Welcome to Purton Common

Purton Common is a beautiful and serene location situated in the county of Wiltshire. The common is a vast expanse of land that is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The area is a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers who come to explore the stunning landscape and take in the breathtaking views. The common is also home to a number of rare species of plants and animals, making it an important conservation area.

The history of Purton Common dates back to the medieval period when it was used as a grazing ground for livestock. Over the years, the common has been used for various purposes, including military training during World War II. Today, the area is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching. The common is also home to a number of ancient burial mounds, which are believed to date back to the Bronze Age.

Purton Common is a place of great natural beauty and historical significance. The area is a haven for wildlife and a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you are looking to explore the stunning landscape, learn about the area's rich history, or simply relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, Purton Common is the perfect destination. With its vast expanse of land, diverse range of flora and fauna, and fascinating history, it is no wonder that Purton Common is considered one of the most beautiful and important locations in Wiltshire.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 10.1°C

Feels Like: 8.1°C

Wind: 9.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Minety Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Johnathon Howard	Sawyers Hill Minety Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 9QL 01666860257 School Website
Brinkworth Earl Danbys Church Of England Primary Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alana Walch	School Hill Brinkworth Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 5AX 01666510406 School Website
Oaksey C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Denise Bray	The Street Oaksey Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 9TG 01666577221 School Website
Ashton Keynes Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Samantha Saville	Gosditch Ashton Keynes Swindon Wiltshire SN6 6NZ 01285861436 School Website
Lea And Garsdon Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sian Alderson	The Street Lea Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 9PG 01666823534 School Website
Bradon Forest School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Dr Sarah Haines	The Peak Purton Swindon Wiltshire SN5 4AT 01793770570 School Website
Crudwell C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ben John	Crudwell Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 9ER 01666577357 School Website
St Marys Church Of England Primary School Purton Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Naomi Clarke	College Road Purton Swindon Wiltshire SN5 4AR 01793770239 School Website
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Anita Ellis	Lime Kiln Royal Wootton Bassett Swindon Wiltshire SN4 7HG 01793841900 School Website
Somerfords Walter Powell C Of E Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christina Brugger	Dauntsey Road Great Somerford Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 5HS 01249720797 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kemble Windmill Hill, Kemble, Gloucestershire, GL7 6AW 5.85 Miles

Swindon Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ 8.54 Miles

Chippenham Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3QE 11.12 Miles

Stroud Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AP 14.53 Miles

Stonehouse Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW 16.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chauffeur Line 0800 097 6450 Beechwood House, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9RN 0.78 Miles
Airport Specialist Transfers Ltd 01666 823388 20 Oakleaze, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9RD 1.36 Miles
Function Cars Of Purton 01793 770323 9 Orchard Gardens, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4EJ 4.03 Miles
Bradies Taxis And Private Hire 01249 891565 Fairmeadow Farm, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4HN 4.86 Miles
Halcyon Cars 01793 854441 52 Longleaze, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 8AP 5.20 Miles
Hills Taxis 07960 660885 41 Jubilee Gardens, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5XW 5.32 Miles
Abbey Taxis 01666 826072 15 High Street, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9AA 5.39 Miles
S.A Taxi 07515 868691 11 Hobbes Close, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0DA 5.57 Miles
Bell Taxis Of Malmesbury 07793 207204 8 Parklands, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0QH 5.95 Miles
Airport Transfers 07903 150030 Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7SW 7.20 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sn16 Minety Malmesbury No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn16 Railway Station Minety Malmesbury No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Sn16 Upper Minety Post Office Upper Minety No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Sn16 Ashton Keynes Road Malmesbury No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Sn16 Garsdon Common Malmesbury No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Sn16 Dolmans Farm Malmesbury No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Sn15 Fritterswell Chippenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Sn5 Red Lodge Swindon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn16 Swillbrook Malmesbury No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Sn15 Brinkworth Chippenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Sn15 Callow Hill Chippenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Sn6 Leigh Swindon No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn16 Garsdon Malmesbury No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn16 Perry Green Malmesbury No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Sn16 Hankerton Malmesbury No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery Ashton Keynes 01793 750645	Village Hall Ashton Keynes Village Hall Ashton Keynes Swindon Wiltshire SN6 6NT
Purton Surgery 01793 770207	Purton Surgery High Street, Purton Swindon Wiltshire SN5 4BD
New Court Surgery 01793 852302	New Court Surgery Borough Fields Royal Wootton Bassett Swindon SN4 7AX
Tinkers Lane Surgery 01793 852131	Tinkers Lane Surgery Royal Wootton Bassett Swindon Wiltshire SN4 7AT
Malmesbury Medical Partnership 01666 825825	Malmesbury Medical P/Ship Priory Way Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 0FB

Local Stores

Purton - Station Road
Station Road
Purton
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN5 4AQ
01793 770004
Store Website
4.82 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Wooten Basset
Euro Garages
94 High Street
Wooten Basset
Swindon
SN4 7AS
01793 853080
Store Website
5.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

George Equine Clinic
Manor Farm Garsdon Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 9NN 01666 826456 horse@georgevetgroup.co.uk Website 3.29 miles

