HAMPSTEAD HEATH 2011

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THIS IS AN INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY WEBSITE that complements The City Of London Corporation, which manages Hampstead Heath.
For ALL FACILITY AND MANAGEMENT ENQUIRIES, do visit its website on the following link: CITY OF LONDON

THE HEATH - Enjoyed by thousands; accessible to millions!

THE HEATH is only a few miles north of central London! It is a glorious area of about 790 acres of sweeping meadows, magical glades, mysterious crannies, ancient woodlands, ponds <that the visitor can swim in or fish in>, valleys, hedgerows  and ,of course, carefully preserved Heathland!

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THE HEATH attracts visitors from near and far and, as well as being a beautiful escape from the din and clamour of the city, it provides a place for people to partake in sport and walking, to meet up, to join family orientated activities and…TO RELAX!

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Hampstead Heath is divided into EAST and WEST by the Spaniards Road, and into the smaller areas below:

EAST HEATH
and the
KENWOOD ESTATE


WEST HEATH
and
 GOLDERS HILL
and
  The EXTENSION
and
SANDY HEATH
and
 The HILL GARDEN and PERGOLA


Ghosts of The Heath

THE HEATH is the natural habitat of many species of birds, such as kingfishers, kestrels and woodpeckers. It is a bird watcher's paradise!
A host of contrasting creatures such as butterflies, moths and other insects also live here..  ENTER

THE HEATH boasts the discovery of over 300 species of fungi, found in the nooks and dark crannies of the woodland and grassland!  ENTER

More than 650 species of flowering plants and ferns have been recorded. A variety of bats  also inhabit The Heath . It has a richness of history  and heritage  and a wealth of flora  and fauna ! It is forever changing.  ENTER

You can peruse wonderful vintage photographs and pictures of how Hampstead Heath and its surrounding areas used to look!
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