Capital Ring Section 14

Walks, England, Greater London, Newham
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Capital Ring Section 14

Newham, London

by transportforlondon

  • 2hr 30m / 8.6km
  • 1214

An 8.3km walk from Hackney Wick to Beckton District Park along the River Lea, the Greenway and through Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

  • Picnic spot
  • Refreshments
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly
  • Water feature
  • Public transport

Walk preview

Download a PDF for Capital Ring Section 14 - Inner London Ramblers' website.

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  1. Welcome to Section 14 of the Capital Ring! This walk starts on the Lee Navigation, close to Hackney Wick station.

    Step 1: Welcome to Section 14 of the Capital Ring! This walk starts on the Lee Navigation, close to Hackney Wick station.

  2. Step 2: 🚨March 2026 - Autumn 2028. There are significant closures along the greenway on this section of the Capital Ring which will increase the length of your journey by 1.5-2 miles. Please read the updates in the panel below. 🚨👇

  3. Step 3: Exit the station on White Post Lane and follow the road around to the left to get to the canal.

  4. Cross the bridge to the other side of the canal. You’ll see the London Stadium and ArcelorMittal Orbit to your right.

    Step 4: Cross the bridge to the other side of the canal. You’ll see the London Stadium and ArcelorMittal Orbit to your right.

  5. Follow the cobbled ramp down to the towpath on the other side of the bridge, so that you’re walking with the water on your right.

    Step 5: Follow the cobbled ramp down to the towpath on the other side of the bridge, so that you’re walking with the water on your right.

  6. Shortly you’ll see where the River Lee Navigation and the Hertford Union Canal meet on your right. It always looks very peaceful.

    Step 6: Shortly you’ll see where the River Lee Navigation and the Hertford Union Canal meet on your right. It always looks very peaceful.

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