Cafe
West Reservoir Centre
43 locals recommend,
Why locals recommend it
West Reservoir is used for open-water swimming during the summer, but I like to run round it on winter mornings, as the reservoir always seems to have a spooky mist covering it. Whenever I’ve been there, it’s been pan flat, so you get a great reflection of the London cityscape. From Highbury Fields, run along Newland Walk—an old railway line—to Clissold Park, one of London’s finest, with its own woodland trail. Then head to West Reservoir; dip a toe into Finsbury Park before heading back to Highbury Fields via Gillespie Park. That’s 10.5 km.
Rob
January 24, 2017
Tips from locals
Richard
August 4, 2022
This is one of the most popular outdoor swimming spots in North London – as well as swimming, you can take part in water polo, canoeing, kayaking and sailing.
Nikki
September 25, 2021
Water sports including Open Water Swimming. Green Lanes (0.7 miles)
Tanya
February 23, 2018
Wide array of water activity offered in a unique setting. Instructors are great, cafe has some amazing food and the place in itself is a quiet oasis.
Cennydd
August 21, 2016
Wonderful opportunity to see birds and boats for a quiet walk around somewhere that feels completely removed from London
Melissa
February 7, 2016
The East reservoir nature reserve opens in Spring 2016 with a lovely walk. The West Reservoir Centre has boating facilities and cafe with a lovely view.
Unique things to do nearby
Locals also recommend
Location
Green Lanes
London, England
Woodberry Down