Departure: Wichelstowe (outside East Wichel Primary School) at 10am

Departure: Wharf Green (outside the former House of Fraser) at 11am

Departure: Oakfield (at the Swindog sculpture) at 12pm

Coate Water Refreshment / toilet stop (Light lunch provided to those who have booked before 9am on 8th April) at 12.40

Departure Coate Water cafe: 1.15pm

 

To join the walk, please sign up so that we know how many people to expect –

Sign up to join at East Wichel – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ramble-along-the-south-swindon-green-trail-from-east-wichel-tickets-1237541051599

Sign up to join at Wharf Green – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ramble-along-the-south-swindon-green-trail-from-wharf-green-tickets-1237604551529

Sign up to join at Oakfield – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ramble-along-the-south-swindon-green-trail-from-oakfield-tickets-1237622786069

Sign up to join at Coate Water – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ramble-along-the-south-swindon-green-trail-from-coate-water-tickets-1237651562139

To qualify for the free lunch at Coate, please book by 9am on Tuesday 8th April.

So that we know final numbers of walkers, Eventbrite bookings close at 4pm on Thursday 10th April.

Q&A

Q – Are dogs allowed?
A – Yes, well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.  Obviously, you must clean up after your dog.

Q – Can we just walk some of the route?
A – Yes, if you want to bail out, we can advise on bus routes back to your starting point and provide a free bus ticket.  For health and safety reasons, please let one of the high-viz helpers know you are leaving the group.

Q – Will I be left behind if I’m slow?
A – This is a ramble, so we plan to walk at a leisurely pace rather than a brisk one.  We will have a tailwalker to make sure that nobody is left behind.  There is plenty of time built into the walk to regroup.  If you struggle, we can advise on where to bail out and catch a bus back to your start point.

Q – How long will it take?
A – We have allocated 4 hours to walk the whole loop, but this includes a lunch stop at Coate Water and builds in time for toilet stops and regrouping if necessary.  Please allow 4 hours to do the whole loop, but it may be quicker depending on numbers and where you join.

Q – Are children allowed?
A – Yes, all are welcome but bear in mind how far younger children may be able to walk.  The route is accessible for buggies and pushchairs but please be mindful that some of the route could be wet and muddy.

Q – Did you say there was a free lunch?
A – We are planning a complimentary light lunch at Coate Water for all walkers that have booked on before our cut off date of Tuesday 8th April (9am).  You will be asked for any dietary requirements when you sign up.

Q – Can I just turn up on the day?
A – We’d prefer you to book using the Eventbrite links on this page so that we know how many people to expect and can organise sufficient volunteers to help.  We will only offer the free lunch to those that have booked through Eventbrite before our cut off date of Tuesday 8th April (9am).

Q – Will it go ahead if it’s raining?
A – We plan to go ahead whatever the weather, unless there is a red weather warning or any other reason that would make it dangerous to go ahead.

Q – What should I wear?
A – Wear whatever is comfortable to walk in.  Take note of the weather and if it looks like rain, or has been raining in the days before the walk, then bring a waterproof and shoes that can cope with muddy conditions.  Please consider sunscreen for sunny / breezy conditions.

Q – What is the terrain like?
A – Most of the route is on tarmac paths, but the Old Town Railway Path, Croft Woods and canal towpath will be soft underfoot.  The route is largely flat, with just one steep uphill from East Wichel onto the Old Town Railway Path.

Q – I have a question that’s not listed here – who can I contact?
A – Email swindontravelchoices@swindon.gov.uk and we’ll be able to help.