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South Bank Group

We offer walks in London and Home Counties, accessible by public transport.

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Overview

A moderate paced walk but with frequent short stops at points of interest.
There are a few short sections of road walking, but mostly we will be crossing heath and parkland. 
We  will take in various follies and foibles on Hampstead Heath. Then we visit  "The Pergola", Kenwood House and Waterlow Park. 
There are plenty of drop out points if you wish to shorten your walk.  
There are hilly sections and some parts can be muddy and slippery, so sensible footwear is recommended.

Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Train: Mildmay (Overground) Line to Hampstead Heath Station.  (Alternatively, Belsize Park on the Northern Line is a 10 minute walk away) 

Lunch: Picnic lunch at Waterlow Park. Earlier drinks coffee stop at Kenwood House. There are various pubs and cafes at the end of the walk.

Toilet: There is a toilet at the bus station,  2 minutes walk to the left out of Hampstead Heath Station. More toilets at  intervals throughout the walk.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 27285 85640
Nearest postcode:
NW3 2QD
what3words:
social.transit.lodge
Start time:
10:30 am

Hampstead Heath Station (Mildmay Line). Meet by the large "Hampstead Heath" entrance sign across the road from the station entrance.

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