Camden Town walk – Camden Town High Street. Image supplied by J.Ligero & I.Barrios
| Start/Finish | Category | Distance | Estimated Walking Time |
| Camden Town / Hampstead heath | Drifter | 3.8 km | 60 min* |
Summary
This walk explores the eclectic suburb of Camden Town in London before finishing in Hampstead Heath with is fantastic views out to the city of Westminster.
Public Transport
Take the Northern Line to Camden Town station. Ends near Hampstead Heath station
Directions
Starting point – Camden Town Station
The Camden Town walk starts outside Camden Town station. From here walk up Camden High St in a northerly direction. The High Street is home to an array of alternative clothing and music stores making it a great place to stop and do some shopping if you have the time.
Continue up the High St over Camden’s Lock on Regents Canal. On the other side of the canal is Camden markets. The markets sell a range of different craft goods and clothing and is the fourth most popular visitor attraction in London. The best time to visit the markets is on the weekend.
Camden Lock – Camden , Image Supplied
From the High St continue north under Camden Lock railway bridge and up Chalk Farm Road. You will pass by the Roundhouse, which is a railway shed turned into a performance space. The building, which was erected in 1846 was originally a railway turntable used to reposition locomotives. These days it is a performing arts centre and has hosted many different bands including the Doors in 1968 and Bob Dylan in 2009.
Continue up Chalk Farm Road, which turns in Haverstock Hill until your get to Pond St. Turn right up Pond St and then left up South End Rd, which is next to South End Green.
Finish – Parliament Hill View Point, Hampstead Heath
Near Hampstead Heath station is the entrance to Hampstead Heath, an ancient woodland in the heart of London. Follow the path into the Heath, continue past number one pond and then east around the top of pond number two. This will take you to Parliament Hill Viewpoint where the walk ends.
Number 2 Pond, Hampstead Heath. Image supplied by George Rex
The viewpoint gives fantastic views to the city of Westminster and is a great place to have a rest before your journey home. If you have some spare time and are a lover of poetry, another nearby attraction is Wentworth Place, the former property of English poet John Keats, which is located near Hampstead Heath Station. The property now serves as a museum to the late 19th century romantic poet.
Camden Town Walk – GPX file
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Camden Town walk – Map
Start – Camden Town station
- Camden Lock Regents Canal
- Camden Market
- The Roundhouse
- South End Green
- Keats House
- Hampstead heath
Finish – Parliament Hill Viewpoint (Hampstead Heath)
