Article: London: the step-by-step guide Michael Leapman reaches the peak of Beckton Alps on his Newham walk

If you're giving Klosters a miss this year there is skiing nearer home at Beckton Alps, even if the view from the top of this former gasworks waste tip is less lyrical than from the Swiss mountains.

From West Ham station, turn left and left again into Memorial Avenue and take the second right, Celandine Way. Through an iron gate at the bottom turn left towards the recreation ground and take the central path of three to cross it diagonally.

Turn left onto Grange Road, passing the East London Cemetery on your left: look at the impressive memorial garden by the entrance, each urn marked by a pruned standard rose adorned with wreaths and bouquets. Turn left onto Upper Road and at the top of ...

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