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Finchley & Hornsey Group

Finchley & Hornsey is a friendly group, open to everyone. We walk mainly in Herts and surrounding counties.

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Overview

Join us for a figure of eight walk to celebrate the summer solstice. The morning walk is 3.5 miles of easy walking from Highgate woods to Alexandra park and back. The afternoon is 6 miles of moderate walking on some of the lesser trod paths of Hampstead heath and the extension. Join us for either or both walks or just for the picnic in the open space in  the middle of Highgate woods (outside gate to cafe). Bring some nibbles to share at the summer solstice picnic.

Sunday, 23 June 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Both walks are mainly on good footpaths, although can be muddy after rain. There are some short stretches of residential road walking on both walks. The morning walk will avoid the very hilly stretches. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 28269 88651
Nearest postcode:
N10 3JN
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Start time:
10:30 am

Meet outside the gate of the Pavillion Cafe, Highgate Woods, Muswell Hill Road, N10 3JN (nearest postcode)

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking