Finsbury Park to Crouch End

Walks, England, Greater London, Haringey
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Finsbury Park to Crouch End

Capital Ring, Section 13

by mrjamieboyd

  • 25 minutes / 1.8km
  • 82

A stroll along the old railway tracks from Finsbury Park to Crouch End.

  • Picnic spot
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly
  • Public transport

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  1. The Capital Ring is a 78 mile long abandoned railway track looping round London. It’s divided into 15 sections marked by these signs.

    Step 1: The Capital Ring is a 78 mile long abandoned railway track looping round London. It’s divided into 15 sections marked by these signs.

  2. To start from Finsbury Park cross over the railway bridge on the west side of the park and take an immediate right.

    Step 2: To start from Finsbury Park cross over the railway bridge on the west side of the park and take an immediate right.

  3. Step 3:

  4. The path dips in and out of its urban surroundings.

    Step 4: The path dips in and out of its urban surroundings.

  5. Step 5:

  6. Lots of trees equals lots of birds to spot. So keep your eyes pealed.

    Step 6: Lots of trees equals lots of birds to spot. So keep your eyes pealed.

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