By Chris Guy posted on 23 Apr 2016 in Rural
Black-and-white photo of an circular concrete walkway with a field in the foreground and trees in the background.

M4 Footbridge near Swindon

Since moving to Bristol last year I have spent a bit of time on the M4 motorway and one particular footbridge just outside Swindon has been catching my eye. It’s a wonderfully curved concrete structure with two ramp decks on the North side of the carriageway and a single deck on the South. The other day I went to explore it properly. Here are the results of that trip.

A concrete spiral footbridge in sunlit fields, surrounded by blossom bushes, trees, a fenced meadow and a winding footpath under a clear blue sky.

M4 Footbridge near Swindon

Curved concrete elevated walkway between pillars, blurred red and blue figures speeding past, set against white blossom and fresh green spring grass.

Pedestrians on the footbridge

Curved concrete walkway on tall pillars arches over blossom-filled countryside; blurred figures pass along the top beneath a bright blue sky with wispy clouds.

Pedestrians on the footbridge

A curving elevated concrete ramp winding through trees, supported by pillars with metal handrails and weathered, moss-streaked surfaces.

Footbridge Curves

Black-and-white photo of a sweeping concrete footbridge curving over a flat landscape under a broad sky, with tiny figures visible on the walkway.

Wide Angle Footbridge

Curving elevated concrete ramp sweeping above woodland beneath a clear blue sky.

Footbridge Curves

Low-angle view of a concrete footbridge walkways with a sunburst peeking above the rim.

Footbridge Curves

Black-and-white view through tall concrete pillars of a curved elevated walkway with railings, overlooking flowering trees and the surrounding countryside.

Footbridge Detail

Black-and-white photo of a curved concrete elevated walkway on pillars, winding through bare trees and overgrown underbrush.

Footbridge Detail

Curved elevated concrete footbridge supported by tall grey pillars against a bright blue sky, with bare tree branches visible beneath.

Footbridge Detail

Black-and-white photo of a curved, weathered concrete spiral ramp of a footbridge, with sunlight glinting on the rim.

Footbridge Curves

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