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Archway

London Metro · Zone 2Opened 1907

About Archway

Archway is a Northern line station in north London, the gateway to Highgate and the extraordinary Parkland Walk - a disused railway line turned nature reserve running all the way to Finsbury Park. Highgate Hill and the famous Whittington Stone (commemorating Dick Whittington and his cat) are immediately outside the station.

Lines Served

Traveller Tips

  • 1Parkland Walk starts nearby - a 4-mile nature reserve along a former railway line to Finsbury Park
  • 2Highgate Hill and the Whittington Stone are immediately outside
  • 3Highgate village (20 min walk up the hill) has independent cafes, bookshops and Highgate Cemetery
  • 4Hampstead Heath (via Highgate) is accessible for walking and swimming in the ponds

Accessibility

-Wheelchair accessible
-Step-free access
Audio announcements
Visual displays
-Accessible toilets
Tactile guides

Facilities

Shops

Nearby Attractions

Parkland Walk nature reserve
Whittington Stone
Highgate village
Highgate Cemetery
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Zone 2

Travel Zone

Est. 1907

Limited accessibility - check before travelling