Beckton’s parks & those planes

Walks, England, Greater London, Newham
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Beckton’s parks & those planes

North Woolwich, London

by GoJauntly

  • 25 minutes / 1.8km
  • 34

A stroll through two parks in North Woolwich. There are great views of aeroplanes taking off at London City Park. Right near the DLR too.

  • Picnic spot
  • Dog friendly
  • Wheel friendly
  • Great views
  • Child friendly
  • Public transport

Walk preview

Map preview for Beckton’s parks & those planes
  1. Start at Royal Albert DLR stop or walk to Beckton District Park from somewhere nearby.

    Step 1: Start at Royal Albert DLR stop or walk to Beckton District Park from somewhere nearby.

  2. Look out for the roundabout, cross safely and head on over to Stansfeld Road.

    Step 2: Look out for the roundabout, cross safely and head on over to Stansfeld Road.

  3. Keep walking until you see the zebra crossing and cross safely. The entrance to the park is straight ahead.

    Step 3: Keep walking until you see the zebra crossing and cross safely. The entrance to the park is straight ahead.

  4. Explore the park as you like or follow this avenue of trees. Did you know that the Capital Ring goes along this same route?

    Step 4: Explore the park as you like or follow this avenue of trees. Did you know that the Capital Ring goes along this same route?

  5. If you hear a rumble look to your right and you will see aeroplanes taking off from and landing at London City Airport.

    Step 5: If you hear a rumble look to your right and you will see aeroplanes taking off from and landing at London City Airport.

  6. Step 6: It’s a rather incredible site and you might spot several avid plane enthusiasts taking pictures. There’s also a large grassed area for team sports like Football.

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