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Hampstead Heath Walking Tour: Woods, Views & Village

This Hampstead Heath walking tour is a 2 hour guided walking tour of Hampstead and Hampstead Heath. Starting at Golders Green Station and finishing in Hampstead Village, the route takes in the Pergola, ancient woodland, Kenwood House, the ponds, Parliament Hill and the village's literary history.

Around 2 hours Starts 10:00 or 14:00 Meet at Golders Green Station Up to 20 people £25 per person, was £30
A winding path across Hampstead Heath at golden hour with the London skyline on the horizon and no people in view

The route, stop by stop

Times shown are for the 10:00 start. The 14:00 walk follows exactly the same route later in the day.

  1. 10:00 · Hampstead Heath Pergola

    Begin among the Edwardian columns and secret gardens of one of London's most unexpected architectural gems.

  2. 10:25 · Ancient Woodland

    Walk through forgotten forests, learn about the wildlife that thrives here and hear how conservation protects this ancient landscape.

  3. 10:50 · Kenwood House

    Pause beneath the neoclassical villa, hear stories of aristocratic London, its art collection and its famous film appearances.

  4. 11:15 · Hampstead Ponds

    Pass the Victorian bathing ponds and learn about the local traditions that have drawn swimmers here for generations.

  5. 11:40 · Parliament Hill

    Take in one of the finest views of the London skyline and learn how the geography of the city has shaped its growth.

  6. 12:00 · Hampstead Village

    Finish in the village that inspired Dickens, Keats and generations of artists and writers, with time to explore its winding lanes.

Good to know before you book

Where and when do the tours start?
Each tour has a central London meeting point shared in your booking confirmation. Westminster and City of London walks start at 10:00 or 14:00. Hidden London and Secret Waterways walks also start at 10:00 or 14:00. The Peak District day trip meets at 06:30 at Victoria Station and departs at 07:00. Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can set off on time.
How long are the tours and how far do we walk?
Westminster and City of London walks last around 1.5 hours. Hidden London and Secret Waterways walks last around 2 hours. All walks are at a relaxed, sociable pace with plenty of stops. The Peak District day trip lasts 12 hours and includes a 45 to 60 minute hill walk.
What is included in the price?
A friendly, knowledgeable local guide and a carefully planned route packed with history and heritage. For the Peak District day trip, return coach travel from London is also included. Any optional attraction entry, food and drinks are not included.
Which days can I book?
Our London walking tours run every day of the week from 22 August 2026. The Peak District day trip runs every Saturday from September 2026. Simply pick the date and start time in the booking calendar for your chosen tour.
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
For London walking tours, free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour for a full refund. For the Peak District day trip, free cancellation up to 72 hours before departure. If we cancel a day trip because the minimum number of bookings is not reached or due to severe weather, you will receive a full refund.

More answers are on the walking tour FAQ page, and you can compare all routes on the London walking tours page.