Swindon Blooming Trail

Walks, England, Wiltshire, Swindon
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Swindon Blooming Trail

Central Swindon

by nationaltrust

  • 1hr 30m / 5.7km
  • 9

An absolutely blooming-wonderful linear walk around Swindon town. Explore GWR Park, railway cottages, the old railway path and town gardens.

  • Wildlife
  • Public toilets
  • Public transport
  • Picnic spot
  • Dog friendly
  • Botanics

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  1. Step 1: Welcome to the Big Blooming Walks. We've teamed up with the National Trust to bring you a series of special spring walks celebrating the most beautiful time of year. Get ready to stop and smell the blooms! Let’s go.

  2. This walk starts outside the entrance to Swindon train station.

    Step 2: This walk starts outside the entrance to Swindon train station.

  3. Exit the station and turn right to head along the plaza which includes newly planted trees and lots of seating options.

    Step 3: Exit the station and turn right to head along the plaza which includes newly planted trees and lots of seating options.

  4. Follow the path to the left, all the way to the end of the plaza with a tall wall on the right.

    Step 4: Follow the path to the left, all the way to the end of the plaza with a tall wall on the right.

  5. At the end turn right and continue along Station Road.

    Step 5: At the end turn right and continue along Station Road.

  6. Carefully cross this side road and continue along Station Road.

    Step 6: Carefully cross this side road and continue along Station Road.

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