Gillespie Park

Walks, England, Greater London, Islington

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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.

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