Parkland Walk

Great trail for a run, walk, dog walking or bike ride. ( not suitable for a road bike). An enclosed way to access north London using a disused railway. You can enter via finsbury park

5k of flat, disused railway line from Finsbury Park to Highbury.
Lots of runners, walkers and dogs. Nice way to spend a Sunday and there’s a real cute coffee shop called Merro around half way.

Great place for walking, especially during quiet times. Can get a bit busy during weekends. Otherwise peaceful walking path. Also during quiet times a great place to cycle with wide paths. The cycle is bumpy and gravelly so not boring. Best part is from Highgate to Stapleton hall. Full of wildlife also a small wildlife park at the Highgate end.

I’ve lived near the Parkland Walk for over a decade, and love having it nearby, as it functions as a good way to get away from the noise and the concrete of the urban sprawl, spend time amongst trees, and get some fresh air. There are multiple entrances, allowing you to join and leave the walk quite freely, and the path is dotted with things to discover, from the “Spriggen” sculpture to the varied graffiti, the “holloways” of trees and the various nature preserves, such as the alkali grasses and the garden at the Highgate end. Many people use it, so you will often find people waking their dog, out for a stroll, or getting exercise. Parkland Walk is one of London’s hidden gems, and well worth a visit.

Absolutely stunning walk. We caught the Muswell Hill and walked down to Finsbury Park. Would absolutely do it again, and this time visit Queen's Wood Cafe too!

Beautiful place, great for a walk or cycling. I would not recommend it for road bikes as there are a lot of gravels...and sometimes broken glass. There are a few pathways with concrete but those are very narrow and pedestrians are all over the place. I found the path to be pretty flat in general so it was not very difficult to cycle all the way. Though, I came from the Camden area and the roads / surroundings are very hilly so it was quite an adventure to reach this place! If you have a car to tow your bikes to this place, it might be a more enjoyable experience! I encountered mostly families and dog owners in this park and everyone was very friendly.

Fantastic nature walk in north london very quirky.

I visited here in April 2022 as part of walking the Capital Ring route around London. This is a peaceful walking route along a former railway line - it even includes some former platforms.

Amazing woodland nature walk all the way from Alexandra Palace towards Finsbury Park. Also a great route for cycling. In crouch hill park you go through a previous train track which has now been turned into a popular nature walk. Highly recommend to all.

Really lovely walk in London - shielded by trees & most noise, in a busy city.

Took a stroll on a Saturday late afternoon & it was busy enough where it didn't feel too quiet, but quiet enough that you could still walk in peace.

There are various entrances/exits along from Finsbury park all the way to Muswell Hill area.

This walk, an old railway conversion, is not fancy in any way, but it's perfect for runners and dog walkers. Its informal feel and graffiti that adorn the sides of the walk give it very Berlin-like atmosphere.

Only a few knows about this nature reserve in London. It’s a perfect combination of trail walk, art (graffiti) and bit of history (former railway) Can get busy and muddy especially on rainy days, so make sure you wear a proper footwear. Otherwise, it’s a beautiful walk in the city. :)

A interesting & scenic walk along the old raised railway line. Fantastic graffiti. We started at Finsbury station.

Excellent place for a walk or cycle, out of the way of busy roads. Can be busy, but it's nice and wide as it was originally a railway line. You can still see some of the stops and platforms. It's like time forgot, and you have no notion that you are still in London, unless you glimpse some traffic, from some of the viaducts or bridges across the walk.

Wonderful! I picked the perfect day as well to go out in the sunshine. I did a 10-minute meditation session sitting there about a quarter of the way through the walk. It's my second time I've been to Parkland Walk and it's worth the visit if you're a fan of nature. I'm certainly adding it to my regular lifestyle.

There are two sections of Parkland Walk which I found out on my latest walk today. The South side stretches from Finsbury Park railway station to Crouch End (the photos from that I've already uploaded). The North side of Parkland is the Muswell Hill section which stretches to Alexandra Palace and I have some cracking pictures of that section for you!

This path along the track of an abandoned railway links Highgate Tube to Finsbury Park. Just that fact alone makes it a wonderful public resource since you can walk, run and bike along the path without encountering a road.

However the Parkland Walk is more than this because it's wide and often raised above (or sunk below) nearby houses. This shields the path and provides plenty of space for trees, people and everything else to enjoy a separate, tranquil experience quite at odds with the surrounding suburbs.

It's a wonderful resource that's a joy in any season - although it can become a trifle muddy in the winter, after heavy rain.

A great and therapeutic walk all the way from Finsbury Park to to Alexander Palace nr Muswell hill , and finish off the walk in the best Wetherspoons in London
The Mossy Well,!! Job Done ,,!!!!!

This is a secret little gem of north London. Our very own “NY Skyline”. An old railway line, now turned mud path with derelict brickwork from old bridges and some edgy graffiti. A great walk or jogging route. Would defo recommend.

The Parkland walk is wonderful: such a great way of connecting different neighbourhoods, under stunning old trees. Masses of people are always there enjoying an easily accessible environment that still feels a bit natural, not madly scrubbed up and artificialised to conform to some weird vision of beautiful nature.

My favourite thing about Crouch Hill/End. A sanctuary from the busy city. In parts, you can barely see houses. Don't miss out on the Parkland Walk North, above Highgate, where you can walk through Highgate Wood and on to Alexandra Palace.