The best places to go sledging in London

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It’s snowing.

If you hadn’t seen it outside or checked your Instagram feed, you’d have been helpfully alerted to the great flurries of white stuff coating the capital by the legions of TV reporters who’ve been dispatched into the cold to point to the sky.

While it might mean the roads are blocked and the tubes are running snow, that’s far from the best way to travel in these conditions. Below are the best places to sledge, sleigh and even ski in London.

Greenwich Observatory

Greenwich Observatory is one of the most popular choices for sledgers in the city and for good reason. The famous hill leading up to the landmark is a great place to take in some stunning snow-covered views, before gathering some serious speed on descent.

Alexandra Palace

The steep hills surrounding this iconic landmark make this a fantastic place to go sledging. There’s a great deal of space, meaning you won’t be fighting for a spot, and to top it off the setting offers some of the most attractive views of the entire city.

Primrose Hill

This prettily-named spot is appropriately gorgeous in the snow and, as it’s also one of the best spots for a view out over the city, it’s suitably high-up and hilly. There’s a decent length run to whizz down and you might even build up a little decent speed too. Expect it to be busy.

Brockwell Park

Known more for its lido than its sleighing scene, Brockwell Park is basically one massive hill, which on a clear day dons some pretty impressive views of London’s skyscraper tops. Head to middle of the Lambeth favourite and go for it in any direction your heart so desires.

Richmond Park

The best high-speed action comes courtesy of King Henry’s Mound, where nearby Pembroke Lodge offers hot refreshments to warm your mittens. Sawyer’s Hill has gentler slopes, with cracking views from the highest point of the St Paul’s, The Gherkin et al.

Parliament Hill

This 322 ft peak is said to have started life as a Bronze Age burial mound. Shake of the heeby jeebies with a dash down its sledge-worthy slope, complete with sufficient bumps, superb views and pubs in close proximity.

Hampstead Heath

Parliament Hill is the real winner in this park but head across to the other side – without falling in the frozen swimming lakes – for more spots to sleigh. Though you’ll be able to get a little run going, you’re probably better heading over for the photo opportunities; Kenwood House is place to pose.

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Crystal Palace Park

This one is if you’re desperate. There are few places to sled in Crystal Palace Park, but if you’re dedicated enough, head behind the National Sports Centre where you’ll spot a small, but decent hill that will give you all the thrills as well as the chills. Once you’re all sledded out, run for the maze and compete to get to the middle. It’s easy, but such fun.

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