Wiltshire Walks

Nightingale Wood Walk & Route Map

Nightingale Wood walk, Wiltshire
Nightingale Wood · Photo: Vieve Forward

This walk follows easy woodland paths through Nightingale Wood, creating a peaceful and accessible route beneath the trees.

With its wide, well-surfaced tracks and gentle layout, it's an ideal choice for a relaxed stroll in a natural setting.

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At a glance

Nightingale Wood Walk

Distance
1.5 miles
Estimated time
1 hour
Route type
Circular
GPS app guided
Yes
Parking
Free parking at start
51.59317, -1.70381
Characteristics
Woodland, Countryside, Easy access

The walk

Nightingale Wood Walk

This short route around Nightingale Wood follows the gentle cycle track that loops through the trees, offering a relaxed and wheel-friendly woodland outing.

The wide, well-surfaced paths wind beneath the canopy, creating a calm, sheltered feel that suits walkers of all ages.

It’s an easy, peaceful stroll with a simple layout and a natural atmosphere, ideal for a quick escape into the woods. In the warmer months, birdsong can sometimes be heard among the trees, adding to the quiet charm of this little route.

Based on 11 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.6

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly4.6 / 5

Dog heaven

Path condition4.2 / 5

Generally well maintained

Buggy friendly4.4 / 5

Mostly buggy friendly

Wheelchair friendly3.9 / 5

Mostly accessible

Toilet facilities1.0 / 5

No facilities

Pub or café2.4 / 5

Not much on route

Route accuracy4.6 / 5

Spot on

ClimbingTotally level
LivestockNo livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMostly dry

Real feedback from people who have completed this walk using the Wiltshire Walks app.

First-hand experiences

User reviews

Walker review

Nice walk mainly in the shade because of trees, still enjoyed it

Walker review

Nice short walk, perfect for dogs. Beware the potholes on the track down to the car park.

Walker review

Nice wooded area with good paths. Great for dogs, off lead the whole way. No facilities but perfect for just a walk in nature.

Walker review

Nice walk! There is a cafe half way round if you fancy a snack. Lots of benches to stop at and the paths are nice and clear.

Walker review

Great walk and stopped off at Roves Farm cafe!

Walker review

Nice walk backs onto Roves Farm so you could pop in on the way round

Comments from walkers who have completed the Nightingale Wood walk.

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Follow the Nightingale Wood walk with GPS guidance

The easiest way to follow this route is with the Wiltshire Walks app. Choose the walk and follow the pointer showing your live position on the route map, so you can see you're on the right path.

The app works without a phone signal, so you can keep following the route wherever the walk takes you.

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Expanded route map for Nightingale Wood Walk, a 1.5 mile circular walk in Wiltshire