Hampstead Heath

Walks, England, Greater London, Haringey
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Hampstead Heath

Highgate, London

by mrjamieboyd

  • 1hr 20m / 4.6km
  • 192

A jaunt around Highgate, London

  • Public toilets
  • Picnic spot
  • Refreshments
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly
  • Water feature

Walk preview

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  1. From Highgate Village, enter the park from the Merton Lane. The Model Boating Lake will be on your left.

    Step 1: From Highgate Village, enter the park from the Merton Lane. The Model Boating Lake will be on your left.

  2. On your right will be the Bird Sanctuary Pond.

    Step 2: On your right will be the Bird Sanctuary Pond.

  3. Take the path round to the right. Follow signs for Kenwood House.

    Step 3: Take the path round to the right. Follow signs for Kenwood House.

  4. You can start to get good views of the London skyline as you make your way up the hill.

    Step 4: You can start to get good views of the London skyline as you make your way up the hill.

  5. Step 5: Top Tip: if you don’t want to spoil the view, don’t look back here and wait till step 7 to get the real show stopper view of the London skyline.

  6. There’s a good little cafe at Kenwood House for coffee and slice of cake.

    Step 6: There’s a good little cafe at Kenwood House for coffee and slice of cake.

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