Hampstead Heath
Hampstead Heath provides a great place to escape the crowds and noise of the city and enjoy some fabulous scenery and views
Hampstead Heath is an 800 acre wilderness park located along a ridge in the northern part of London. It provides Londoner's with a beautiful nearby wilderness escape and several amenities.
This large wilderness features a rambling network of walking paths through open grassy areas and woodlands. Ponds in the park are designated for various uses, a couple as swimming pools, one serves as a small fishing lake and another for model boating. Other amenities include a lido, a sports field and playgrounds. During the spring and summer months, many varieties of wildflowers carpet the grassy areas and surround some of the ponds. Birdwatchers will be able to observe a wide variety of waterfowl, songbirds and more.
Parliament Hill, which rises 322 feet above the city of London, is one of the highlights. A short hike up this gentle hill provides some excellent views of the London skyline.
Adjoining the Heath on the western border is Golders Hill Park. This grassy park features a formal flower garden, a water garden and a duck pond. It also has a small zoo. Unlike the Heath however the park is fenced and it is closed during the night.
Famous poet, John Keats and Landscape painter John Constable both found inspiration for their work from this beautiful area.
All in all, Hampstead Heath is an awesome place to enjoy a pleasant day away from the crowds of the city
Download a detailed City of London PDF map of the entire Hampstead Heath to print out at home from the links below.
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Hampstead Heath Trail Map
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Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoAddress: London, UK
Phone: 020 7332 3322
Official Website: Hampstead Heath
Hampstead Heath Reviews
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The park is beautiful, but demanding. The paths are well constructed, but the hilly terrain can be tiring for this out of shape 62 year old. Still, very enjoyable, and lots of shady places to sit and think away from the city.
Steve Evans - a month ago
Amazing place. Love how natural it feels, great foresty vibes. And good that there's quite a few shared cycle paths which were delightful to ride down. They were very gravelly though so be careful. The lakes and pools were beautiful too. Absolutely reccomend a visit if you haven't been already. Will definitely be back to explore some more!
Dan Rhodes - 2 months ago
A vast green space with lots of paths for dog walking/ running on. At the highest points there's a stunning view over London. There's quite a few different water features and plenty of birds around to look at/ listen to.
Donna W - 4 months ago
Hampstead Heath = London’s wild side 🌿☀️. Big open fields, dreamy views from Parliament Hill, and just pure nature vibes — you low-key forget you’re in the city.
Perfect for picnics, walks, or doing absolutely nothing ✨. Feels calm, a bit chaotic (in a good way), and super grounding. One of those spots you go to reset your mood instantly 🤍.
Dellawati Wijaya - 4 months ago
Directions
| Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Line | Hampstead Station | 10 Minutes |
How to get to Hampstead Heath by Tube
From Hampstead Station exit left onto Holly Hill then go left {north) on Flask Walk (stay right where Flask Walk splits) and then continue north on Well Walk to the path into Hampstead Heath. It is about 10 minutes to the edge of the Heath.
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View of the London Financial District from Parliament Hill in the Hampstead Heath cc licensed photo by Loz Flowers -
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