Guided Walks
Walks on Hampstead Heath

Guided walk in front of Fenton HouseOur monthly guided walks are essential for anyone interested in the history, conservation and ecology of the heath. For a minimal charge you can see the Heath afresh. Listen to the songs of its passing migrant birds, walk along its old Saxon ditches, admire trees that have grown since the first Elizabeth was a child, discover hidden gardens and secret arches, and learn to read the Heath in ways that will enrich every one of your visits.

Walks are held on the first Sunday of every month except January. Most start from Burgh House, New End Square, Hampstead Village.  Starting times are either 10.30am or 2.30pm. Walks last approximately two hours, and you are recommended to wear suitable footwear as conditions may be rough or muddy.

You will be invited to make a minimum donation of £2 per adult, collected at the beginning of each walk, to help support future development of the walks programme.

The Society does not organise walks specifically for children but they are always welcome so long as they are suitably shod, can walk reasonable distances and are accompanied by an adult taking full responsibility for them.

Parking at Burgh House, especially in spring and summer is very difficult. The Heath car park on East Heath Road is 10 minutes walk. 

For further information contact the walk organiser, Thomas Radice, on 020 8455 1025 (mobile 07941 528 034) or email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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3 October 2010

Practical Conservation

2.30pm; meet at Burgh House

led by Rupert Sheldrake, biologist, author and advisor to the H&HS Heath Committee.

 
7 November 2010

Habitats of the Heath

10.30am; meet at the Kenwood Kitchen Garden entrance, Hampstead Lane

led by Linda Dolata, official volunteer guide, Kew Gardens

 
5 December 2010

Hampstead Heath Management

10.30am; meet at Burgh House

led by Meg Game, Ecologist, City of London

 
January 2011

No walks in this month.

 
6 February 2011

Ponds of the Heath

10.30am; meet at Burgh House

led by Marc Hutchinson, Secretary, Hampstead Heath Winter Swimming Club; member of the H&HS Committee and Heath Sub-Committee

 
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