Walking the London Loop Hayes to Kingston (4K)

[@Drdee1]

2:12 when I did that section of the LOOP in 2014 the whole area smelled of instant coffee!

[@mungmungie]

RE: The inscription to Susannah Short at 8:08 She was baptised at St. Dunstan's in 1655, and may have been buried by my 10th great grandmother Penelope Finch, who seems to have provided woolen shrouds. Her husband Robard apparently dug few graves, and his son Thomas carried on this service.

[@obrYo]

Donkey wood was magic, John. Thank you.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

it was a really unexpected part of the walk btY an - thanks for watching

[@taraelizabethdensley9475]

I remember Donkey wood, used to love wandering through

[@BurnsGazza]

Cool video. I also do these walks when I bunk off work. P.s the building being demolished at the start of the video is the old Nestle's factory.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Gary - I really love the London Loop, can’t wait to get back out there

[@kenpickett9317]

John, I always find your walks around London a curious mix of the natural and the man-made, the ancient and the modern. It's quite compelling viewing with it's continuous contrasts. I'm not sure if I could live in London myself or not (I'm in rural Australia and love the open space here) but it certainly is a very interesting place!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks for that comment Ken - oddly I was reviewing some old VHS tapes the other night of a journey I took from Sydney to Blueys Beach on the Central Coast - really wonderul landscapes

[@MeTheRob]

Well, that was lovely. Some very familiar territory, and places I have passed within metres of but never seen - magical places, like some of the spots on the canal .... and mundane places like Dick Turpin's Way and even that Jet Garage. The start and the finish were like different worlds.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Rob, I know the contrast from beginning to end was quite extreme

[@seanbullmusic]

Many thanks for this wonderful walk full of nostalgia for me.. I vividly remember enjoying a family picnic on Cranford Park, May 1995. We were all gathered to watch the flypast to Heathrow marking the occasion I believe.

[@BaronMichaelDeBlone1066]

Tony Hancock will always stick in my mind for The Rebel; his comedy film about escaping a job in the City into a world of modern art. If my memory serves me correctly his character gets off the train at destination point and then gets straight on the one back home without going in to work at all. So doing the loop in reverse seems kind of appropriate given that you stumbled upon his resting place along the way. 'The Infantile School of Art' - still cracks me up that one. 'Loopers' - I think Tony would have appreciated that. I never knew that was where Heathrow airport got its name though. And what a place Bushey Park looks too - massive! I have been close to deer like that at Fountains Abbey, well they were actually walking behind to the side of me when I first noticed them casually ambling past, they are lovely animals. I now see London in a completely different light to what I did before watching your videos, John, so thanks once again.

[@другПараферналия]

You visited my area at least...Love your videos

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Many thanks- it’s a great area

[@jeanstride3725]

Loving this section of the Loop and so glad you found Tony Hancocks memorial. I found the sections following rivers fascinating as to me it marked progress on the walk, the direction of flow reminding me I was walking towards, or away from the Thames. And, like you, I met so many more ‘loopers’ while doing it the ‘wrong way’. I love the pace of your videos, perfect wind down. Look out for ‘The Centre For Useless Splendour’ as you leave Kingston next...

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks for those notes Jean - I’m surprised more people don’t do it in the ‘reverse direction’. Looking forward to finishing on home territory

[@MarkSpeight37]

Liked this. I've always been attracted to liminal spaces, & have done lots of walking around the Regent / Grand canals, Roding, & Lee Valley. Can't walk as far anymore but I will get out onto the Lee again soon.

[@humble4533]

Thanks John for another fantastic walk covering an area I know quite well around Bushey Park, Kingston,Teddington and Hampton Wick although I live in North East London. Bushey Park is goregous and near Hampton Court.Looking forward to your next video.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks very much Humble - I’m really looking forward to the next leg of the London Loop

[@paulbarber1196]

Thanks for another enjoyable walk, John. I discovered your channel about 2 years ago now but I've never commented before. Your videos are calming, informative, beautifully shot, and I love the variety of urban, suburban and rural landscapes you traverse. London and its surrounds fascinate me and my trips there usually involve a walk where I explore new areas, improving my mental map of the place. Your efforts are much appreciated. Looking forward to the next one!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks so much for that Paul - just come back from another fascinating walk that merges the urban and the rural

[@marybeck5236]

What a wonderful walk! Thank you.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks for watching Mary

[@qualityasdf]

17 miles wow! From Bali

[@howdymartin6258]

John - so much to savour so close to Heathrow - thanks so much for this, I really feel like doing some or all of the London Loop now...

