Shaw Forest Park

Shaw Forest Park is a 40-hectare community woodland around 3 kilometres north-west of Swindon town centre. Dogs are welcome.

About the park

Shaw Forest Park was previously the Old Shaw Farm Landfill. The land has gradually become woodland over several years.

The park has a wide range of habitats, including:

  • hedgerows
  • wildflower meadows
  • ash and willow woodlands
  • grassland
  • scrubland with juniper and alder
  • wetlands
  • two ponds improved for amphibians

These habitats support wildlife, including:

  • birds of prey
  • rare bird species
  • wildfowl
  • amphibians
  • invertebrates
  • roe deer, foxes and other large mammals
  • bats

We own Shaw Forest Park. Our Ranger Team manages it with help from volunteer rangers and other interested groups.

How to get to Shaw Forest Park

The park has a small, free car park. You can reach it from Mead Way at the Hillmead roundabout.

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