The whole of the Parkland Walk is used by the Capital Ring, so if you wish you can extend your walk at each end by continuing along that: eastwards through Finsbury Park or westwards via Queen's Wood and Highgate Wood.

Dan Hobson

October 31, 2019

Hiking

The Parkland Walk is London's longest nature reserve and is home to more than 200 species of wildflowers, as well as hedgehogs, foxes, butterflies, many species of birds and a rare species of deer, muntjac, which can be observed occasionally.

Mat

May 19, 2018

Hiking

Parkland Walk follows the course of the old railway that ran between Finsbury Park and Alexandra Palace. It's a relaxing and shaded route, with lots of street art and perfect for practising trail running or cycling in London.

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Embark on the Alexandra Palace & Highgate Wood loop from Finsbury Park, a moderate hike spanning 8.5 miles (13.7 km) with an elevation gain of 452 feet (138 metres), typically…

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Embark on a moderate hike along the Parkland Walk, a 4.7 miles (7.5 km) route that takes about 2 hours to complete. You will experience a gentle ascent, gaining 288…

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Noisy Robins loop from Finsbury Park

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 2.33 km

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 50 m

Open 24 hours

Contacts

Florence Road, London N4 3EY

www.parkland-walk.org.uk

Weather

Tuesday 5 May

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17 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Location: London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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Spriggan sculpture on Parkland Walk

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Alexandra Palace & Highgate Wood loop from Finsbury Park

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Noisy Robins loop from Finsbury Park

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