As the highway authority for the Borough of Swindon, Swindon Borough Council is responsible for public rights of way.

The extensive network of paths run from the Thames Path National Trail at Lechlade to the Ridgeway National Trail on the Marlborough Downs.

Improvements to Access to the Countryside

Promise 25 of the Council's 50 Promises aims to improve access to the countryside to ensure the social, economic and environmental well-being in the borough.

The promise says:

"We value the importance of our rural environment and will improve access to the countryside by ensuring that 90% of rural footpaths and cycleways reach the Governments target of easy to use."

Rights of Way Improvement Plan

The Council's Rights of Way Improvement Plan, which outlines how we plan to achieve this aim, is available as a downloadable pdf file:

Rights of Way Improvement Plan (1.1Mb)

Further Information/Contact

Rights of Way Officer
Swindon Borough Council
Floor 2
Premier House
Station Road
Swindon
SN1 1TZ

Tel: 01793 466382 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am-4.00pm)
E-mail: highways@swindon.gov.uk