The walk ends in Stoke Newington, home to a coterie of quirky independent caf\u00e9s, restaurants, pubs and bars.<\/p>
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Woodberry Wetland in the heart of London\/Credit: Getty<\/figcaption><\/figure> Finsbury Park to Stoke Newington walk<\/h2>
3.8 miles\/6.1km | 2 hours | easy | 23m ascent<\/em><\/p>
1. Start<\/h4>
At the exit to Finsbury Park station turn left, cross Stroud Green Road and head through the gated entrance to Finsbury Park. After 100m, bear left on a tarmac footpath, then left again shortly afterwards to go uphill.<\/p>
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Finsbury Park\/Credit: Getty<\/figcaption><\/figure> 2. McKenzie Flower Garden<\/h4>
At a fingerpost, turn right (signed \u2018Stoke Newington 3m\u2019) to cross a park road and pass to the right of a caf\u00e9 and playground. Go through McKenzie Flower Garden with a lake to your left and continue along the path, following Capital Ring signs. Cross another park road and head forward to a gate.<\/p>
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3. New River<\/h4>
Cross the road at the pedestrian lights, turn left and after 15m go through a large kissing gate onto the New River. Follow the New River Path for approximately 3km, carefully crossing the Seven Sisters Road and accompanying the river as it passes two large reservoirs and Woodberry Wetlands (well worth a visit and has a caf\u00e9\/toilets). Cross a footbridge, turn right and reach Green Lanes beside the fortress-like Castle Climbing Centre.<\/p>
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