The Parkland Walk is a colourful hidden gem running across the heart of north London.

Ham&High photographer Polly Hancock took a lockdown wander between Highgate and Crouch Hill, and she captured the vibrancy of what is London's longest linear nature reserve.

Ham & High: Fungi growing on fallen tree on the Parkland Walk.Fungi growing on fallen tree on the Parkland Walk. (Image: Polly Hancock)

Ham & High: The disused platforms at the former Crouch End Station on the Parkland Walk linear nature reserve.The disused platforms at the former Crouch End Station on the Parkland Walk linear nature reserve. (Image: Polly Hancock)

Ham & High: Much of the brickwork along the Parkland Walk is now used by graffiti artists. Picture are the former Crouch End Station buildings.Much of the brickwork along the Parkland Walk is now used by graffiti artists. Picture are the former Crouch End Station buildings. (Image: Polly Hancock)

Ham & High: Winter greenery provided by ivy that clings to trees in the Parkland Walk.Winter greenery provided by ivy that clings to trees in the Parkland Walk. (Image: Polly Hancock)

Ham & High: A pop of colour as fungi growing on fallen Parkland Walk treeA pop of colour as fungi growing on fallen Parkland Walk tree (Image: Polly Hancock)

Ham & High: The former Crouch End Station buildings in the Parkland Walk are decorated by brightly coloured graffiti.The former Crouch End Station buildings in the Parkland Walk are decorated by brightly coloured graffiti. (Image: Polly Hancock)

Ham & High: Sculpture of a Spriggan by Marilyn Collins was installed in the Parkland Walk in 1993.Sculpture of a Spriggan by Marilyn Collins was installed in the Parkland Walk in 1993. (Image: Polly Hancock)

Ham & High: The nature trail in the Parkland Walk is a family attraction.The nature trail in the Parkland Walk is a family attraction. (Image: Polly Hancock)

Ham & High: Walking, cycling and running along the Parkland Walk on a wintry lockdown day.Walking, cycling and running along the Parkland Walk on a wintry lockdown day. (Image: Polly Hancock)

Ham & High: Marilyn Collins' Sculpture of a Spriggan leaps out at passers-by in the Parkland Walk.Marilyn Collins' Sculpture of a Spriggan leaps out at passers-by in the Parkland Walk. (Image: Polly Hancock)