Car accessible viewpoints in North London

[Gooly]

I’m visiting family over christmas in North London and fancy going for a drive; does anyone know any viewpoints which are easily accessible with a car and have good night-time vistas (ie city lights, not fields)? Ive heard both parliment hill and ally pally are good but not sure if either have the actual viewpoints accessible by car.

[C&C]

Ally Pally - car gets you some reasonable views from South Terrace.
Parliament Hill - really need to walk for good views.

To check out these and other places, use Streetview on Google Maps as it gives a good idea what you can see from the car.

[StressedDave]

Possibly more east than north but Hog Hill in Hainault Country Park used to be good when I was a kid:

http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=547291&amp...

No idea if the car park closes at night and you'll have to walk up the hill from there.

[ecsrobin]

The royal observatory has parking on the hill and overlooks Canary Wharf . I imagine that’s a good view at night.

[silverfoxcc]

Certainly second the Ally Pally view

Although you cannot park ( M11!!!!) I am pretty sure that there is a good view of Canary Wharf as you come in from Epping way

Oh and if you want a really good view and a good boat ride. Take the river bus to the )2 and return from The London Eye

Superb views from the river