Hampstead Heath Nature Walk: 1 Year Anniversary of Trail Therapy

Come celebrate both the start of spring and our 1 year anniversary of Trail Therapy with a special 9KM anniversary hike around Hampstead Heath, one of London’s wildest green spaces.

To mark 1 year of our community existing, we’re hosting a beautiful walk in central London that will cover some of the Heath’s most iconic spots. Expect hills, woodland paths, historic landmarks, and one of the best viewpoints in London… all wrapped into a social, steady-paced walk designed for connection, fun, and fresh air.

Whether you’ve been walking with us since the start or you’re joining for the first time, this event is a celebration of the community we’ve built over the past year.

Event Details
📍 Starting & ending point: Hampstead Heath station (Overground)
🗓 When: Sunday 29th March – meeting at 11 AM for a 11:15 AM sharp departure
💷 Cost: Free

🌿 What We’ll See Along the Way:
We’ll begin by passing the ponds and meadows, before walking into the Heath’s woodland paths, and uphill to a few of its most iconic sites - the pergola & hill garden, Kenwood House and Parliament Hill. Hampstead Heath covers nearly 320 hectares and feels more like countryside than city — especially in winter/spring months.

Along the route, we’ll explore:

• Ancient woodland and winding nature trails
• Open heathland with views across London’s skyline
• Hampstead Heath’s famous ponds and wetlands
• If we are lucky, winter birds, foxes, and other urban wildlife
• Quiet corners and hidden paths many Londoners never find

We’ll take our time to enjoy the landscape, stop for photos, and soak up the atmosphere of one of London’s most beloved green spaces.

📏 Hike Details:

• Distance: 9 km
• Elevation gain: 180 m
• Estimated duration: 3–4 hours (including breaks)
• Difficulty level: Easy/Moderate urban-nature walk - there will be some hills.
• Toilets: Available near cafés and facilities on the Heath

About Us

• Group stats: mixed gender, age range from 18–40ish
• Our community hikes usually attract 30+ people via Meetup and Eventbrite - please RSVP correctly so we know whether to wait for you.
• You can find pictures of our past hikes on Instagram
• See (and join) our other hikes on: bio.site/trailtherapy
• We’ll add a comment a few days before to a WhatsApp group for on-the-day logistics and questions.

What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes or boots (mud likely)
• Water
• Snacks and lunch (we’ll stop at Kenwood House which has a café along the way)
• Weather-appropriate layers and umbrella
• Curiosity for wildlife and hidden green spaces
• Bring a friend or come alone (and leave with new friends)

🍻 Optional Post-Hike Stop
To celebrate our 1-year anniversary properly, we’ll finish with the option of heading to a nearby café for a drink or late lunch before heading home.

Legal Bit
Event details are correct at the time of publishing (E&OE) and organised by Trail Therapy Ltd. Routes and timings may vary slightly depending on weather, conditions, or group pace. Participation is at your own risk — please ensure you’re suitably prepared, dressed for the weather, and responsible for your own safety and wellbeing throughout the walk.