There is an "ordered wildness" to hampstead heath....

There is an "ordered wildness" to hampstead heath. Unlike Regents or Hyde parks - this is a heath. Good for rambling, toddling or bumbling along. No-one demands you be anywhere at any particular time. You can arrive by broad Street to Richmond overground train N waddle to the 3 ponds up South hill park road.
Then across to the freemason's arms with its pleasant large garden for a thirst quencher.
More toddling on over to Kenwood or parliament hill. And bus back if your feet are tired.

To paraphrase someone "if you are tired of Hampstead heath - you are tired of life".

Ps - try to ignore the Hampstead-ites. Sadly the village is now bereft of any quaint shops and useful things. It's all chains and more than 13 real estate agents!!!
But, south end green is ok for a coffee and a bun.