The Parkland Walk is officially London’s longest Local Nature Reserve, which makes it one of the best walks to spot wildlife – and we’re not just talking about club-footed city pigeons. Depending on the time of year, you’ll share your walk with hedgehogs, foxes or dinky muntjac deer. The leafy 4km route follows a disused railway line that used to connect Finsbury Park and Alexandra Palace and you can still spot echoes of the old track in the form of tunnels and abandoned platforms along the way. It’s the perfect place for a weekend outing whether you’re a dog walker, runner or cyclist. Start at Finsbury Park and follow the route all the way to Alexandra Palace.