Barking and Dagenham's Transformative Greenway Project Launches

A new 1.3km walking and cycling route and linear park is transforming underused green spaces in Barking and Dagenham. The project, backed by the Mayor of London's Green Capital Grant, will provide safer routes to school and greater access to nature.

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2025 October 1 . 1:05 PM

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Barking and Dagenham's Transformative Greenway Project Launches

Barking and Dagenham Council, in collaboration with local partners, has initiated a transformative project management: a 1.3km walking and cycling route and linear park. The path will enhance safety for schoolchildren and provide greater access to nature, while also linking the River Thames to Barking town centre.

The Ripple Greenway project, a joint venture between Barking and Dagenham Council and an unspecified organisation, has received a significant boost with over £440k in match funding from the Mayor of London's Green Capital Grant and Barking Riverside Ltd. The project aims to open up underused green space and connect communities in the Thames Ward area.

Councillor Cameron Geddes, Cabinet Member for Social Housing and Regeneration, praised the collaboration with Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. Matt Winfield, director of the trust's London branch, expressed excitement about the project's progress. Work has commenced on the linear park, designed in tandem with the local community.

The park will feature natural play features, a community orchard, seating areas, and improved wildlife habitats. Trees for Cities and local volunteers will plant trees in the park over the winter, with Thames 21 ensuring the waterways remain in good condition.

The 1.3km walking and cycling route and linear park will not only provide safer routes to school and greater access to nature but also link the River Thames at Barking Riverside to Barking town centre. The project, funded by the Mayor of London's Green Capital Grant and Barking Riverside Ltd, is set to transform underused green spaces and foster community connection in the Thames Ward area.