Borough

Barnet

About:

The London Borough of Barnet is a London borough in North London and forms part of Outer London. The area spans from High Barnet in the north, down through the districts of Edgware, Mill Hill, Finchley and Golders Green bordering on Cricklewood and Hampstead Heath in the south.

Did you know that Barnet nearly became a spa town?! Barnet Physic Well was discovered on Barnet Common during the 17th century. The well is a chalybeate spring. Chalybeate is a word meaning "containing iron" and chalybeate water was said to have many health-giving properties. So popular was the water that it was bottled and sold in London!

Routes that go through Barnet:

Capital Ring:

Section 10 (South Kenton to Hendon Park)

Section 11 (Hendon Park to Highgate)

London Outer Orbital Path (LOOP):

Section 16 (Elstree to Cockfosters)

Interesting places on or near the route:

Barnet

Population:

314,564 which is 4.4% of the total London population (2001 Census)

Area:

87 square kilometres

Tube:

The borough is served by both branches of the Northern Line of the London Underground. The Piccadilly Line skirts around the north eastern edge of the Barnet. Visit http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tube/ for more information.

Rail:

National Rail services in Barnet are operated by First Capital Connect on the Thameslink Route and the Great Northern Route. Visit http://www.tfl.gov.uk/rail/ for more information.

Bus:

The borough is served by a large number of bus routes managed by Transport for London. Visit http://www.tfl.gov.uk/buses/ for more information.

Green space:

There are over 200 green spaces in the borough including 7 Local Nature Reserves and 16 Premier Parks, covering 848 hectares.

Local Authority:

Barnet London Borough Council