Cycling from Stratford Station to Canary Wharf

pauldb · Post by **pauldb** » 29 Aug 2007, 12:27pm

I'm starting a new job in October. I'll miss my current rural commute, so looking for a reasonably stress-free route from Stratford Station to Canary Wharf. The TfL cycle route maps don't seem to offer a quiet route for the entire journey. Wonder if anyone out there has local knowledge of a quiet-ish, reliable route?

dave holladay · Post by **dave holladay** » 9 Sep 2007, 3:39am

I recall heading off down West Ham Lane but not much else - a real pig to get in if you are not in a car - from East side especially, only plus point is that you can ignores no right turn on one route and walk across the dual carriageway

pauldb · Post by **pauldb** » 12 Sep 2007, 12:49pm

Thanks Dave. Guess I might have to take my courage in both hands!

dave holladay · Post by **dave holladay** » 12 Sep 2007, 2:34pm

You might like to look out for the OYBike hire points at Canary Wharf and Stratford Station. They cover the UEL Campus and parts of Tower Hamlets, apparently a sports centre in Whitechapel is a popular trip.

Other interesting transport developments to pass around - National Express coach now does a commuter run from Milton Keynes to Canary Wharf and should carry bikes OK - if anyone does intend to check it out for regular travel let me know.