Back on the London Loop - Ewell to Coulsdon (4K)

[@montystelevision3238]

Thank you for letting us come with you on this adventure.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks for watching Monty

[@mheuman]

Thanks for the week, Especially the grounds of Nonsuch palace. Lovely conversation, always a good time.

[@stevetaylor1312]

I am slowly catching up on watching all of your wonderful and highly interesting walks, thank you

[@jhamilton7373]

John I just wanted to thank you so much for your work. My partner subscribed to your channel a few months ago and we have watched every one of your videos. Without sounding mawkish we love how you find beauty in what you see. We truly feel like we have been on a mini break after a video and feel relaxed after. We are travelling from Australia in the next couple of months and would love to go on one of your organised walks if there are any coming up over spring time. Love your work John 👍

[@nicdafis]

"...WHEREVER THAT MAY BE" Don't leave us hanging, John. (Brilliant, as ever, mind.)

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Hi Nic - so sorry for missing that line. Nearly did it again the other day but then remembered - got some strange looks from the commuters at Mile End Station

[@howdymartin6258]

John - I spent many a happy hour in Bourne Hall as a kid. There was an upstairs mezzanine with local history items on display but most of the building was a municipal library. Happy memories - thanks for this reminder.

[@Chris-mf1rm]

These videos should be prescribed on the National Health Service. Really takes you to another place. I think the combination of your fascination and joy in simple things plus the music really helps. Now this video is poignant because of the timing. Who would have expected what was to unfold the following month. You mentioned the Spring. That year the Spring weather was splendid, traffic noise was silenced. Weird. It’s also when I rediscovered the joy of walking. And enjoyed the pleasures of walking the suburbs and edgelands as you call them.

[@henryharesdene4164]

"studded box" - known to us crumblies as a WATER tank. Probably a hot water tank with large rivets to cope with water pressure as the water expanded...

[@Macilmoyle]

Another newcomer to your channel here, I grew up in Sutton and this walk covers a lot of my childhood stomping grounds. I can remember when the church at about 11 minutes in used to be fields and when I was a kid, it was a special treat to be allowed to feed the horses which lived there.

[@randomuploadsism]

I have only discovered this channel today - I grew up in Ewell but now live in New Zealand, I was feeling homesick and searched up this sort of thing. Your positive attitude is really amazing and makes me smile, especially when showing a trail that I think looks tatty / bleak and you say "Wow! What a charming, scenic path!" I will try to see things more through your eyes.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Glad you enjoyed the trip back Ewell

[@littleacornslandscapes2935]

Great work as always, Sunday evening has become John Rogers video night. I completely empathise with your appreciation of our daylight hours in the afternoon.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Little Acorns - I pulled out the stops to get this vid online for Sunday after doing the walk on Friday, I like associating Sundays with upload day

[@markszawlowski867]

John, thanks again. You've become sort of a definition of Sunday in my home. And given the color orange a new association :)

[@msmudga]

Bourne Hall is a library too and was the library of my youth! Loved it

[@kdean9537]

Hi John...wonderful walk! You always make us feel like we are right there with you! Hope your foot gets better soon! Thank you so much...looking forward to the next walk with you...take care!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks K - the London Loop never disappoints. The foot is starting to feel better, thanks

[@spuddlesm721]

Excellent walk there John. Last summer I walked the Thames Downs Link from Kingston to Dorking which took in a first section of the loop you did in your previous video. The link splits from the loop around Chessington and carries on through Epsom and Ashtead commons before joining Stane Street Roman road towards Box Hill and Dorking. I loved the walk and the contrast from suburbs to the Surrey Hills, the mystery and presence of Stane Street to the sweeping views of Box Hill makes for a great walk. Can all be done in one day if you walk in summer too.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

That sounds like a great walk Spuddles - will give it a go in the summer

[@timbuthfer901]

Yet another great walk under your belt John. Thank you for the beautiful escapism. I think you need a flask of tea on your next one.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

that's a great idea Tim, I was thinking just the same thing on this walk but had to settle for a couple of pints back in Leytonstone

[@michaelstride6294]

How wonderful to be reminded of this section. Yes, even the suburban architecture near the golf course was remarkable, and after the lavender field (wonderful in season) the plots of land given to returning WW1 soldiers. So glad your enjoying this part of the loop, landscape and area alien to a North London boy like me, full of surprises.

[@g.t.36]

Hi John great and interesting video

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks G.T

[@darrenclack5058]

Another beautiful film John, I love how you always take me to another place, even when it is dotted with abandoned shopping trollies and burnt out cars. " The Bard of the Edge lands" you never fail to deliver. Although the Surrey edgelands seem different from ours, I'm local to you in Wanstead, I'm sure Ive strolled past you in the Forest or a walk along the Roding. Keep up the great work.

