Nightingale Wood — Attraction in South Marston

I love it here. If you choice the right time it'll often be empty late afternoons. There's so many different routes. Although I love the woods, I really don't understand why dog owners can't pick up their dogs poop. There's sufficient dog poo bins yet at the start of the walk, there's always piles of poop to avoid. That's my only negative really as on the whole it's a wonderful place, you'll see deer & rabbits if you're lucky. It's great for solo walks or family walks and safe for kids & adults to cycle or adults who like to jog or ramblers. Plenty of parking, and really nice since the entrance has been filled in as there were so many large & deep potholes a few months ago. It can flood badly in bad weather so don't visit after heavy rain if you have a little car as it'll be impossible to reach the entrance as Nightingale lane turns into a small river. There's nature trails for everyone's ability, wooden play/exercise equipment dotted around. Plenty of open space for dogs to play/Woods are accessible to walk through too, and the river cole is lovely in the...

One of the best walks in Swindon. Fitness equipment dotted around the walk makes it an ideal place for those looking to get into shape. The only downpoint is the directions can take you somewhere else on satnav depending on which way you come from. The drive into the carpark is dotted with potholes so the drive into the carpark can be like a bad...

It can be a bumpy road to the car park but there are lots of paths for a dry walk and picnic tables. Close to Roves farm if you have...