YMCA London City and North

Capital Ring link to Crouch Hill station

Connects a key section of London's 78-mile Capital Ring orbital trail to Crouch Hill station via urban streets and parkland. Terrain is mostly flat paths and pavements, easily manageable for families with buggies and dogs on leads. Expect street walking through residential Islington with green spaces providing breathing room from traffic. Worth doing as a practical link that threads through local neighbourhoods while accessing one of London's great long-distance walking routes around the capital

Capital Ring (Section 12)

Follows paved paths and green spaces through Highgate Wood and Queen's Wood before descending through residential streets to Finsbury Park. Mostly flat to gentle slopes with one moderate descent. Excellent for families and buggies on well-maintained surfaces throughout. Dogs welcome on leads in the woods and parks. Links two beautiful ancient woodlands with surprising tranquillity so close to central London, offering proper tree cover and birdsong between urban sections.

Capital Ring link to Highgate underground station

Connects Highgate's leafy streets to London's 78-mile orbital trail through gently undulating parkland and urban greenery. Mostly flat paths with some moderate slopes typical of North London's hills. Suitable for older children but not buggies due to narrow sections and occasional steps. Dogs welcome on leads. Perfect for linking suburban woodland walks with wider Capital Ring adventures, offering surprising pockets of nature between residential areas and excellent public transport access at bot

Capital Ring link to Finsbury Park station

Parkland Walk (South)