Local sports, leisure and physical activities
Cycling
Swindon has a network of cycle paths and routes. You can download maps from Swindon Travel Choices.
There are also a number of cycle training opportunities in Swindon:
- Life Cycle provide Bikeability sessions (formerly cycling proficiency) for children in schools and during holiday periods
- Moredon Sporting Hub provides a range of learn to ride and cycle confidence sessions for all ages, including Limitless inclusive cycling sessions for those with disabilities and long-term health conditions. Details of the range of inclusive sessions on offer can be found on the Central Swindon North Parish Council website.
- Swindon also benefits from Free-to-use Pump Tracks (BMX tracks) at Moredon Sporting Hub, Rivermead and Wroughton. There is also a purpose-built Mountain Bike trail at Croft Woods.
If you have any queries about cycling, email: rebeccacox@britishcycling.org.uk.
Walking
Walking is one of the easiest ways to get more active and lose weight.
For walking maps and circular routes, see Swindon Travel Choices.
Swindon also has a number of free guided Wellbeing Walks run by local volunteers. The local Ramblers group also offer guided walks.
Active and inclusive
Active and inclusive Swindon has a timetable of fun and inclusive opportunities for people with disabilities or health conditions including swimming, trampolining, boxing and athletics.
Leisure Centres
Local leisure centres are operated by GLL BETTER and provide activities including gyms, fitness classes, ice skating, swimming and trampolining.
Parkrun and Park Yoga
Swindon has a free weekly 5k Parkrun every Saturday at either Lydiard Park or Seven Fields in Penhill.
There is also a weekly 2k Junior Parkrun on Sundays at Lydiard Park.
Park Yoga Swindon is a free weekly Yoga session in Queens Park in Swindon. Beginners are welcome.
Parks and open spaces
There are a number of free parks and open spaces in Swindon. All are fully accessible.