Hampstead Heath Run, London (5 km)

Hampstead Heath is a huge stretch of woodland, meadows, and ponds on one of the highest points in London — it feels wilder than almost anywhere else in the city. This 5 km loop crosses the open grass of Parliament Hill, dips through the trees, and passes the bathing ponds on the way back.

The route

• Start: Hampstead Heath, near the Parliament Hill Fields entrance
• End: Hampstead Heath (circular)
• Distance: About 5.0 km (3.1 miles)
• Terrain: Grass tracks, gravel paths, and woodland trails — rolling hills with roughly 50 m of ascent; can be muddy after rain

Finding the way needs more attention than in a formal park — paths fork, signs are sparse, and it is easy to add distance with a wrong turn. The GPX track keeps you on the main circuit. Expect dog walkers, families, and swimmers near the ponds on warm days.

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