Hampstead Village

The Ponds & Woodland Circuit

Distance

3.1 km

Duration

55 min

Difficulty

Easy

Type

Loop route

A tranquil loop through Hampstead Heath's eastern section — past all three bathing ponds, through ancient mixed woodland, and back via the Lido.

Highlights

  • Three bathing ponds
  • Ancient mixed woodland
  • Lido
  • Bird sanctuary

Start Point

Gospel Oak Station, NW5 1NE

Route Waypoints

  1. 1

    Gospel Oak Station

    Overground station, NW5 1NE

  2. 2

    Lido

    Open-air swimming pool, open May–September

  3. 3

    Mixed Pond

    Open year-round swimming

  4. 4

    Men's Pond

    Dawn swimming popular in winter

  5. 5

    Ladies' Pond

    Women only, beautiful woodland setting

  6. 6

    Bird Sanctuary Pond

    Nature reserve, no swimming

  7. 7

    Gospel Oak Station

    Return

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