A South Swindon Green Trail With A Difference!

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Overview

A South Swindon Green Trail With A Difference!
A Linear Walk from Covingham Mini-Market to the Magic Roundabout.

Then optional bus back to Covingham or the Bus Station, or walk along Fleming Way.

10 minutes refreshment break at halfway point.

Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Meeting time:: 10:00 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 4.8km / 3.0mi
Ascent:: 4.6m / 15ft
Type:: linear

Features

Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
No car needed
No Stiles

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SU 15099 84901
Nearest postcode:: SN1 1BF
what3words:: guard.radio.chefs

Meeting time:: 10:00 am

Meet 10:00 Swindon Bus Station Bay 10 for 10:05 Bus 2 to Covingham Laboratories, St Pauls Drive, arrive 10:24.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 18736 85015
Nearest postcode:: SN3 5FA
what3words:: mainframe.improves.executive

Start time:: 10:30 am

Covingham Mini-Mart carpark, St Pauls Drive Swindon

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SU 16054 84899
Nearest postcode:: SN3 1AW
what3words:: sunk.ducks.echo

Estimated finish time:: 12:00 pm

The Magic Roundabout

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