Bethnal Green — Stratford

Betstr two
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By Hugh Hudson on 12 Nov 2023

Distance

5km/3mi

Ascent

24m

Descent

34m

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Description

This is mostly the same route as BETSTR one, but I think this version is more clearly plotted, and shows a shorter and easier line across and between the canals and river Lea north and west of the London stadium, and clarifies the route out of Victoria Park. This is the route we actually walked while trying to follow BETSTR one

This is mostly the same route as BETSTR one, but I think this version is more clearly plotted, and shows a shorter and easier line across and between the canals and river Lea north and west of the London stadium, and clarifies the route out of Victoria Park. This is the route we actually walked while trying to follow BETSTR one

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Reviews - 3

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3)

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Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Bus stop (0)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

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Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Not present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Not present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 70.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 5.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 5.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 1.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unsigned (1)

Successfully completed

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Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

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100.0% of the route is on roads (1)

97.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

97.0% of the route is paved (1)

There is no data on muddiness

3.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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2X November 2023 by Strider
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Bethnal Green
Grid Ref TQ3499582781
Lat / Lon 51.52782° / -0.05534°
Easting / Northing 534,995E / 182,782N
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Stratford
Grid Ref TQ3859784370
Lat / Lon 51.54122° / -0.00282°
Easting / Northing 538,597E / 184,370N
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reviews

Strider

12 Nov 2023 Autumn
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We walked from Bethnal Green to Stratford.
Agree with the previous two reviews. Quite a varied walk for a city wander with lots of architecture and monuments, parks and precincts.
Seeing the former Olympic site was interesting.
Flat surfaces all the way with exception of the very end at Stratford Station (steps), but here lifts can take you from the station precinct to the bridge into the shopping centre. Bridge over canal has sloped access. Good for wheels.
A lovely walk.
Probably very crowded when West Ham play at home!.

David Sanderson

12 Nov 2023 Autumn
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A varied and thoroughly enjoyable walk. A mixture of pavement, park, towpath and plaza.

Hugh Hudson

12 Nov 2023 Autumn
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We walked this from Bethnal Green to Stratford as part of a six route group walk from King's Cross to Romford. An excellent route, fairly direct, on easy surfaced paths and using safe crossings of all the major roads. There is a flight of steps at the Stratford end but it can be avoided using a lift. There are also steps on the bridge over the Hertford Union canal, which are avoidable using ramps.

A simple pavement walk takes us into Victoria Park, which is deservedly popular with joggers and dog walkers. A short canal section and a few bridges take us into the Olympic Park and past the London stadium, now the West Ham football ground, and we finish with an easy walk past the Olympic Aquatic Centre and through the Westfield Centre then down the steps to Stratford station.

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Distance

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Ascent

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Descent

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