Section 14 of 15, Capital Ring
Hackney Wick to Beckton District Park
5.7 miles (9.1 km). About 2 hours, easy.
Start: TQ 373 844. Finish: TQ 421 811. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 39 m of climbing and 45 m of descent; highest point 10 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hackney Wick.
- Stations
- Hackney Wick, 210 m from the start. Directions TQ 371 845Stratford International, 910 m from the start. Directions TQ 381 847
- Bus stops
- White Post Lane, 70 m from the start. Directions TQ 372 845Monier Bridge, 190 m from the start. Directions TQ 374 843
- Car parks
- Car park, 90 m from the start. Directions TQ 372 845Car park, 110 m from the start. Directions TQ 372 845Car park, 370 m from the start. Directions TQ 369 846
Getting back
The section finishes at Beckton District Park. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Stansfeld Road / Royal Albert DLR Stn, 60 m from the finish. Directions TQ 421 810Jasper Road, 120 m from the finish. Directions TQ 420 811
Planning the Capital Ring
- Planning the whole trail: tfl.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 100%.
About 14% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 9 gates, 7 flights of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 8 m.
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