5k Run Broad Blunsdon: Scenic Path from Swindon Cricket Club

Route Overview & Local Insights

This 5.1km loop through Broad Blunsdon and Penhill offers a Refreshing mix of suburban paths and hidden green corridors. Starting from the Swindon Cricket Club, runners will experience a gentle 31m ascent that provides just enough of a challenge to get the heart rate up without being overwhelming. With 85% of the course paved, it is an ideal choice for a fast-paced tempo run or a steady everyday session regardless of the weather. The highlight is the anticlockwise loop around Seven Fields, where the terrain shifts to a more natural feel, allowing you to catch your stride away from the main roads before doubling back toward the clubhouse.

Broad Blunsdon and the surrounding Penhill area sit on the northern edge of Swindon, serving as a gateway to the Cotswolds. The "Seven Fields" section of the run is a cherished local nature reserve, known historically as a buffer of ancient hedgerows and wildflower meadows that have escaped modern development. Running through this area provides a glimpse into the pastoral history of Wiltshire, offering a peaceful, rural atmosphere just stones-throw from the community hub of the cricket club. It’s a favorite spot for local harriers who appreciate the transition from the structured streets of Penhill to the open, swaying grasses of the meadows.