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.
BIG SPRING LITTER PICK - Sunday 24 March, 2.00 - 4.00
It's that time of year again and we will be holding our annual Big Clean Litter Pick. We will be running three groups. One group will start at Crouch End Hill at the Platforms and work towards Finsbury Park. The second group will start at Finsbury Park and hopefully meet up with the first group. The third group will cover from Muswell Hill to Muswell Hill Road. Please do get involved and bring friends and family to make it a really successful afternoon. As we will be pulling items out of the back of the nature reserve we really do need lots of help. To ensure we have the right amount of litter pickers and gloves for each group, please let us know you intend to come by emailing us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject 'Spring Clean 2019'. Tell us which group you would like to join and we'll send you all the details.
Conservation Days and Litter Picks
Saturday 9th February, 10.00 - 12.00 The Wildlife Trail at the Highgate end of the Walk. MAP
A wide variety of tasks to suit everyone as we prepare the site for a spring opening.
Thursday 14th February, 10.00 - 15.30 Islington Crouch Hill. MAP
Hazel coppice and path drainage. Coppicing some mature hazel along the tree trail and keeping the drainage channel along the main path clear of debris. Run by Islington Conservation team 1.
Tuesday 26th February, 10.00 - 15.00 Muswell Hill viaduct. MAP
Right next to the best view of London we will be carrying out a range of access and woodland management tasks.
Thursday 28th February, 10.00 - 15.00 The Wildlife Trail at the Highgate end of the Walk. MAP
A wide variety of tasks to suit everyone as we prepare the site for a spring opening.
Sunday 10th March, 14.00 - 16.00 The Wildlife Trail at the Highgate end of the Walk. MAP
Breaking with tradition we're trying out a Sunday afternoon for a change to see if that works better. There will be a wide variety of tasks including weaving hazel fencing and planting.
Thursday 14th March, 10.00 - 15.30 Islington Crouch Hill. MAP
Tree Trail and Blythwood Bank. Laying wood chip and repairing path edging along the tree trail, and weeding our new plants on the Blythwood bank. Run by Islington Conservation team 1.
Sunday 24th March, 14.00 - 16.00 Muswell Hill, Crouch End and Stroud Green
Our Big Annual Litter Pick. Volunteers needed en masse! See article above
Tuesday 26th March, 10.00 - 15.00 Muswell Hill. MAP
Working on a series of small ponds and planting around the site.
Thursday 28th March, 10.00 - 15.00 The Wildlife Trail at the Highgate end of the Walk. MAP
Access and woodland management tasks including planting.
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 Winter Volunteer Newsletter