Stratford to Custom House ( linear walk )

West Essex Group

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Overview

Meet: in front of Robert the Steam Engine, Stratford station. A linear walk following the artwork on The Line from the Olympic Park to the Three Mills & Cody Dock along the waterways; to Royal Victoria Dock, across Royal Victoria footbridge to Excel/Custom House. Finish: Custom House DLR.

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 38609 84361
Nearest postcode:: E15 1AZ
what3words:: supper.monks.hardly

Start time:: 10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 40685 80915
Nearest postcode:: E16 1DR
what3words:: flight.logs.toys

Estimated finish time:: 1:30 pm

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
exclusive discounts from our partners
knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

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