[@KimGen712]

Beautiful!

[@garypettengell6816]

Another great walk ,glad to share it with you.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Gary

[@wireless6]

Hi John, only recently found your channel, now watched several of your vids. I live in Hayes and got married at St Dunstans church back in 73 so it was interesting to see inside it again. For some reason although me and my wife visited the park quite often we never went back inside the church! Looking forward to watching more vids of the London loop. Regards Steve.

[@mathewgreen4099]

Thanks for another great video. This perfectly illustrates what it is possible to see, wherever you are, if you just take the trouble to get out & about.

[@PB-mo1fs]

"explore the environment around you as if you were on an epic journey" I absolutely love that sentiment John, thank you. Inspiring.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks P B

[@lenzmatters4919]

Thanks for the video. I spent a part of my childhood in Hayes. I used to ride my bicycle along the canal. I didn't know there was a pathway to Kingston. Will have to try that someday.

[@henryharesdene4164]

Another gem from Mr. R. Delving into areas that I know vaguely from the road, but most definitely not from the foot paths. This gentleman deserves a wider audience.....

[@jennyoshea1958]

I love Kingston ☺️I live there. Please go back to Bushy Park on a sunny day. It is spectacular. Really enjoy your walks so thanks for sharing.

[@ianmaddams9577]

I agree Jenny Bushey park is beautiful 👍🏻

[@roydini1]

Top work as usual John. Particularly enjoyed your sentiments on continuing the travelling spirit even when in your own backyard. Thanks as always for all your efforts.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Henry - the London Loop always delivers

[@littleacornslandscapes2935]

Great stuff John, I too enjoy that Hawthorn perfume. Thanks for your videos.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks for watching Little Acorns

[@timbuthfer901]

Another great video thanks John. St Dunstans is fascinating, also loved interzonal and liminal.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Tim

[@cooper68ns]

Great walking with you john.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks for coming along

[@roxysimmons]

Lovely walk. Very apt as my mum will be flying out from Heathrow next week to join me in Denver. Thanks again for taking us on your walk!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

ah wonderful Roxy - really have a strong pang to jump on a plane at Heathrow at the moment

[@roxysimmons]

John Rogers you should do it! Take us on a walk somewhere abroad 😊

[@wadeslea]

Cheers John.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks O O

[@dai19721]

cheers buddy for another great show.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks for watching David

[@nightmail7962]

Just gets better

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks David

[@imarobotking]

used to live in hayes and harlington. i ken that path along the canal very well. used to walk it alot between the big tescos and hayes and even to west drayton and further on to uxbridge :) that warehouse geting demolished i beleive would of been the nestle factory. made coffee im sure, used to smell it real strongly on clayton road

[@angelailovekeepingupappear2466]

I love watching your videos

[@LiamOFarrell]

Great that John. Oh thanks for the link of Patrick Keiller's ROBINSON IN SPACE The video popped through my door a few days back.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

my pleasure Liam - hope you enjoy the Keiller films - I must get out and do the next 'London' walk

[@LiamOFarrell]

@@JohnRogersWalks I'm sure I will. Im on a 'London' walk on Sunday myself. In Soho to be exact, doing A fundraiser for the Museum of Soho. Donating a painting for a raffle, doing a bit of painting on the street for the punters. All adds up!

[@lexwalker]

Great walk, thanks

[@stevenspraggs4953]

you are so lucky to have gone to la it has been my dream to go to la to see my beloved la rams play reall enjoyed that hope you are well steve

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Steve - yes I was lucky to go to LA a few times, always for work but still managed to fit in some walks

[@solobrouk]

Enjoyed that one. Thank you 👍

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks for watching - hope all is well with yourself and Jag

[@medwyn64]

Thanks for this. Did it in the opposite direction yesterday; I particularly enjoyed the bit by Heathrow along the Crane, only saw 2 planes come to land because of current restrictions, so best time to do it traffic also minimal, so could safely walk across the dual carriageway avoiding the long detour. Look forward to your next instalments at Coulsdon church, and my favourite section, the last one, proper edge lands with recycling plants etc by the Cray/Darent ending up in Erith

[@taraelizabethdensley9475]

What a beautiful little church. Yay, i recognise Donkey wood.

