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Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
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| The Archer at East Finchley Station |
more times than I care to mention. The start of the walk was not inspiring; scummy litter filled streams, more like foul water overflow channels than living rivers but within a few minutes these had changed to broad pools filled with ducks, coots and even a stately heron. However the constant drone of the North Circular reminded me where I was.
Soon the path turned away from the noisiest road in Britain (allegedly) and headed alongside streams trapped inside concrete channels. However the mature trees and open green space distracted attention from the polluted water courses.
The next section through Hampstead was very pleasant apart from the heavy rain but I pushed on and soon the clouds cleared and the last section from East Finchley station through Cherry Tree, Highgate and Queen's Woods were walked in warm sunshine. Again it was hard to believe I was in London with these peaceful and beautiful woods.
Highgate station was closed so I continued down the Archway road to Archway tube getting a fantastic view across London to St Paul's in the process.
