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The New River walk - Part 1

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Overview

This is the first half of The New River walk, from The Angel Islington to Finsbury Park.  The route follows the track of a 500-year old waterway through the city and parklands.

Tuesday, 12 March 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

There will be a break for coffee mid walk where a cafe and toilets are available.   The walk finishes in Finsbury Park where, once again, there are refreshments available. 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 31463 83230
Nearest postcode:
EC1V 1NS
what3words:
gross.porch.laws
Start time:
10:30 am

Angel station (Northern line)

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 31300 87299
Nearest postcode:
N4 3EY
what3words:
mimic.remote.brain
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm

Finsbury Park station (Victoria line).

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