Welcome to the Friends of the Parkland Walk
The Parkland Walk is the longest Linear Nature Reserve in London at 4km in length, and follows the former railway line connecting Finsbury Park to Alexandra Palace which opened in 1873. Its fame is now global as it often features on 'must do' lists for visitors from oversees. At times it can be quite busy and weekends bring walkers, dog walkers, runners and cyclists all out to take advantage of the weather and escape from the urban hullabaloo.
The Wildlife Trail
The Wildlife Trail is a small feature site that we are developing at the Highgate End due for regular opening to the public in the spring 2019. Click on the Wildlife Trail link in the main menu to see this exciting project.
Our Volunteers
We have a small but dedicated group of volunteers who come out to help us maintain and improve the ecology of the Walk. It's a big task that could benefit from more hands and we always welcome anyone who can help in any capacity. No knowledge of conservation is required, just the desire to want to help make The Parkland Walk a better place for everyone. Volunteering is a great way to make new friends, improve your health and fitness and also learn about the natural world.
Conservation Days and courses
Sowing woodland flower seeds and other Autumn tasks on the Spriggan banks. MAP
Saturday 10th November, 10.00 - 12.00 Muswell Hill.
Cutting back excess ash and sycamore saplings and cutting back bramble on the viaduct. Meet on the Walk behind Pure Gym. Run by the Friends MAP
Thursday 15th November, 9.30 - 4.00pm
Wildlife Garden Design Course, venue tba. 2
This training day will provide you with the skills to use basic garden design concepts to plan, develop and enhance your garden or area of green space to attract a wider diversity of wildlife.
Tuesday 20th November, 10.00 - 15.00 Muswell Hill.
TCV. Cutting back excess ash and sycamore saplings, reshaping and lining some small ponds and cutting back bramble on the viaduct. Meet behind Pure Gym. Free tea and biscuits. MAP
Thursday 22nd November, 10.00 - 15.00 The Wildlife Trail at the Highgate end of the Walk. MAP
TCV. Erecting a gate and/or noticeboard into the site and other tasks around the trail including erecting a bird feeding station. Drop in for as long as you want.
Thursday 22nd November, 10.00 - 15.30 Islington Crouch Hill.
A late autumn tidy and clean up run by Islington Conservation team 1. MAP
Sunday 20th January, 10.00 - 2.00pm
Winter Tree Identification Course, venue Railway Fields LNR. 2
This training day will provide you with the skills to use basic garden design concepts to plan, develop and enhance your garden or area of green space to attract a wider diversity of wildlife.
1 Events run by Islington Nature Conservation Team. For further information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 020 7527 4374
All Islington Nature Conservation Team's events for the autumn can be found in their Autumn Volunteer Newsletter
2 All courses are run by TCV. If you are interested, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will forward on your email.