Autumn Walks
The best places to enjoy a leafy stroll in Swindon
The changing of the colours around us, the light and the chance to enjoy a leafy stroll all combine to make it a really special time of year.
Ideal for getting out there and enjoying the Swindon countryside at its best.
Here's our guide to the delights of Stanton Park, The Lawn, Lydiard Park, Coate Water and Queens Park - the
top 8 places we think you must visit in the next month incl. places to enjoy a drink or bite to eat during or after your walk.
1. Stanton Park
 Swindon's haven for wildlife, with a number of walks around the great lake and woodlands.
Eat & drink: the Stanton House Hotel on the edge of the park and overlooking the lake serves food and drink from 10am to 10pm.
2. The Lawn
 Popular park in Old Town with ornamental trees and lakes. The former home of the Goddard family, remains of the manor house can still be seen.
Eat & drink: as the park is in the heart of Old Town, you're only a two minute walk from Wood Street with cafes, bars and pubs.
3. Lydiard Park
 Now fully restored to its former splendour, Lydiard park in West Swindon is open all year round with miles of pathways open to walkers, joggers, cyclists and wheelchair users. Includes a purpose-built children's play area with climbing, sliding and swinging.
Eat & drink: indoor Forest Cafe in amongst the woodlands
4. Coate Water
 Voted Swindon's favourite place where people have enjoyed walking around the lake and woods since the 1800s. The inspiration for Swindon poet Richard Jefferies, whose museum is adjacent.
> Coate Water - more info
Eat & drink: outdoor cafe on-site with Sun Inn pub at Coate near the main entrance ideal for Sunday lunch.
5. Queen's Park
 Town centre park with lake and meandering pathways. Rose garden being restored. Park closes half an hour before sunset.
Eat & drink: outdoor cafe on site
6. Town Gardens
 Not the biggest of parks, but a gem none-the-less. This time of year it's especially worth visiting to see trees and shrubs changing with the seasons.
Eat & drink: outdoor cafe on site (see pic. above)
7. Moulden Hill
 You'll find this beautiful open space with a number of paths and walkways around a lake in north Swindon.
Eat & drink: the Tawny Owl pub is right opposite the park entrance
8. Cotswold Country Park
It's always nice to combine a short drive in the country with a beautiful walk, so why not enjoy a lakeside stroll admiring the forna - and cable skiing fun - at the Cotswold Country Park just down the A419.
Eat & drink: The Gateway cafe is open throughout the year, plus they serve a very nice Sunday Lunch at The Lakeside Brasserie.
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