Mouldon Hill Country Park

Mouldon Hill Country Park
Elevation	105 m (344 ft)
Prominence	c. 15 m
Location
Location	Wiltshire,  England
Coordinates	51°35′23″N 1°49′47″W / 51.589829°N 1.829624°W / 51.589829; -1.829624Coordinates: 51°35′23″N 1°49′47″W / 51.589829°N 1.829624°W / 51.589829; -1.829624
OS grid	SU119879

Mouldon Hill Country Park is a country park^[1] to the north west of the town centre of Swindon, within the parish of Haydon Wick and close to Thamesdown Drive. It is owned and managed by Swindon Borough Council.

The park is named after the small hill within it that rises from the River Ray ^[2] and peaks at 105 metres above sea level.

Attractions

The park has a number of paths and walkways together with a delightful hidden lake ^[3].

A new steam train station is being built within the park ^[4].

A section of the Wilts and Berks canal flows through the park and has been restored^[5].

The River Ray ^[6] passes through the park, and is home to many species of fish and wildlife.

References

1. ^ Country Park
2. ^ River Ray, Wiltshire
3. ^ http://www.forestweb.org.uk/timerlandtrailpurton.pdf
4. ^ Swindon and Cricklade Railway
5. ^ Wilts and Berks Canal Trust
6. ^ River Ray, Wiltshire

External links

• Canal Restoration at Mouldon Hill Country Park
• The Swindon & Cricklade Railway
• Haydon Wick Parish Council Website - Overview