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Alexandra Road Park

2 ha

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Dogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Magpie
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • London Coffee Bank — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
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Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Coot +70 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Coot +70 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Marmalade Hoverfly, Batman Hoverfly, Hairy-footed Flower Bee +108 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Grey-cushioned Grimmia, Goat's-rue +3 more · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

25 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Capital Ring link to Highgate underground stationWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Jubilee Walkway (Camden Loop)Walking route
Named routeRound tripRegional walking route
SALSA route (Acton Swimming Baths)Walking route

Sustainable Access to Leisure Sites and Amenities (SALSA) Project route.

Named route
Jubilee Walkway (Jubilee Loop)Walking route

The 'Jubilee Loop' of the Jubilee Walkway. Recommended start point: Charing Cross station

Named routeRound tripRegional walking route
Jubilee Greenway (section 8)Walking route
Named routeRef JGRegional walking route
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Cycling

219 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Quietway 15 (proposed)Cycling route
Named routeRef Q15
Route QCycling route
Named routeRef QRegional cycle route
Route QCycling route
Named routeRef QRegional cycle route
NCN National Route 6 (proposed)Cycling route
Named routeNational Cycle Network
Cycleway 55Cycling route
Named routeRef C55Regional cycle route
Cycleway 38Cycling route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Rowley Way on the Alexandra Road estate

Rowley Way on the Alexandra Road estate

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