Capital Ring Section 15

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• Step 1: 🚨 JUNE 2025 - PLEASE USE THE STEP FREE VERSION OF SECTION 15. This route over the locks is closed whilst lock gates are replaced and there is a two mile diversion in place. Tap “Read More” panel to access alternative route. 🚨

• Step 2: Begin this walk at Royal Albert Station on the DLR. This section is quite flat and less than 4 miles/6km. It explores the once very industrial area of Beckton, the former docks, the River Thames and the foot tunnel at Woolwich.

• Step 3: 🚨 JUNE 2025 - PLEASE USE THE STEP FREE VERSION OF SECTION 15 to avoid a two mile diversion on this route. 🚨

• Step 4: As well as being able to explore the University of East London campus, there are unbeatable views of planes landing and taking off at London City Airport. Kids will love this!

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  Step 5: The start of the section is quarter of a mile away. Follow signs to exit the DLR station in the direction of Becton through the metal fence.

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  Step 6: Cross Royal Albert Way at the lights. Turn right and then left to take the first exit from the roundabout up Stansfield Road.

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