn sharp right onto Westfield Way, B4534
13 : km 9.69 - alt. 88 m - Turn sharp left onto Rushmere Path
14 : km 10.04 - alt. 90 m - Turn right onto Elstree Way
15 : km 10.17 - alt. 90 m - Turn right onto Chatsworth Road
16 : km 10.19 - alt. 89 m - Turn left
17 : km 10.44 - alt. 90 m - Turn left onto Elsham Way
18 : km 10.45 - alt. 89 m - Turn right
19 : km 12.01 - alt. 102 m - Continue onto Orchid Close
20 : km 12.12 - alt. 106 m - Turn left onto Whitworth Road, B4006
21 : km 12.43 - alt. 108 m - Turn slight left onto Cricklade Road, A4311
22 : km 12.45 - alt. 108 m - Turn right onto Beechcroft Road, B4006
23 : km 12.63 - alt. 110 m - Turn right onto Dores Road
24 : km 12.96 - alt. 108 m - Turn slight left onto Saint Philip's Road
25 : km 13.03 - alt. 109 m - Turn sharp right onto Green Road
26 : km 13.71 - alt. 104 m - Continue
27 : km 14.6 - alt. 99 m - Turn right onto Gipsy Lane, B4143
28 : km 14.69 - alt. 101 m - Turn left
29 : km 15.08 - alt. 103 m - Turn right onto Shrivenham Road
30 : km 15.57 - alt. 101 m - Turn left
31 : km 15.6 - alt. 101 m - Turn left onto Shrivenham Road
32 : km 16.1 - alt. 101 m - Continue
33 : km 16.16 - alt. 100 m - Continue onto County Road, A4289
34 : km 16.22 - alt. 100 m - Turn slight left onto Gambia Street
35 : km 16.31 - alt. 100 m - Turn left onto Rosebery Street
36 : km 16.33 - alt. 100 m - Turn sharp right
37 : km 16.56 - alt. 100 m - Turn sharp left onto Medgbury Place
38 : km 16.57 - alt. 100 m - Turn sharp right onto Fleming Way
39 : km 16.8 - alt. 100 m - Continue onto Whale Bridge
40 : km 16.81 - alt. 100 m - Turn slight left onto Princes Street
41 : km 16.85 - alt. 100 m - Turn right
42 : km 17.08 - alt. 100 m - Turn right onto The Parade
43 : km 17.26 - alt. 100 m - Continue onto Canal Walk
44 : km 17.43 - alt. 100 m - Turn right onto Wharf Green
45 : km 17.48 - alt. 100 m - Turn right
46 : km 17.51 - alt. 100 m - Continue onto Canal Walk
S/E : km 17.52 - alt. 100 m

Useful Information

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Other walks in the area

Ogbourne St George to Avebury, The Ridgeway the Other Way

Departure from Ogbourne St. George (Wiltshire)

The Ridgeway the other way. The National Trail from NE to SW. The Stage 6 is a short walk as you will probably have to continue a bit further to get a place to stay and maybe head to Swindon or Trowbridge for onward travel. The countryside is a mixture of arable land, changing colour with the seasons, and areas of sheep or cattle grazed grassland. Some of the best views are from Smeathe’s Ridge as you climb gently up to Barbury Castle.

The Ridgeway, Waylands Smithy and Uffington Castle from Ashdown House

Departure from Ashbury (Oxfordshire)

This walk combines one of the best sections of the Ridgeway and the start of the Lambourn Valley Way with visits to two ancient monuments. It is easy walking; the paths are either well-made or on well-drained chalk downland.

Ashdown House circular via White Horse and Berkshire Border

Departure from Ashbury (Oxfordshire)

This circular walk starts from Ashdown House. On the way you will be able to enjoy the White Horse Hill and Alfred’s Castle then spectacular views of the Vale of the White Horse.

Uffington White Horse and Wayland's Smithy

Departure from Woolstone (Oxfordshire)

This short walk on the North Wessex Downs offers wonderful and the chance to explore some fine ancient monuments including the Uffungton White Horse, Uffington Castle and Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow.

Uffington Castle, the White Horse and Wayland's Smithy

Departure from Woolstone (Oxfordshire)

This walk on North Wessex Downs offers some wonderful views as well as the opportunity to explore some fine ancient monuments. These include the Uffington White Horse, Uffington Castle and Wayland's Smithy Long Barrow.

Avebury, West Kennett and Silbury Hill

Departure from Avebury (Wiltshire)

This Wiltshire walk provides a way of visiting many of the interesting World Heritage Neolithic sites around the village of Avebury including the Stone Circle, Silbury Hill and West Kennett Long Barrow.

Hackpen Hill and Overton Down from Avebury

Departure from Avebury (Wiltshire)

The North Wessex Downs provides some good walking terrain and this extended route from Avebury takes you onto the downs to follow a section of the Ridgeway.