[@diannereeks1150]

Perhaps they are used for time travel! That made me smile. Great walk as ever

[@somethinginteresting2202]

Enjoyed watching this film of your walk, especially during January 2021 lockdown.

[@Peterwrayadventures]

Thanks for sharing. Always love seeing areas i know so well Banstead, Ewell in this way. Thanks for showing of the area in a beautiful way.

[@paulroossien5322]

Thanks John another great walk watching on wet and windy Sunday cheers

[@JohnRogersWalks]

cheers Paul

[@ttv2951]

Another great walk, I know some of these places but only from the main drag. Your views from another angle are a revelation keep it up.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks TTv

[@patricktucker7051]

muddy boots are one thing I've never had to worry about here in West Texas that's to you my friend keep it up

[@nickcooper1260]

Great as always, John, what an interesting palace Nonsuch looked from drawings. X.T.C. made an album ' Nonsuch ' in 1992 with the building depicted on the cover, things live on in cultural references, even if they physically are no longer with us.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks for that Nick, I shall check out the album

[@john80c]

Nice walk -Oaks Park one of London's hidden gems

[@martingross3261]

Fantastic video as always John.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks Martin

[@JohnDoe-px4ko]

Do so enjoy your walks John - beautiful views and always interesting commentary. Especially welcome on a wet, windy day like today!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks John - lucky I went out on Friday in such great weather

[@lizwilliams14]

This walk had a special meaning for me. I grew up on the edge of Coulsdon and Purley. Many times we went to Oaks Park. At that time there were a lot of small holdings along the road there. They sold eggs and other farm produce. Mayfield lavender didn’t exist at the time. Thanks for this.

[@Mouxbar]

Another Sunday treat. South of the Thames. A strange and mysterious land that us North Thames folk used to regard as a foreign country, not to be invaded. We even had a phrase "as boring as Kent" yet we'd never been there - or Surrey as here. Apologies to all from the sarf. We love you really.

[@humble4533]

Thank you again John for a very interesting and beautifully shot video. Always appreciate you filming efforts. Looking forward to the next one. I am glad my suggestion of carrying a pair of plimsoles was a constructive one for you

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Humble, even though I wasn't that muddy it was nice to change out of my boots at the end of the walk

[@tomaswest6541]

Thanks John, a real pleasure. Spring is coming!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

It's on its way Tomas I can almost feel it

[@ralphwinter6421]

Thanks John - Great walk !

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks Ralph

[@robertbarling5601]

Hi John, I meant to comment sooner on your last couple of videos but as often happens at this time of the year the dreaded winter bugs have been active. However I have now managed to catch up and have enjoyed both videos. I must go for a walk this afternoon in claybury park as this is my local one. Thanks once again, am looking forward to the next one. Bob.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Glad you’re feeling better Bob - Claybury’s a great Park for a wander

[@stevegee7593]

Great walk and video. I was looking forward to doing the Loop when I retired, but just before I was diagnosed with a slipped disc,and then ripped a thigh muscle. Walking round the Chelsea Flower show.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Steve - sorry to hear of your injuries, I'm always very grateful to be able to get out there walking

[@FIO6271]

Great video, such a relaxing experience to go through the London loop with your comments. All the best from Argentina!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Many thanks Fiona - wonderful to think of the video being watched all the way in Argentina! Would love to visit there one day

[@FIO6271]

It would be amazing to hace you;)

[@BrianHewittThaibirdspot]

Great as always... I really look forward to these walks... Making me want to pack up and head back...

[@JohnRogersWalks]

cheers Brian

[@voxley19]

Marvellous walk.Yes, the London Loop is a fantastic long distance path but- as you discovered here- parts of it can be very muddy in winter

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks voxley. The first section I walked - Enfield to Cockfosters was insanely muddy around Botany Bay area

[@neilfromdownunder9204]

@@JohnRogersWalks - Well you learn something new everyday, a Botany Bay in North London and according to the Dictionary of London Place Names its name references Botany Bay in Australia, transferred to the hamlet which was "remote and inaccessible in the middle of Enfield Chase" and the place name is repeated in several counties within England. Funny how place names get transported, I was born in the Adelaide suburb of Prospect, grew up in nearby Kilburn, went to Blair Athol Primary School and the suburb of Enfield was just down the road. Anyway John, I really enjoyed this walk, as I always enjoy all your walks, and I look forward to your future wanderings through time and history too...😀 .

