Swindon Town Centre & Wichelstowe

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.28 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 3h 00 
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    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 37 m
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    Vertical drop: - 37 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 137 m
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    Lowest point: 98 m
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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

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 100 m - Start on The Parade
  2. 2 : km 0.17 - alt. 100 m - Turn right onto Wharf Green
  3. 3 : km 0.22 - alt. 100 m - Turn right
  4. 4 : km 2 - alt. 100 m - Turn right
  5. 5 : km 2.05 - alt. 101 m - Turn sharp right
  6. 6 : km 2.15 - alt. 101 m - Turn sharp left
  7. 7 : km 2.21 - alt. 100 m - Turn right
  8. 8 : km 2.42 - alt. 99 m - Keep right
  9. 9 : km 2.44 - alt. 99 m - Turn left
  10. 10 : km 2.5 - alt. 100 m - Turn slight left onto Mill Lane
  11. 11 : km 2.94 - alt. 98 m - Turn right
  12. 12 : km 2.95 - alt. 98 m - Turn right onto WR48
  13. 13 : km 3.14 - alt. 99 m - Keep right onto WR48
  14. 14 : km 3.23 - alt. 100 m - Turn right onto East Wichel Way
  15. 15 : km 3.34 - alt. 101 m - Turn left
  16. 16 : km 3.58 - alt. 102 m - Turn sharp left
  17. 17 : km 3.77 - alt. 100 m - Keep right
  18. 18 : km 4.31 - alt. 105 m - Turn left onto Yelland Walk
  19. 19 : km 4.37 - alt. 104 m - Turn right onto Brentfore Street
  20. 20 : km 4.47 - alt. 105 m - Turn left onto Blackhorse Way, B4006
  21. 21 : km 4.66 - alt. 106 m - Keep left
  22. 22 : km 4.84 - alt. 103 m - Turn left
  23. 23 : km 4.87 - alt. 103 m - Turn right
  24. 24 : km 5.19 - alt. 103 m - Turn left
  25. 25 : km 5.2 - alt. 103 m - Turn right
  26. 26 : km 5.22 - alt. 104 m - Keep right
  27. 27 : km 5.23 - alt. 104 m - Turn sharp right
  28. 28 : km 5.71 - alt. 106 m - Turn left
  29. 29 : km 6.05 - alt. 119 m - Turn sharp right
  30. 30 : km 6.07 - alt. 120 m - Turn right
  31. 31 : km 6.13 - alt. 120 m - Turn left
  32. 32 : km 6.35 - alt. 125 m - Turn left
  33. 33 : km 6.36 - alt. 125 m - At roundabout, take exit 1
  34. 34 : km 6.42 - alt. 126 m - Keep left
  35. 35 : km 6.43 - alt. 126 m - Turn left
  36. 36 : km 6.64 - alt. 126 m - Turn slight right onto Marlborough Road, B4006
  37. 37 : km 6.81 - alt. 125 m - Turn sharp left
  38. 38 : km 7.28 - alt. 114 m - Turn left
  39. 39 : km 7.38 - alt. 113 m - Turn right
  40. 40 : km 7.63 - alt. 119 m - Turn right
  41. 41 : km 7.71 - alt. 115 m - Turn left
  42. 42 : km 7.83 - alt. 122 m - Turn sharp left
  43. 43 : km 7.93 - alt. 128 m - Keep left
  44. 44 : km 8.18 - alt. 137 m - Turn right
  45. 45 : km 8.39 - alt. 122 m - Turn left
  46. 46 : km 8.73 - alt. 120 m - Turn right onto Drove Road, B4289
  47. 47 : km 9.04 - alt. 107 m - Turn left
  48. 48 : km 9.23 - alt. 105 m - Turn right
  49. 49 : km 9.25 - alt. 105 m - Turn left
  50. 50 : km 9.32 - alt. 105 m - Turn right
  51. 51 : km 9.4 - alt. 105 m - Turn left onto Groundwell Road
  52. 52 : km 9.47 - alt. 105 m - Turn right onto Lincoln Street
  53. 53 : km 9.47 - alt. 105 m - Turn right onto Groundwell Road
  54. 54 : km 9.56 - alt. 108 m - Keep right onto Groundwell Road
  55. 55 : km 9.6 - alt. 108 m - Turn sharp left onto Regent Circus
  56. 56 : km 9.6 - alt. 108 m - Turn slight left onto Clarence Street
  57. 57 : km 9.72 - alt. 105 m - Turn left
  58. 58 : km 9.77 - alt. 105 m - Turn left
  59. 59 : km 9.83 - alt. 105 m - Turn left
  60. 60 : km 9.85 - alt. 106 m - Turn right
  61. 61 : km 10.27 - alt. 100 m - Turn left onto Canal Walk
  62. S/E : km 10.28 - alt. 100 m

Useful Information

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Other walks in the area

Walking Ogbourne St George to Avebury, The Ridgeway the Other Way

Association or club
↔21.93 km ↗+250 m ↘-244 m ◔7h 00 ▲Moderate
⚑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.

Walking The Ridgeway, Waylands Smithy and Uffington Castle from Ashdown House

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↔13.20 km ↗+155 m ↘-160 m ◔4h 15 ▲Moderate
⚑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.

Walking Ashdown House circular via White Horse and Berkshire Border

Walker
↔12.47 km ↗+150 m ↘-152 m ◔4h 00 ▲Moderate
⚑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.

Walking Uffington White Horse and Wayland's Smithy

Walker
Uffington White Horse and Wayland's Smithy
↔5.07 km ↗+79 m ↘-79 m ◔1h 40 ▲Easy
⚑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.

Walking Uffington Castle, the White Horse and Wayland's Smithy

Walker
↔9.55 km ↗+176 m ↘-176 m ◔3h 15 ▲Easy
⚑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.

Walking Avebury, West Kennett and Silbury Hill

Walker
↔10.79 km ↗+100 m ↘-104 m ◔3h 20 ▲Moderate
⚑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.

Walking Hackpen Hill and Overton Down from Avebury

Walker
Hackpen Hill and Overton Down from Avebury
↔14.56 km ↗+127 m ↘-124 m ◔4h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑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.

Walking Upper Lambourn via Baydon Hole and Bailey Hill

Walker
↔9.71 km ↗+108 m ↘-113 m ◔3h 05 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Lambourn (West Berkshire)

A circular walk that brings you from Upper Lambourn via Baydon Hole and Bailey Hill.

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