FANS of local writer Richard Jefferies can follow in his footsteps for the day.

A guided walk on Sunday, May 9, will cover areas important to the 19th century one-time resident famous for his depiction of English rural life in essays, books of natural history, and novels.

Jefferies based much of his work on his early life in Wiltshire.

The writer lived for a time at Coate Farm and then Victoria Road, Old Town and also reported for the Swindon Advertiser in the 1860s.

Participants should gather at the museum, next to Coate Water, for a 10.30am start.

The walk will start, alongside readings, led by Andrew Rossabi, along the east side of Coate Water, over Cicely’s Bridge, to the Gamekeeper’s Cottage at Hodson.

Here walkers will look around the garden and view the old thatched cottage and the bluebells in Hodson Woods.

The return will be along the west side of Coate Water stopping for lunch.

At 4.30 pm everyone will be welcome to explore Richard Jefferies’ home, watch the film Jefferies’ Land, and share readings from Jefferies’ works as well as those of author Edward Thomas, who he inspired.

This event is free and no prior booking is required.