Dollis Valley Greenwalk
16 km / 10 miles
Gtr London
Dollis Valley Greenwalk is a 10-mile riverside walk from Mill Hill to the northern friges of Hampstead Heath linking areas of public open space along the valley of the Dollis Brook, a tributary of the Brent, that rises near Arkley. It passes through Moat Mount Nature Reserve, Barnet Gate Wood, an ice age forest remnant, Totteridge Fields, and under Mill Hill viaduct. It provides many habitats for plants and other wildlife. Spot colourful flashes of the Kingfisher in Finchley or Ragged Robin in Brook Farm open space.
Most of the route is moderately flat and surfaced, and is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. The path is waymarked with white direction arrows on a green disc. It is designed to link with the public transport system, and also links the London Loop with the Capital Ring, and is coincident with each for part of its route.
Details:
| Path Type: | Paths Marked on OS mapping | |
| Waymark: | White direction arrows and name on green disc | |
| Attributes: | River; Urban | |
| Start: | TQ210941 - Moat Mount car park, Mill Hill, Gtr London  |
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| Finish: | TQ258881 - Meadway, Hampstead Heath Extension, Hampstead Garden Suburb, Greater Lomdon |
Publications, Badges and Certificates:
| Leaflets: | Dollis Valley Greenwalk (Barnet Council) |
| Paperback: | Big Walks of London (John Merrill Foundation - 2008) |
Maps: |
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| Purchase Ordnance Survey Maps (path is named on OS maps): | |
| OS Landranger: | 176, 166 |
| OS Explorer: | 173 |
| OS Explorer Active: | 173 |
Group Accommodation within 5 Km of this Path:
| Hostel Accommodation: | Palmers Lodge, Swiss Cottage, London | 4 Km |
| Hostel Accommodation: | All Star Hostel, Kilburn, London | 4 Km |
Connected Paths:
| Paths Marked on OS mapping: | Capital Ring; London Loop |
| Other Paths: | Green London Way; London to St. Albans; Middlesex Greenway; Three Borough Challenge Walk |
| Anytime Challenges: | Gerald Colton Way |
Downloads:
| GPS Exchange Format Route File: | Dollis Valley Greenwalk GPX Exchange Format Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| MemoryMap Route file: | Dollis Valley Greenwalk Memory Map Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| Tracklogs Route file: | Dollis Valley Greenwalk Tracklogs Route file | Login to Download (Members Only) |
Route Profile:
| 16.0 Km (9.9 miles) 125 m (410 ft) ascent 127 m (417 ft) maximum height |
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