Top Dog Walks Around Hampstead Heath and Golders Hill Park…

Written By Jamie Belman

Top Dog Walks Around Hampstead Heath & Golders Hill Park

Explore North London’s Most Iconic Green Spaces with Your Dog

Hampstead Heath and Golders Hill Park are legendary among dog owners — and for good reason. Vast open spaces, swimming ponds, and woodland trails make them perfect for off‑lead fun and relaxed strolls. Here are our top tips for enjoying these local gems near The Wag Club Golders Green.

Hampstead Heath

  • 790 acres of meadows, woodland, and ponds

  • Popular routes: Parliament Hill (views), Hampstead Ponds (dog‑friendly), and Kenwood House

  • Tip: Early mornings are quieter; watch out for joggers & cyclists

Golders Hill Park

  • Part of Hampstead Heath but more formal — deer enclosure, flower gardens, café

  • On‑lead only in certain sections (watch signage)

  • Perfect for: Families with dogs who enjoy calmer spaces

Childs Hill Park & Big Wood (Hampstead Garden Suburb)

  • Smaller but great for quick weekday walks

  • Big Wood = ancient woodland in HGS (hidden gem!)

Jamie Belman
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