Hampstead Heath from Spaniards Road — 6.0 km Running Route

Explore the Hampstead Heath from Spaniards Road

Location: London, England

Discover a truly picturesque escape on this 6km run through Hampstead Heath, a refreshing contrast to London's urban bustle. Starting from Spaniards Road, your route gently undulates around Wood Pond and passes the tranquil Kenwood Ladies Bathing Pond. You'll experience a mix of parkland paths and open spaces, offering stunning views and a chance to stride through iconic London scenery, including Parliament Hill and South Meadow.

While this route offers varied terrain, it's largely paved, making it an excellent choice for a convenient training run within the city. The modest 70m ascent and gentle hills provide a good workout without being overly challenging, making it suitable for both casual runners and those looking for a scenic steady-state run with a touch of nature.

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How long is this route?

It's a 6.0 km loop in London, England with around 70 metres of total ascent.

How long will it take me to run it?

Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.

Is it hilly?

Mildly. It rates 2 out of 5 on our hill scale — rolling but easy on the legs. About 12 metres of climb per kilometre, 70 metres in total.

What's the surface like?

It's 60% paved with some unsurfaced sections — road shoes are fine for most runners.

Hampstead Heath from Spaniards Road — 6.0 km Running Route

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