Activities at Somerford Common

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Activities at Somerford Common

Man walking dog through autumnal forest
Walking at Somerford Common

Nearby forests

Children enjoying a birdwatching event

Just west of Swindon, Webb's Wood is home to a variety of habitats, making it ideal for bird watching and nature lovers. 

Explore the wide open areas with your four legged friend...

A forest track through a mixed forest

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...

Forest floor full of bluebells at West Woods

Located south of Marlborough, West Woods is a beautiful ancient woodland site. 

The woodland becomes very popular in late spring due to the fantastic displays of bluebells which...

Drive through Savernake forest under tree canopy

Located south of Marlborough, Savernake Forest is rich in history and has lots to explore. It is a Special Site of Scientific Interest (SSSI) as well as a registered important...

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