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Royal Oak Skatepark: One of London’s Grittiest Skate Spots
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Royal Oak Skatepark: Where Legends Are Made and the Air Ain’t Fresh
If you’ve skated London, you know about Royal Oak, aka Meanwhile 2. Tucked under the Westway on Harrow Road, this park has been a part of UK skate culture since the late ‘70s. It’s got history, it's got grit, and yeah, it often smells like piss, but that just adds to the vibe.
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The Infamous gap
Royal Oak’s main attraction is its legendary twin halfpipes with that infamous gap in between. In 1987, Mark Gonzales straight-up changed the game when he boosted a frontside ollie over it. If you’re looking for a piece of skate history, this is it. Over the years, more features have been added—flat banks, ledges, a pyramid hip, and a bowl corner—giving the park a mix of old-school transitions and modern street elements. The best part? It’s undercover. No matter the weather, Royal Oak is skateable year-round, making it a go-to for London skaters dodging the rain.
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The Real Royal Oak Experience
Let’s be real—this place is raw. The ground is rough, the air is sometimes questionable, and you’re bound to run into some characters who don’t care about skating. But that’s what makes it what it is. It’s not a sanitized, polished plaza—it’s a real, unfiltered London skatepark. If you’re in town, you gotta hit Royal Oak. Bring your best pop and soak in one of the most iconic skate spots in the city. And if you stick around long enough, maybe you’ll end up in a clip that adds to its legacy.
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