Yes, Spring has sprung. Light green mini leaves scatter the branches as we walk along “the longest linear nature reserve in London”.
This is the northern part of the walk, probably about a kilometre long. The Parkland walk follows the route of an old railway line, which used to run from Finsbury Park to Alexandra Palace. It was also due to be incorporated into the Underground system as part of the Northern Line, but the Second World War put paid to that idea. The fact that it no longer exists has certainly given Alexandra Palace and Muswell Hill their “village” atmospheres – no hoards of visitors spilling from underground stations into the no-longer independent cafes and shops. Full history here.
Sorry, no photos of the actual path (just Duck Duck Go it!), just some arty shots of leaves. And, oh Lord, some black and white shots as well!