Animals Treated
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Our 24 hour emergency service is run by our team. Please call 01666 826456
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Our 24 hour emergency service is run by our team. Please call 01666 826456
Wed	08:30	17:00
Our 24 hour emergency service is run by our team. Please call 01666 826456
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Our 24 hour emergency service is run by our team. Please call 01666 826456
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Our 24 hour emergency service is run by our team. Please call 01666 826456
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Our 24 hour emergency service is run by our team. Please call 01666 826456
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Our 24 hour emergency service is run by our team. Please call 01666 826456

Animal Physiotherapy Ltd
5 Purton Stoke Swindon Wiltshire SN5 4JG 07776182911 donna@animalphysiotherapy.org.uk Website 4.75 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Purton Veterinary Group (Purton Vets)
77 High Street Purton Swindon Wiltshire SN5 4AB 01793 771869 happypets@purtonvets.co.uk Website 4.76 miles
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Drove Vets - Royal Wootton Bassett Veterinary Surgery
Unit 5 Borough Fields Shopping Centre Royal Wootton Bassett Wiltshire SN4 7AX 01793 852466 woottonbassett@drovevets.co.uk Website 4.94 miles

Animals Treated
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The George Veterinary Clinic - Royal Wotton Bassett
22 High Street Wootton Bassett Wiltshire SN4 7AA 01793 852458 dogandcat@georgevetgroup.co.uk Website 4.99 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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We operate our own emergency service 24 hour a day. Please call 01666823165
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We operate our own emergency service 24 hour a day. Please call 01666823165
Wed	09:00	18:30
We operate our own emergency service 24 hour a day. Please call 01666823165
Thu	09:00	18:30
We operate our own emergency service 24 hour a day. Please call 01666823165
Fri	09:00	18:30
We operate our own emergency service 24 hour a day. Please call 01666823165
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We operate our own emergency service 24 hour a day. Please call 01666823165

The George Farm Vets
18-20 High Street Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 9AU 01666 823 035 farm@georgevetgroup.co.uk Website 5.30 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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We operate our own 24 hour emergency service. Please call 01666 823035
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We operate our own 24 hour emergency service. Please call 01666 823035
Wed	08:30	17:00
We operate our own 24 hour emergency service. Please call 01666 823035
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We operate our own 24 hour emergency service. Please call 01666 823035
Fri	08:30	17:00
We operate our own 24 hour emergency service. Please call 01666 823035
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We operate our own 24 hour emergency service. Please call 01666 823035
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We operate our own 24 hour emergency service. Please call 01666 823035

Local Dog Walks

Mouldon Hill Country Park
A Lovely Park For Dog Walking. There Is A Lake Which Often Has Anglers On It So Best To Keep On A Lead For That Part, But The Actual Hill Is Perfect For Dog Walkers And There Is Lots Of Fields To Wander Into. It Is Also Not Open To Cyclists Which Is Nice. The Second Photo Displayed Above Is Copyrighted To Brian Robert Marshall And Licensed For Reuse Under This Creative Commons Licence. A4198 6.27 miles Haydon End

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Cirencester Park Cecily Hill Gates
Cirencester Park - Cecily Hill Gates Cecily Hill Cirencester Lancashire GL7 2EF 8.29 miles

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Kellaways
3 Large Open Fields Following The River, Nice Open Space For Dogs Who Need To Let Off Steam, Pretty Secure Too For Recall Issues Although Not 100%, Sometimes Horses In One Of The Fields But The Remaining Space Is Huge. 1 Crossing Ln Langley Burrell Chippenham SN15 4LQ 9.95 miles Small Ish Lay By At The Beginning Of The Bridleway That Leads Into The Fields, Space For Maybe 6 Cars.

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Westonbirt Arboretum
Lovely Walk Around Westonbirt, Bit Pricey To Get In. Lots Of People With Other Dogs And Have To Stick To Certain Areas With Your Dog As There Are Dog Free Zones. Can Get Quite Muddy So Wellies Would Be Advised. Mitchell Dr Tetbury Lancashire GL8 8QS 10.16 miles

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Birds Marsh
Very Long Walk, Perfect For A Family Walk Or Where You Just Want Some Peace Tonight From Your Dogs! They Will Defiantly Sleep Well! I Have Walked It Alone However It Is Quite A Quiet Walk And Through The Woods So I Would Advise Taking A Friend 65 Hill Corner Rd Chippenham SN15 1DR 10.60 miles Residential Area, Park Where Allowed.

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Cherhill White Horse
A Strenuous Walk With Amazing Views At The Top, Sometimes Cows Although They Are Totally Used To People If There Just Ignored, Never Seen Sheep Up Here, But Someone Has Said There Are Sheep Occasionally. You Can Walk From Here All The Way To Beckhampton Gallops Its About 5 Miles But Really Lovely Walk, With Green Open Countryside And Spectacular Views. You Can Join The Wansdyke Here. A4 Lancashire 11.73 miles Parking Is Limited Sadly, And The Parking Available Is In The Form Of Laybys On The Side Of The Road (Caution!! Road Is Extremely Fast &Amp; Busy Cross With Caution!!!)

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

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Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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