Whitings Hill Open Space, 9 Greenland Road, Barnet, EN5 2AQ, London
Whitings Hill Open Space
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4.4
Wildland
Under 1 hour
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Why it's Wildland
4.4A rounded grassy hill is the defining feature here: climb to the top for views across the surrounding area, then explore the scattered trees and bramble patches below. The neighbouring Whitings Wood offers a separate, more wooded extension to the visit.
Whitings Hill is a modest green escape on Barnet’s edge, with an open hilltop view, a small stream and a neighbouring young woodland. Its appeal lies in that change of scene: open grass and sky on the hill, then trees and bramble at the edge of the site.
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The experience
A brief open-air visit centred on the grassy hilltop and its views. The small stream and neighbouring Whitings Wood provide additional features, but no verified waymarked circuit or facilities are established by the available sources.
Things to do
Take in the hilltop view
Walk to the top of the rounded grassy hill, identified by the Woodland Trust as the dominant feature of the open space, and look out over the surrounding area.
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Explore the adjoining Whitings Wood
The seven-hectare Whitings Wood is next to the open space and can be accessed from it, according to the supplied place information. Confirm current access and paths before visiting.
Look for the stream and bramble patches
A small stream is reported to flow through the open space, while the Woodland Trust notes bramble patches and a blackberry harvest. Do not assume access to the water or that berries are ripe or safe to eat.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Under 1 hour
Hilltop views
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Enter from a reported access point; confirm the entrance and current access before setting out.
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Walk to the rounded grassy hill and pause at the top for views over the surrounding area.
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Return the way you came; no verified circular route is available in the supplied sources.
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Hill and neighbouring wood
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Explore the grassy hill and its views.
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If access is available, continue into adjoining Whitings Wood for a change from open grass to trees.
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Allow extra time to return by a route you have confirmed locally; a linked circuit is not verified.
Verified history
The available sources describe the site’s landscape and neighbouring woodland but do not establish a specific history for the open space. Whitings Wood was planted on former grassland in 1996, according to the supplied place information.
Hidden details
A small stream through the open space — A stream described as a tributary of Dollis Brook is reported to flow through the site. Its precise course and visitor access are not verified.
Whitings Wood is a separate adjoining site — The adjacent woodland is reported as seven hectares and planted in 1996 on former grassland. The supplied source names oak, ash, field maple and woody shrubs among its vegetation.
When to go
April · May · June · July · August · September · A clear daytime visit for hilltop views; no specific quieter time is verified.
The open grassy hill and scattered trees are likely to look greener in the growing season. The Woodland Trust reports bramble patches and a blackberry harvest, but does not specify harvest dates.
Views depend on visibility. Check the forecast and expect outdoor ground conditions to vary; path surfaces are not verified.
What to look for
Look for the rounded grassy rise that dominates the site, scattered trees and clusters of trees, bramble patches, and the small stream reported to run through the open space. Whitings Wood lies alongside it.
Best time to go
Spring to early autumn for greener grass, foliage and seasonal brambles; the hilltop views can also be enjoyed in clearer weather at other times of year.
Choose a clear day for the broadest views from the hilltop. Spring and summer bring fuller greenery; check conditions before travelling.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
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- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Practical information
Opening & access
Described as a public open space, with access reported from Shelford Road, Quinta Drive, Brett Road and Hackforth Close. The supplied Google Maps pin marks the place, not an entrance. Check local access information before setting out.
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Parking
Parking information not verified. The supplied map pin is not an entrance or parking location; check before visiting.
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Toilets
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Food & drink
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Dogs
Dog rules have not been verified; check before visiting.
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Accessibility
Surface, gradients and step-free access have not been verified. Check before visiting if access requirements are important.
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Around Whitings Hill Open Space
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
