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
Rated out of 5
A lovely place to wander and switch off. With its vast heath and dense woodland, it offers a refreshing natural escape from overcrowded London. Some may praise the viewpoint as spectacular, though it is perhaps not especially unique compared with other spots in the city.
Wilhelm Lau - a month ago
My first time visiting and definitely not my last! A great hike with amazing views over London. We went on a sunny day and it was absolutely stunning. There are ponds with plenty of wildlife as well as swimming ponds, and we spotted lots of birds. We drove, but parking nearby is quite expensive at £3.60 an hour (only payable in 1 hour increments), although there is a tube station very close by. There are so many different paths to explore and we definitely didn’t see everything. Even on a sunny day, many paths were still muddy, so proper shoes are a must!
Paula Santkiewicz - a month ago
Hampstead Heath is a beautiful escape from the city, with rolling hills, peaceful ponds, and stunning views from Parliament Hill. Perfect for long walks, picnics, and a breath of fresh air in London.
Michael Ns - a month ago
Hampstead Heath is the best park in London (if you can even call it a park). It’s so big that you can pretty much find a quiet spot for yourself and your dog any time, even on weekends, when it gets a bit busy on the main paths. It’s absolutely gorgeous, especially in autumn. The only green space you’ll ever need.
Ilinca Cristea - 5 months ago
What a beautiful green space in the heart of London, it was a gorgeous day so that made it perfect.
We even managed to spot the parakeets, and they are so pretty.
Lots of signs telling what wildlufe you can look out for, lakes, swimming lakes as well, which we really impressed with.
Shirley Smith - 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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