Hackney: The Haggerston Hop

A circular walk from Haggerston Overground station.

I guarantee you’ll be amazed by the diversity of street trees to be seen in Hackney, and this tour will give you a taster of what you can encounter.

There must be over 500 different tree species and cultivars growing on the streets of London, many of those are in Hackney, and on this route, first published in my book, London’s Street Trees, we will see dozens. Some of the highlights include ’Forest Pansy‘ redbuds, ’Imperialis‘ alder, Persian ironwoods and a nettle tree. The route takes us through Albion Square which is home to magnificent London planes, and at least one tree of heaven.

Walk details

• Start 10:30, Haggerston overground station
• End 12:00, Haggerston overground station
• Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
• Terrain: Mostly paved surfaces, easy-going
• Places are limited to 15

If you are interested in trees or London, then this walk is for you, it is one of a series covering aspects of the city that you may not have come across before, and introduce you to remarkable individual trees and dozens of species and cultivars that grow on our streets and in our public spaces. All the walks in this programme are led by me, Paul Wood. It’s a way to share my knowledge and passion, and, I hope, to show you London in a completely new way: through its trees.

I have curated each walk to both show off an interesting part of the city and to highlight some fascinating trees. Some of the walks have previously featured in my books either in part or whole, while others are completely new.

Places are limited to 15 people, and are of varying length and difficulty. Some are short and sweet, lasting an hour and a half, while others may take up to two and a half hours. While they follow urban routes, some are more strenuous than others, and while they are open to all, I have included details of each walk’s accessibility and terrain. I am happy to answer any questions you may have about the walks, what we will cover and the routes. You can get in touch with me through my website.