Hiking: Stoke Newington Wetlands – Mon 07 Sep 2026

Discover nature's oasis in the heart of the city. Join us for the Wetlands Walk in Stoke Newington. Step in, breathe deep, and be amazed!

Event Details:

• Distance: 4.3 miles (7 km)
• Elevation gain: Minimal (flat, level paths — great for families)
• Difficulty: Easy (1/10)
• Hiking Time: About 2 to 3 hours

Meeting Details:

• Meeting Point: Finsbury Park Station
• Meeting Time: 10:30 AM (departure 10:40 AM)
• Starting Point: Finsbury Park
• Finishing Point: Stoke Newington
• Return to London: Approximately 2:00 PM

What You'll See Along the Way:

• Finsbury Park — a classic Victorian park, and our starting point.
• Parkland Walk — a leafy green corridor along a former railway line, one of London's longest local nature reserves.
• Woodberry Wetlands — a peaceful London Wildlife Trust reserve around the reservoirs, full of birds and reed beds.
• Clissold Park — a lovely park with ponds, an aviary and the elegant Clissold House.
• Abney Park — a magical Victorian garden cemetery and nature reserve in the heart of Stoke Newington.

We’ll take a short suburban walk through five attractive parks and gardens, enjoying plenty of interesting and unusual features. Dogs are welcome, just keep them leashed.