Hampstead
Hampstead is an affluent neighbourhood in north London fringing one of the capital's most famous heathland parks. The Heath offers open swimming ponds and panoramic views over the city.
Taking your dog to Hampstead
- Dog walks
- 32
- Nearby towns
- 4
Closest: Notting Hill, 3.3 miles
Pymmes Park and Pymmes Brook Circular
Edmonton, Greater London
2.5 mi · Easy
Pymmes Park and Pymmes Brook Circular is a 4km easy dog walk combining a Victorian Grade II listed park in Edmonton with off-lead walking along the Pymmes Brook corridor in north-east London. Brook paddling access is available throughout the linear section.
Hampstead Heath: Sandy Heath and West Heath Loop
Hampstead, Greater London
3.4 mi · Easy
Hampstead Heath Sandy Heath and West Heath Loop is a 5.5km easy off-lead dog walk through the quieter western section of Hampstead Heath, covering Sandy Heath birch scrub and the West Heath SSSI heathland and ancient woodland. Dogs can swim at the Vale of Health pond. Less busy than the Parliament Hill section.
Hampstead Heath: Kenwood and East Heath Circuit
Hampstead, Greater London
6 mi · Moderate
The Hampstead Heath Kenwood and East Heath Circuit is a 9.7km moderate dog walk through the northern section of Hampstead Heath, taking in Kenwood House grounds, the Highgate Ponds and dense ancient woodland. Dogs are welcome off lead across most of the route but must be on lead near the ponds and Kenwood's formal garden areas.
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