Finsbury Park Parkrun Start – Parkland Walk Nature Reserve loop from Manor House

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Finsbury Park Parkrun Start – Parkland Walk Nature Reserve loop from Manor House

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Finsbury Park Parkrun Start – Parkland Walk Nature Reserve loop from Manor House

01:52

16.5km

210m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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380 m

Finsbury Park Parkrun Start

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Every Saturday, as in many other parks in London and the United Kingdom, a Park Run takes place. Start is 09:00 in the morning. Registration is not necessarily necessary, but it can be done quite easily at parkrun.com.

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933 m

Parkland Walk Nature Reserve

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The Parkland Walk follows the course of the old railway that ran between Finsbury Park and Alexandra Palace. The four and a half miles provides tranquillity and a chance for those living in London, to enjoy the green environment in the very heart of the city.

It is London's longest Local Nature Reserve and supports a remarkable range of habitats and wildlife. Over two hundred species of wild flower have been recorded and it is probably the only place in Haringey where orchids rub shoulders with dandelions and ivy clambers up fig trees.

Steps leading off Parkland Walk
Hedgehogs, foxes, butterflies and a vast array of birds are spotted on a daily basis and a rare species of deer, the muntjac, is spotted from time to time.

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7.90 km

View of London from Parliament Hill

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Rising to 322 feet (98 meters) at its highest point, Parliament Hill is a much-loved viewpoint for Central London. It's named for the view it would have once given towards the Houses of Parliament, though modern development has since masked much of this view. Interestingly, the story goes that, in 1605, Guy Fawkes and Robert Catesby planned to watch the foiled destruction of Parliament from this spot. Remember, remember, the 5th of November.

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8.94 km

Viaduct Pond

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9.37 km

View of London from Parliament Hill

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Hampstead Heath is an ancient, preserved area of open heathland within the boundaries of London. It's a brilliant area to explore at a run with some actual hills to train on. Parliament Hill in the south offers great views across to the city but the highest point is to the north at over 426 ft (130 m). It's a great place for open water swimming with a men's, a women's and a mixed pond available. You can swim all year if you fancy it or just aim here on a hot day and cool off mid run.

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10.1 km

Two Piece Reclining Figure No. 5 by Henry Moore

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Two Piece Reclining Figure, No. 5,
1963–1964 by Henry Moore

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10.5 km

Kenwood House

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Kenwood House is a grand former stately home that was constructed in the 17th century. Today, it stands proud on the northern edge of Hampstead Heath and is home to landscaped gardens, a cafe and a world-class art collection, which includes works by the likes of Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Constable and Turner.

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14.2 km

Old Station on Parkland Walk

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The remains of the train station which closed in 1970. You can still see the platforms and stairs up to the former entrance. Today there’s a cafe up there.

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