Hampstead Village

The Classic Heath Loop

Distance

4.2 km

Duration

1h 15min

Difficulty

Easy

Type

Loop route

The quintessential Hampstead Heath walk, taking in Parliament Hill, the Mixed Pond, and the ancient woodland of the West Heath.

Highlights

  • Parliament Hill views
  • Bathing ponds
  • Ancient woodland
  • Heath flower meadows

Start Point

South End Green, NW3 2PT

Route Waypoints

  1. 1

    South End Green

    Start point, bus stop NW3 2PT

  2. 2

    Parliament Hill

    Best views of London skyline, 98m above sea level

  3. 3

    Mixed Bathing Pond

    Open year-round, dawn swims popular

  4. 4

    Kenwood Estate boundary

    Northern edge, ancient oak woodland

  5. 5

    West Heath

    Quieter western section, bluebells in spring

  6. 6

    South End Green

    Return to start

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