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Explore Hampstead Heath, nearly 800 acres of wild grassland, woods, and ponds far removed from London's manicured parks. Take a dip in the historic bathing ponds or climb Parliament Hill for one of the city's best free skyline views.
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Hampstead Heath covers nearly 800 acres of largely untamed grassland, woods, and ponds, feeling markedly less manicured than London's Royal Parks. Its historic bathing ponds — separate men's, women's, and mixed ponds — allow open-water swimming year-round, while the climb to Parliament Hill rewards with one of the city's best free skyline views.
The Heath draws dog walkers, runners, and wild swimmers in equal measure, and its size means it can absorb crowds without ever feeling overrun.
Hampstead Heath covers nearly 800 acres of largely untamed grassland, woods, and ponds, feeling markedly less manicured than London's Royal Parks. Its historic bathing ponds — separate men's, women's, and mixed ponds — allow open-water swimming year-round, while the climb to Parliament Hill rewards with one of the city's best free skyline views.
The Heath draws dog walkers, runners, and wild swimmers in equal measure, and its size means it can absorb crowds without ever feeling overrun.
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2h
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early morning, afternoon or early evening
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Active — lots of walking
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Beautiful green space, there is so much to see and do here from lake swimming to the lido. This is a perfect place to bring little ones and allow them to run around. There are various toilets and water fountains located throughout the park which are all functional and hygienic.
Loretta Jannetta-Porter
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