London's Most Popular Walks
According to the OS Map app, with over 5 million downloads in 80 countries, one of the most popular walks is across Hampstead Heath.
A walk across Hampstead Heath offers a timeless escape into one of London’s wildest green spaces, starting from Parliament Hill with sweeping views of the skyline.
- Woodland paths and grassy meadows, famously roamed by writers, poets, and painters
- Kenwood House, nestled among ancient trees, with a neoclassical façade and surrounding lawns
- South Hill Park, the site of the Magdala Tavern, where Ruth Ellis committed the murder that led to the end of capital punishment in the UK
A walk across Hampstead Heath is a timeless escape into one of London’s wildest green spaces.
Author's summary: Explore London's wildest green spaces with OS Maps.