Walking in Hackney parks

Hackney benefits from a huge number of walking routes through and between its parks. Below you'll find information to help you make the most of the walking opportunities in the borough!

Hackney walks

The Hackney Parks Forum have created a series of leaflets mapping walks through a number of Hackney's parks and open spaces. The leaflets include information about the parks, walking distances and helpful maps - just follow the links below to download them.

• Walk one: River Lea to Stoke Newington (PDF, 181KB)
  Parks covered: Hackney Marshes, Clapton Common, Millfields, Springfield Park, Wick Woodland, East Bank West Bank Nature Reserve, Allens Gardens, Middlesex Wharf Filter Beds Nature Reserve
  
  
• Walk two: South Hackney's green and open spaces (PDF, 196KB)
  Parks covered: Shoreditch Park, Hoxton Community Garden, St. Mary's Garden, Haggerston Park, London Fields
  
  
• Walk three: Hackney's canals and southern borders (PDF, 203KB)
  Parks covered: Well Street Common, Victoria Park, Wick Woodland, Hackney Marshes, Mabley Green
  
  
• Walk four: Hackney's northern parks and nature reserves (PDF, 203KB)
  Parks covered: Clissold Park, Abney Park Cemetary, Stoke Newington Common, Springfield Park
  
  
• Walk five: Green chains and open spaces - Mare Street to Lea Valley (PDF, 177KB)
  Parks covered: St. Johns Churchyard, Clapton Square, Hackney Downs, Clapton Pond, Millfields, Springfield Park
  
  
• Walk six: Circular - Hackney Marshes and adjacent green spaces (PDF, 181KB)
  Parks covered: Mabley Green, Wick Woodland, Hackney Marshes, East Marsh, Daubney Green

You may also be interested in reading about walks connecting Hackney's parks and open spaces (PDF, 604KB).

Guided walks

The Walking Together programme offers a range of walks which take place in parks within Hackney. The walks are suitable for all ages, especially those who are beginners to exercise, feel unfit or are over 50. The walks take between 30 and 60 minutes and are led by a qualified health walks leader and first aider. All are welcome!

For further information about the walks just contact Surbjit Mahey, Health Walks Co-ordinator on surbjit.mahey@hackney.gov.uk or 07891 498150. You can also visit the Walking Together page.

Ramblers walking routes

The Ramblers have designed a number of routes through parks in Hackney.You can download details of their walks from the Get Walking website.

Capital Ring

The Capital Ring is a surprisingly green route that encircles London. The total distance is 125km (78miles) threading together parks and open spaces, mostly following pleasant residential roads in between. In Hackney, the route passes through both Clissold Park and Springfield Park. Visit the Walk London website for more information.

Olympic Walks

As part of the Olympic legacy, a new walking and cycling route is being developed that will guide people through Hackney to the Olympic Park. The route starts in Finsbury Park and passes through Clissold Park, Hackney Downs and Victoria Park. It is one of seven being developed for the Olympics. To see the route download the Olympic Park Cycle Routes map (PDF, 1.5MB).

If you would like further information on leading a healthy lifestyle, or where you can access local activities, visit www.wellchance.org/.

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Page updated: 3 Jan 2012