Beckton Meadows

Downs, Moorland in Essex

England

Beckton Meadows

East London City Airport Taken from the north of the airport on the University of East London Campus — East London City Airport Credit: Claire Ward

Beckton Meadows, Essex, also known as Beckton Downs or Beckton Moorland, is a picturesque area located in the borough of Newham in East London, England. Situated on the eastern edge of Beckton, this green space offers a serene and natural environment for both locals and visitors alike.

Covering an expansive area of approximately 187 acres, Beckton Meadows is a haven for nature enthusiasts and outdoor activities. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills, open grasslands, and scattered pockets of woodland, providing a diverse range of habitats for various plant and animal species. It serves as an important green lung for the city, offering a respite from the urban hustle and bustle.

The meadows are popular among walkers, joggers, and cyclists, with a network of well-maintained paths and trails that crisscross the area, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty. The open fields are perfect for picnics, kite flying, or simply enjoying a leisurely day out with family and friends.

Wildlife enthusiasts will delight in the abundance of flora and fauna that call Beckton Meadows their home. The site is home to a variety of bird species, including kestrels, skylarks, and swallows, making it a haven for birdwatching. The meadows also support a range of plant species, from wildflowers to grasses, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape throughout the year.

Beckton Meadows offers a peaceful and tranquil escape from the urban environment, providing an opportunity to connect with nature in the heart of East London. Whether seeking a place for recreation, relaxation, or wildlife observation, this natural gem is a must-visit destination for nature lovers in Essex.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.522387/0.074399577 or Grid Reference TQ4482. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

East London City Airport

Taken from the north of the airport on the University of East London Campus

Claire Ward

Gallions Reach (eastern end), Thames Estuary

Philip Talmage

Paper Recycling in Creekmouth

This is a photo of one of SITA’s paper recycling depots. SITA is the country’s largest waste management company. The group as a whole recycle some 1.4 million tonnes of waste per year. This plant handles some of the 350,000 tonnes of paper and card the company recycles each year. In the background can be seen the Barking Creek flood defence barrier.

Glyn Baker

Blumsom timber merchants

This is a photo of Blumsom timber merchants kiln drying plant. The company declare they only use wood from legal renewable resources and have a written environmental policy.

Glyn Baker

Waverley in Gallions Reach

This is Waverley the last sea going paddle steamer in the world steaming through Gallions Reach on the River Thames. The object grid reference is that of the radio mast in the background. To the right of the gasholder you can see TQ4481 : Tower at Gallions Reach it stands in the carpark of a shopping centre.

Glyn Baker

Tripcock Light

This photo shows the Tripcock Light and a fingerpost on the Thames Path Cycleway

Glyn Baker

A Pair of Dogs

The picture is of Station Parade Longbridge Rd Barking. A dozen or so years ago everyone knew where you meant when you said "I'll meet you in the Barking Dog". There was only one dog and that was the spotted one in the background with the half timbered gable end. When Wetherspoons opened their new drinking emporium in the retail unit below the office block Tim Martin cheekily named it "The Barking Dog" causing confusion for a while. However the two hounds seem to get on fairly well these days.

Glyn Baker

UEL Docklands Campus

That's student accommodation - not giant pepperpots.

Gas holders at Beckton

Was part of the giant Beckton gasworks - now right beside a bleak modern shopping centre.

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D.L.R. unit approaching Station.

Ron Hann

Beckton.

The D.L.R. Station.

Ron Hann

Greenway and Becton Alps

The Greenway (see TQ4082) with the Becton Alps on the right. These were constructed from a derelict waste heap to become a short-lived artificial ski slope.

John Davies

No litter or graffiti in East Ham

Landscaped planting, textured paving on the footpath and coloured asphalt on the cycle track all help humanise the otherwise brutal concrete wilderness of the A13 flyover at East Ham. And there's no litter or graffiti.

John Davies

Up Barking Creek

Footbridge over the River Roding near where it becomes known as Barking Creek.

John Davies

Beckton Alps, 1973

The north end of the great spoil heaps of Beckton Gas works, looking east from the A13 Newham Way. Part later became an artificial ski slope, but the nickname pre-dates this.

Pierre Terre

Beckton Alps and Gas Works, 1973

Looking south east from A13 Newham Way to the southern part of the great spoil heaps of Beckton Gas Works, once the largest such plant in the world. Part of the works can be seen beyond. See also TQ4382

Pierre Terre

Royal Docks Skyline, 1973

A view from the NW perimeter of Beckton Alps SW past East Ham Manor Way (A117). The cranes of the Royal Docks span the horizon, with the Albert Dock to the left and Victoria to the right. In the centre are the flour mills south of Victoria Dock and beyond is the old chimney at Tate & Lyle.

Pierre Terre

Keppel and Kempton Rds East Ham

This is the Junction of Keppel and Kempton Roads in East Ham. The terraced houses are typical of the area.

Glyn Baker

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Beckton Meadows is located at Grid Ref: TQ4482 (Lat: 51.522387, Lng: 0.074399577)

Unitary Authority: Newham

Police Authority: Metropolitan

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Beckton Meadows

Downs, Moorland in Essex

England

Beckton Meadows

Beckton Meadows Images

What 3 Words

Nearby Locations

Related Wikis

Battle of Barking Creek

Beckton Gas Works

Beckton Sewage Treatment Works

Beckton railway station

Beckton

Wall End

St Mary Magdalene's Church, East Ham

Beckton DLR depot

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