Cycling & Walking Routes in Swindon

Swindon has an extensive network of traffic-free and quiet cycling routes, plus walking paths through parks and countryside. The National Cycle Network and Swindon's own circular routes connect country parks, suburbs, and the town centre. This guide gives an overview – for detailed maps and the latest route information, use Swindon Travel Choices.

Cyclist on a path
Traffic-free and quiet routes across Swindon. Credit: Unsplash
NCN 45 & 482National Cycle Network
Tadpole, Dorcan, HaydonCircular routes
Swindon Travel ChoicesInteractive maps
Cycling routes in Swindon
RouteDetails
NCN 45Shaw Forest, Mouldon Hill
NCN 4827.3 miles – old Chiseldon–Marlborough railway
Tadpole RoundTraffic-free circular
Dorcan RoundEastern Swindon
Haydon RoundNorth Swindon

Source: Swindon Travel Choices

National Cycle Network

Swindon is on the National Cycle Network. Route 45 passes through Swindon, including Shaw Forest Park and Mouldon Hill Country Park. Route 482 is a 7.3-mile (11.7 km) traffic-free path following the old Chiseldon to Marlborough railway line through the North Wessex Downs south of Swindon. It's largely flat and family-friendly, passing through villages such as Ogbourne St Andrew and Ogbourne St George. Check Sustrans for route details.

Swindon circular routes

Swindon Travel Choices maintains a network of named circular routes. These include:

  • Tadpole Round – Traffic-free circular route
  • Dorcan Round – Eastern Swindon
  • Haydon Round – North Swindon
  • South Swindon Round
  • West Swindon Round
  • Eastern Flyer – Linking east Swindon
  • Southern Flyer
  • Western Flyer
  • Urban Round

Routes connect country parks including Lydiard Country Park, Shaw Forest Park, Mouldon Hill Country Park, and Coate Water Country Park. There are also trails such as the Old Town Railway Path and South Swindon Green Trail.

Walking

Many of the cycling routes are shared with walkers. Swindon's parks – Coate Water, Lydiard Park, Stanton Park, Barbury Castle – offer walks for all abilities. The Ridgeway passes near Swindon; Barbury Castle is on the trail. For guided walks and organised groups, see What's On and local walking clubs.

Maps and resources

Swindon Travel Choices provides interactive cycle maps showing traffic-free paths and recommended quiet streets. Maps are available as downloadable PDFs or paper copies from libraries and bike shops. For journey planning by bus, train, cycling, walking, or car, use their website.

More outdoors

See our guides to parks and green spaces, dog-friendly Swindon, and parkrun & running.

Interactive cycle maps

Traffic-free paths and quiet streets.

Swindon Travel Choices Maps

Information correct as of February 2026. Route conditions can change. Check Swindon Travel Choices and Sustrans for the latest maps and updates.