Swindon Walking Events

Swindon offers plenty of led walks, events and opportunities for walkers of any level. Whether you want to start walking for fitness, you’re just starting out or looking to increase the amount you do and want to explore your area, there’s something for you.

Swindon Festival of Walking 14 – 25 May

Get outside and active this spring with a selection of sociable guided walks during the Walking Festival. From wildlife strolls to fitness walks, you can find walks for different interests. All festival walks are short (less than five miles) and most are free and led by volunteers. Please visit www.challengeswindon.org.uk to download the full festival programme/leaflet.

Swindon Health Walks

Short, free group walks, lasting 40 – 60 minutes with socialising and refreshments at the end. Walks are guided by trained volunteers and are part of a nationally accredited scheme, aimed at improving health and encouraging enjoyment of Swindon’s parks and green spaces.
For more information, contact Cheryl Heyne, Walking for Health Officer, on 01793 465413 or e-mail cheyne@swindon.gov.uk or visit Challenge Swindon.

Sociable Strolls

Leisurely volunteer-led group walks (free) explore local green spaces from Broome Manor Golf Complex. The group meets once a month on a Tuesday afternoon at 2.00pm. For more information, phone 01793 465413 or visit Challenge Swindon.

Up ‘n Walking

Up ‘n Walking is a beginners walking group, which takes place at the County Ground’s athletics track every Monday. The group aims to get people walking safely and confidently, and is constantly attracting newcomers or people who are recovering from surgery or a period of ill health. It can be used as a pathway for more challenging walks.

For more information, contact Amanda Rothwell on 01793 465413 or visit Challenge Swindon

Ladies Walk Fit

Fridays at 11.45am, led by a qualified fitness instructor from Croft Lesiure Centre. Contact Cheryl Heyne 01793 465413 or visit www.challengeswindon.org.uk

Light and Leisurely Weekend Walks

These short led walks are run by the Ramblers on the last Sunday of every month and are perfect if you have been on shorter health walks and are looking to push yourself a little further or simply want to walk more. The walks are around 3 miles long (1-1.5 hours) and follow the Get Walking Swindon routes in urban settings. No need to book, just turn up on the date and at the time below. You don’t need any special equipment just a comfortable pair of shoes. For more information email getwalking@ramblers.org.uk

All walks start at 10.30

Sunday 2oth May – Pinetrees Community Centre (free pedometer for all walkers)
Sunday 24th June – Stratton Leisure Centre
Sunday 29th July – The Oasis Leisure Centre

NE Wiltshire Ramblers

Led walks in North East Wiltshire from 3 miles to 15 miles for a variety of abilities with North East Wiltshire Ramblers.

Stratton Fitness Walks

Wednesdays at 12.00pm from Stratton Leisure Centre. Contact Anne Harris 01793 825525 for more information or got to www.strattonstmargaret.gov.uk

Highworth Rec Walking Group

Tuesdays 2.00 – 3.30 at Highworth Rec. Contact Linda Barrett 01793 762602 or go to www.challengeswindon.org.uk

Swindon Nordic Walking Groups

At Lydiard Park and Coate Water – phone Sara Pryke for more information and to register on 07761 081900, or visit www.nordicwalking.org.uk

Also at Old Town – phone Sarah on 07909 956563

Swindon Twin Peaks Power Walking

Open to men and women of all ages and abilities. Groups meet on weekday evenings from West, North and SE Swindon for fitness, friendship and fundraising. £5.00 annual membership fee. Go to www.swindontwinpeaks.org
Park Ranger-guided walks and talks

For individuals, groups and families, looking at local wildlife, history and geology. Go to www.swindon.gov.uk/events for more information.

New Daytime and Evening Weekly Walk Fit groups

From The Link Centre. Mondays at 10.00am and Thursdays at 7.00pm. Charges apply. Phone 01793 445566 for more information and to book.

For more information about other walks in the borough, go to

Annual Walking Events

Mad March Hare Charity Walk
Starlight Walk with the Prospect Hospice contact Becky Gammon 01793 816154

The Ramblers

For details of Ramblers events in and around Swindon use the Ramblers walksfinder below and search for a walk.