Parkland Walk Reviews Summary

Accessibility

Pros:

• "There are multiple entrances, allowing you to join and leave the walk quite freely."
• "Easy to get to as Highgate station is just 5 minutes walk away."
• "Easy access to transport at either end."
• "Cycles are permitted, but access can be difficult along route as most entrances are via steep steps."
• "You can walk cycle run or jog here."
• "A great walking route, not too short, and can be extended into the parks at either end if a longer walk is desired."
• "This is an excellent cycle route, to get you up to Highgate at a gentle gradient."

Cons:

• "The surface is quite rough in many places and access is many locations involves stairs, so wheelchair / mobility scooter users may struggle."
• "Major lack of seating/benches to rest, only seen 1 bench on the Finsbury Park to Highgate section."
• "It is completely unmade path so no good for wheelchair or buggy users and some of the exits are unmade paths you have to scramble up and down."
• "The less well-paved parts of it get muddy after a week of heavy rain: I do not recommend it for use on scooters."
• "The ground is bare earth and can get muddy in the at season, so keep that in mind for your choice of footwear or if you're unsteady on your feet."
• "I would not recommend it for road bikes as there are a lot of gravels...and sometimes broken glass."
• "It may be slightly difficult if you will try push pram after heavy rain as it's getting muddy."

Nature and Scenery

Pros:

• "A lovely oasis of green space between Finsbury Park and Highgate."
• "A surprisingly quiet escape from the bustle of the metropolis."
• "A sanctuary from the busy city."
• "A welcome leafy scar that cuts right through North London."
• "Beautiful nature oasis in the middle of London. This old railway is great for walking and considerate cycling."
• "A real hidden gem and nice escape."
• "A tranquil old railway line passing through the dense tree scape of back gardens in north London suburbia."

Cons:

• "Nice to have this stretch of greenbelt in the city, although some stretches feel more green and leafy than others, and there's inevitably a fair amount of graffiti and other signs of urban grime along the way."
• "It can become a trifle muddy in the winter, after heavy rain."
• "Really nice place to do a daily walk, although a shame about people with the litter, disregard of vegetation and dog mess."
• "The actual path varies in width and surface from a narrow sometimes muddy path between trees to wider sections, but it's always navigable."
• "Full of little flies as trees are so high."
• "Has that weird type of mud that you only see in cities."
• "Don't stray off the path unless you want to be knee deep in doggy's doo and smack apparatus."

Activities and Events

Pros:

• "Start at Finsbury Park and make it all the way and finish for a nice pub meal."
• "Sweet event with Bee, Bat and conservationist stalls plus the local Fire Brigade filling a new pond in the newly developed nature trail this week on this valuable green corridor between Muswell Hill and Finsbury Park."
• "You can walk cycle run or jog here. It is a wildlife corridor and nature sanctuary allowed to be wild."
• "Parkland Walkers a great place to take your dog and to do exercise."
• "Love this little walk to get out of the city. Creates a useful short cut between Highgate and Finsbury Park."
• "Great place for jogging, long walks or just to admire scenery and see insects like dragonflys."
• "A family friendly walking and cycling place. Expect to see lots of runners and dog walkers too."

Cons:

• "Problem is too many people letting their dogs, and they Anny other people who are trying to eat!"
• "Just be cautious, the goatman ghost is haunting this walk!"
• "Unfortunately there are lots of dog walkers who don’t pick up their mess, so you do have to watch your step."
• "Love this walk but for the second time today I gave up and went home due to joggers continually running up behind me and towards me refusing to run around me and expecting me to throw myself out of the way."
• "The only thing to watch out for is the odd inconsiderate/entitled cyclist, barreling along at unsafe speeds, posing a danger to animals and small children."
• "It can be unexpectedly very crowded on some sunny weekends."
• "beautiful place to go walking and riding the only problem I have is with the f****** joggers."

Art and Culture

Pros:

• "Hot spot for graffiti dudes showing off their skillz."
• "Sweet event with Bee, Bat and conservationist stalls plus the local Fire Brigade filling a new pond in the newly developed nature trail this week on this valuable green corridor between Muswell Hill and Finsbury Park."
• "Nice place for a run and to walk the dogs, there are always graffiti artists painting something under the bridge."
• "Beautiful path under trees with smaller trails on the side and some urban touches such as arches with graffiti."
• "Some great graffiti on the walk, definitely worth the walk just to see the old platforms."
• "Only a few knows about this nature reserve in London. It’s a perfect combination of trail walk, art (graffiti) and bit of history (former railway)."
• "There is a spot a with playground, and some underpasses are designated graffiti areas adding interest to the whole experience."

Cons:

• "Nice to have this stretch of greenbelt in the city, although some stretches feel more green and leafy than others, and there's inevitably a fair amount of graffiti and other signs of urban grime along the way."
• "Really nice place to do a daily walk, although a shame about people with the litter, disregard of vegetation and dog mess."
• "Graffiti art is always great to see as well, but its become more tagging."
• "Por favor tener cuidado y sobre todo por la noche, me han asaltado 2 personas de color con cuchillos."
• "Wouldn't advice being there in the dark."
• "Wouldn’t recommend it after dark though."
• "Not very well lit up and not really a place to ride a bike."