Gillespie Park

Walks, England, Greater London, Islington
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Gillespie Park

Highbury West, London

by dave

  • 40 minutes / 1.3km
  • 76

Short walk to an ecological centre, a stone's throw from Finsbury Park Station. Learn about wildlife gardening and green living.

  • Picnic spot
  • Child friendly
  • Public transport
  • Wildlife

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  1. Find the entrance to this hidden oasis on Seven Sister Road just across from the side entrance to Finsbury Park station.

    Step 1: Find the entrance to this hidden oasis on Seven Sister Road just across from the side entrance to Finsbury Park station.

  2. Beware you’ve got to climb some steps to get access from this entrance.

    Step 2: Beware you’ve got to climb some steps to get access from this entrance.

  3. Once at the top you’ll see a sign directing you to the Ecology centre.

    Step 3: Once at the top you’ll see a sign directing you to the Ecology centre.

  4. Full steam ahead, the train tracks will be on your right.

    Step 4: Full steam ahead, the train tracks will be on your right.

  5. Along the path you’ll spot some wire structures along the path, these represent historical milestones.

    Step 5: Along the path you’ll spot some wire structures along the path, these represent historical milestones.

  6. Step 6:

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