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Hampstead Heath

London  >  United Kingdom

A wild park of open grassland, deciduous woodland, bog and 25 ponds, spanning 320 hectares, less than four miles from the centre of London.

Aggiunto* da Nick Young
Ultimo aggiornamento 7 novembre 2024

Descrizione

Hampstead Heath is an ancient heath in London. This grassy public space sits astride a sandy ridge, one of the highest points in London. The heath is rambling and hilly, embracing ponds, recent and ancient woodlands. The south-east part of the heath is Parliament Hill, from which the view over London is protected by law. Running along its eastern perimeter is a chain of ponds.

Over 180 bird species have been recorded on the Heath. Summer visitors include Sterpazzola, Luì grosso, Luì piccolo, Rondine, Rondone comune, Pigliamosche and Capinera. Autumn visitors are Stiaccino and Culbianco. Winter visitors include Tordo sassello, Cesena, Lucherino and Organetto. Water birds include Martin pescatore, Ballerina gialla, Moretta, Svasso maggiore, Moriglione and Anatra mandarina. Open heath birds include Cardellino, Gheppio, Fanello, Allodola and Tordela. Woodland birds include Ciuffolotto, Regolo, Picchio muratore, Allocco and Picchio rosso maggiore.

The best birding is done near the Highgate Ponds, the woodland to the west of Parliament Hill and the woodland alongside and east of Spaniards Road.

Dettagli

Accesso

Hampstead Heath is located four miles north of the centre of London. The main public transport options are the Northern Line and the Overground. The Northern Line will be easiest if you are coming from the centre of London, and the Overground will likely be the better option if you’re coming from the east or west. Journey times from the centre of London, say Kings Cross station, will be around 30-45 minutes. The nearest stations are marked with a star. There’s plenty of places to lock up a bike. Please don’t drive unless you really have to - parking is limited.

There are many paths to explore the area. The 7 km circular walk shown on the map is just a suggestion.

Terreno e habitat

Foresta , Alberi e cespugli sparsi , Prateria/pascolo

Caratteristiche dell’area

Collinoso

Percorso ad anello

Si

È utile un cannocchiale?

No

Buona stagione per il BW

Tutto l'anno

Miglior periodo per visitare

Primavera

Percorso

Sentiero ampio , Sentiero stretto

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Facile

Modalità di accesso

A piedi

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

No

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