Finsbury Park Boating Lake – Clissold Park Lakes loop from Finsbury Park

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Finsbury Park Boating Lake – Clissold Park Lakes loop from Finsbury Park

Moderate

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Finsbury Park Boating Lake – Clissold Park Lakes loop from Finsbury Park

02:26

9.46km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.06 km

Finsbury Park Boating Lake

Highlight • Lake

Finsbury Park affords a serene green retreat from the urban landscape that surrounds it. Officially opened in 1869, the park retains many of its original features and is Grade II-listed. …

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1.57 km

Riverpark Canal

Highlight (Segment) • River

Very scenic moments in the the River park - nature awakes after a heavy rain night

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3.12 km

The New River was constructed in the 17th century to bring fresh water to London. East Reservoir, which now forms the Woodberry Wetlands, was added in 1833. The nature reserve opened its doors in 2014.

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3.99 km

The Castle Climbing Centre

Highlight • Cafe

The Castle offers a social climbing for those without a local partner on Monday evenings - details are at castle-climbing.co.uk/the-social

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5.49 km

Walker Fountain Pen Specialist Ghost Sign

Highlight • Structure

This ghost sign originally inspired Sam Roberts to start documenting these old adverts on ghostsigns.co.uk.

He is one of the first people who started documenting London's ghost signs on the …

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6.18 km

Abney Park Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Abney Park Chapel opened in May 1840 and was the first non-denominational cemetery chapel in Europe. When the cemetery owners went into administration in the 1970s, Abney fell into disrepair …

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6.28 km

Abney Park Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

Abney Park is cemetery and semi-public park in Stoke Newington, Hackney originally laid out in the 18th century and one of the "Magnificent Seven" cemeteries in London.

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7.71 km

Clissold Park Lakes

Highlight • Lake

Clissold Park was opened in 1889 and has been a much-loved place for recreation and relaxation ever since. The park has held a Green Flag award since 2006, which is awarded to the very best green spaces in the country.

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9.46 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.79 km

2.97 km

471 m

232 m

Surfaces

3.98 km