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South Bank Group

We offer walks in London and Home Counties, accessible by public transport.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Through parts of Hampstead Village then across the Sandy Heath to Kenwood House. Onwards to Highgate Village and Waterlow Park. Crossing Hampstead Heath back to Hampstead Station. Various drop out points.  Some hilly sections and some sections will be muddy.

Or if any of you prefers a shorter 5 mile linear walk:  Walk is as above but finishes at Highgate Village. Then its a short bus ride or a 10 minute walk to Archway Underground Station (Northern Line, Barnet Branch).

Lunch: Picnic lunch at Waterlow Park. Earlier drink stop at Kenwood House and various pubs and cafes at the end of the walk in Hampstead Village.
For those choosing to do the shorter linear walk, there are plenty of pubs and cafes in Highgate Village.

Train: Northern Line, Edgware Branch

Please note: many factors can affect how long a walk takes and the finish time given is an estimate only.

Wednesday, 3 January 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 26381 85770
Nearest postcode:
NW3 1DL
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Start time:
10:30 am

Meet outside Hampstead Underground station (Northern Line - Edgware Branch)

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking