Finsbury Park - 6.7 miles / 10.8km - London

Finsbury Park - 6.7 miles / 10.8km

Finsbury Park (Opposite Finsbury Park Station Place on Stroud Green Road) Stroud Green Road Gate, Finsbury Park, London N4 2DE

Meet at 6.15pm for 6.30pm start

Trails are quite hard to come by so close to the city, but in just a short route, this area of North London gives you a good variety underfoot. The Parkland Walk is a former railway line, now a nature reserve, that is filled with wild flora and trees, managed only slightly so that you have little dips and rocky sections to keep you on your toes - there’s also a sneaky gradient you won’t notice until the way back.

We keep on with the city rollercoaster, going upwards to Highgate, with a mad dash downhill through a really quiet spot, Queen’s Wood, before resuming our ascent through Highgate Woods, another gem of biodiversity and calm. The surfaces keep changing between pavement and bouncy forest, so it’s a fun one.

This is an out and back. No bag drop and unfortunately public toilets will be closed at this time. Unless you’re used to the area, transport can be a bit awkward so best to stick to the end but remember once out of Highgate, it’s all downhill. Wear shoes that have some grip as it does get muddy if it has been raining.

Please note: This event is only open to Maverick Run Project members. Please confirm that you have joined the Maverick Run Project when you enter. If you want to know more about the Maverick Run Project, please visit https://www.maverick-race.com/maverick-run-project/about/

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Finsbury Park Station, Stroud Green Road Gate, Stroud Green Road, London, United Kingdom