Nightingale Wood

Visitor information

Discover this unique wildlife site in South Marston, near Swindon

Nightingale Wood is a young woodland, planted in the 1990s as part of the Great Western Community Forest project. Over the years, it has become popular with dog walkers and wildlife spotters.

At a glance 

  • 3 walking trails 
  • Picnic area
  • Trim trail activity equipment
  • Dogs welcome 

Things to do

Choose from three waymarked trails at Nightingale Wood. 

The shortest is Nightingale Walk at 1km to Heron Walk at 2.5 km. Nature spotters, don't miss the wildlife viewing area along...

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