Beckton’s parks & those planes

Walks, England, Greater London, Newham

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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?

  • 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.

  • 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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