Stratford — East Ham

Streas two
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By Daisy C on 03 Dec 2023

Distance

4km/3mi

Ascent

14m

Descent

8m

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Description

This route is based on improvements suggested in the reviews and survey of StrEas one. It is broadly similar using roads parallel to the original route and still goes through West Ham Park while avoiding more of the busy shopping areas in Stratford. Other new bits: more of Whalebone Lane (no traffic) beside Stratford Park, the art deco former Trebor Sweets factory, Plashet Park and the Sri Mahalakshmi Temple in East Ham.

The route intersects various roads with shops, eating places and bus routes. There are public toilets in both West Ham Park and Plashet Park. Both parks are locked at night around dusk, monthly times on signs at the entrances although not online. See photos. It's very flat and paved throughout, without any steps or ramps. Although it's entirely possible there may be occasional rough pavements or undropped kerbs

This route is based on improvements suggested in the reviews and survey of StrEas one. It is broadly similar using roads parallel to the original route and still goes through West Ham Park while avoiding more of the busy shopping areas in Stratford. Other new bits: more of Whalebone Lane (no traffic) beside Stratford Park, the art deco former Trebor Sweets factory, Plashet Park and the Sri Mahalakshmi Temple in East Ham.

The route intersects various roads with shops, eating places and bus routes. There are public toilets in both West Ham Park and Plashet Park. Both parks are locked at night around dusk, monthly times on signs at the entrances although not online. See photos. It's very flat and paved throughout, without any steps or ramps. Although it's entirely possible there may be occasional rough pavements or undropped kerbs

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This route has been reviewed by 4 people.

There are no issues flagged.

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Reviews - 4

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (4)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 5

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Grade 1: Entirely smooth and compacted surfaces.
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.

Present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
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)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Not present at time of survey Bench (1)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

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)
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 125.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 3.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 2.0% (1)

The steepest camber: no data

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

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". 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)

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

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

There is no data on how much of this route is on roads

There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night

Thereis no data on amount of route paved

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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1 surveys

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1X February 2025 by Strider
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Start and end points

Stratford
Grid Ref TQ3859784370
Lat / Lon 51.54122° / -0.00282°
Easting / Northing 538,597E / 184,370N
What3Words lively.dices.only
East Ham
Grid Ref TQ4236084220
Lat / Lon 51.53894° / 0.05134°
Easting / Northing 542,360E / 184,220N
What3Words linen.broker.riots

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reviews

Strider

11 Feb 2025 Winter
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I walked from East Ham to Stratford on a grey day.
Long monotonous suburban streets punctuated by two lovely parks. The interest is in the architecture, very contrasting styles at either end and a mix in the middle.
A functional route.

Dominic Dragonetti

25 Jul 2024 Summer
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Pleasant walk through Newham, the highlights are Plashet and West Ham Parks which are both beautiful parks. Easy walk, no hills or really busy roads.

Luvdaburgers

21 Jun 2024 Summer
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This is a nice enough walk which I did from east to west. It cuts through a couple of parks, Plashet Park (toilets) and West Ham Park (toilets and water) and along some quietish streets in between ending up at Stratford Bus Station with numerous refereshment and retail opportunities in Stratford or the Westfield shopping centre.

Daisy C

03 Dec 2023 Autumn
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Not bad for a short urban route and about 1/3 is off road. Nicely angled to enjoyed prolonged wintry sunsets. West Ham Park was lovely and there were several other treats. It's only a little shorter than StrEas 1, lengths are just above/below 4.5km.

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Distance

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Ascent

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Descent

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