Straight up to Compton.. Terrace

Walk preview

Step 1: Out of Essex Road turn left (right in this picture)

Step 2: You’ll first find St Stephen’s Canonbury

Step 3: Walk with the green to your left and carry on up.

Step 4: Red phone boxes are always a classic for pictures.

Step 5: Crossover the road to Alwyne Villas and follow this road before taking the right up Alwyne Road.

Step 6: Follow this leafy street around, catching it in Spring is one of the best times.

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