[@lesgoody3141]

Splendid! I don't know how you do it John!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

I love it Les, I'd do it all the time if I could

[@wadeslea]

Great video John (Oliver Reed went to Ewell Castle)

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks for that reference - explains a lot

[@lesliegprice6652]

Completely Loopy John, see you soon, all the best hope your foot heals soon,cheers mate.....

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Leslie - the foot is healing nicely thanks, the walk obviously did it good

[@janhenkins]

Nice one, John! Great to be able to recognise spots in this video, it's close to where I live. There is quite a lot to see and experience in the North Downs. In the next section of the Loop (towards Hamsey Green, literally a few yards from my house), keep a lookout for old Roman roads, mention of Saxon mounds, Domesday book churches and coal posts. History overload!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Jan really looking forward to that section, Farthing Down has been on my list for a couple of years

[@randomuploadsism]

Bourne Hall does have a museum - but mainly it is a library. I think it also used to have a small gym. There is a venue for concerts / fayres underneath.

[@neilanscombe7348]

Came here from seeing a post on seanskitchengarden on instagram and really really enjoyed this video, many thanks for sharing. Have a great week!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Neil, Sean’s a wonderful chap

[@lindab1458]

Here after a recommendation from @seanjamescameron Thoroufhly enjoyed this as I used to live half a mile from Oaks Park so know all that area well. The telephone box is a ‘photo point’ in the middle of the Lavender Fields which in season are absolutely heaving, you can’t get on a bus for tourists heading there. Off to watch more now during this difficult time isolating.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Sean's a wonderful fella - we met for the first time last year, we really need to do another walk together

[@julieblackstock8650]

perfect viewing for a day such as this when I have no intention of stepping outside.

[@dee74raz]

A great tip for the London Loop in February 2020, is to wear some Wellingtons, because you're going to go through plenty of mud !! I did the London Loop anti-clockwise in January 2018 from Purfleet (section 24) to Hatch End (section 15) and I enjoyed it, despite getting slightly lost and the abundance of mud and rain. I would love to have continued with it, but I moved out from London into the middle of Essex. Nonetheless there are still great walks in Essex.

[@markhancock7527]

The lavender field is very near to where i live i believe that is where the original oaks horse race started & went up the hill towards Epsom downs.

[@kathleenfleming4222]

How did you get on with the walking pole? Was it helpful or just an extra appendage? And did you don the plimsoles for a pub visit before the journey home? Doing the full London Loop is my personal Haj that must be done at least once. That and visiting every station on the underground. I dream of these in the ways that folks contemplate lottery winnings but with the journey rather than money as the objective of desire.

[@johnentwhistlesurelysamsun1840]

Its a great pity that nonsuch palace is no longer there as with many buildings, King Henry V111 probaly regarded it as his masterpiece, it would be so nice to have a time machine and to have seen some of these lost structures that are now no longer in existance, well nonsuch was demolished in 1682 i do believe, thanks john though for your wonderful walks it keeps me going to watch your superb videos, again thankyou!!

[@dai19721]

yep great viewing on a wind swept day cheers John

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks David

[@cooper68ns]

I think there is an apple called a peasgood nonsuch. Gotta love the names.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

that's fantastic - I'd like to see a list of all the apple names, going to look it up now in fact

[@roydini1]

"A very large yellowish-green apple, deepening to orange-yellow, flushed and striped red with some russet patches. Flesh is sweet and juicy. Good eating and superb for cooking. Large, hardy and heavy cropping tree. Apples can weigh up to half a kilogram, and are famously large enough to make a pie from a single apple." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_apple_cultivars

[@cooper68ns]

@@roydini1 a pie from one apple, a true pie apple. That's just crazy. Cheers

[@roxannee8316]

The main thing i would want to ask is; where can I get that map that you have there, with the London loop on?

[@annereynolds9398]

Tfl website

[@roxannee8316]

@@annereynolds9398 😂😊 thank you. I ordered one in the end.

[@tracik1277]

A weird feeling you walking my old manor.

[@droctober33]

'5'0'clock sunset sound a like a real treat' - when it gets to February that's certainly true. In the depths of summer, the idea of it getting dark even at 6pm seems like some kind of disaster ion a sci-fi film. But yes, come February, it really is a sign of the end of winter nearing when it's still a little bit light at 5pm.

[@lesgoody3141]

Keep it up. I think it adds years to your life.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

I reckon you could be right Les, I’ve no intention of stopping

[@class387productions3]

I live in Berrylands

[@nzd3742]

That church looks rather like the Froud Centre in Manor Park.

[@mykolakanyuk]

👍👍👍🤞

[@Hammertime054]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@johnentwhistlesurelysamsun1840]

That modern church in Ewell looks more like a crematorium!

[@Gregdotgreg]

If you think those are nice views of London, wait until you get on top of Farthing Downs