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

great walk John. very well narrated, full of interesting sights n sounds. thanks

[@spuddlesm721]

Another great walk John. A question for you - a lot of your walks have followed streams and rivers that ultimately flow into the Thames; have you considered doing the ultimate walk of following the Thames Path from source to sea? It would be the ultimate homage to a river that flows through so many different counties other than London. Keep up the fantastic vids!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Spuddles - I only recently considered it, the next video actually follows a section of the Thames Path

[@mozdickson]

@@JohnRogersWalks Go on John, like I said, 100 pound for a LOOOOOONG walk! John.

[@angelailovekeepingupappear2466]

You r videos are lovely

[@martinbakes470]

Thank you very much. I walked the Kingston to Hatton Cross section in the winter of 2019/20 (on my second circuit of the LOOP) and could not get through the parts of the walk by the side of the Crane in Brazil Mill Woods or just beyond Donkey Wood as the path was well under the river - not sure if that was unusual that year or occurs regularly in winter - the alternative routes are very tedious so may be best to do this section in the summer. Desperate now to resume LOOPing!

[@gazgrill3700]

Hi Martin - I live near this area. There are now more boardwalk sections in place, where these paths used to flood on a regular basis. The path is now accessible at all times of the year, because of the raised boardwalks.

[@martinbakes470]

@@gazgrill3700 Thanks very much. Walked the section yesterday - a huge improvement - and had a wonderful day in the winter sunshine.

[@gazgrill3700]

@@martinbakes470 - Thanks for reading my comment and doing that section of the loop again. I do like the boardwalk style sections.

[@nickwalter9630]

Loved your video John. Top man.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Nick

[@nickwalter9630]

@@JohnRogersWalks saw your kensal rise to Primrose Hill. Really enjoyed that too. I lived in Kensal Green for a while...so loved the familiar sights and sounds. Maybe a walk suggestion. Whilst maybe noisy the Harrow Rd...from Little Venice etc out to Wembley past the cemetery. So many interesting and ofter overlooked parts. I used to call it (North) West London's tradesman-entrace.

[@colinricgmailcom]

Done many a gig at Nestles Social club!

[@barbaraobrai381]

I should add most of this was before the M4 was built. There was an orchard on the north side of the church. This was appropriated to make way for the M4

[@lovetroublecat]

The bridge under the wool pack pub hides a Banksy I believe

[@mozdickson]

14:31 --- please, somebody -- tell Will Self that the adhesive power on Post it Notes is finite and ends suddenly. Although his next book could be very interesting if all those thoughts and ideas become tutti frutti

[@danhope77]

Nice video. Did you take an airplane to go back to east London?

[@xfilion]

Here's a question, John. What do you carry with you when you go on your long walks?

[@frasermacdonald3114]

I’m running the LOOP going the other direction. I’m near Biggins Hill at the moment. Any plans to continue from Kingston bridge?

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Best of luck Fraser. Yes, I’ve carried on as far as Ewell and plan to do a few more stages before the end of the year

[@frasermacdonald3114]

John Rogers happy trails

[@trevorbarre5616]

John, How do you choose the music? It is so integral to the content.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

I use music from the KZbin Audio Library and just sift through the Ambient tracks till I find one that fits the mood of the walk, which sometimes takes a while

[@barbaraobrai381]

Just watched this in 2023. I have to tell you that I was born and grew up very near to Cranford Park. In fact I was baptized at St Dunstan’s church. I believe the church is mentioned in the Doomsday Book. We walked our dogs in the park, passing next to the old manor house.

[@ccjelley2390]

I think Will Self means 14:30 RUS in URBE or URBS in RURE. Did he not do Latin at school ;-)

[@randomuploadsism]

20:00 floodgates no?

[@tomaswest6541]

Another nice walk. Whatever you do don't visit IKEA they will throw you out if you insist on walking around the unconventional way!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Ha, I’ve managed to get away with it a few times

[@georginacox3909]

Morning. There's a new exhibition at Museum of London. Hidden rivers. And there's a new tunnel coming The Silverton Tunnel costing 1bn. On Google. The Silvertown Tunnel.

[@georginacox3909]

Ok

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Georgina - I’m planning to visit soon

[@georginacox3909]

@@JohnRogersWalks ok. Thank you. I told 2 other walkers like yourself - Marq English and Mr Vobes. Richard Vobes. Both on you tube

[@georginacox3909]

@@JohnRogersWalks D- Day this Sunday. Mail on Sunday supplement. Just watched Chartwell House

[@georginacox3909]

@@JohnRogersWalks D- Day planes flying over today 3.25 on Google just now map etc

[@farmersautisticwife3952]

Regarding the burial, if the church is catholic that story may be trie. If it’s CofE it’s unlikely to be true. The Barclay family were Quakers. I’m descended from the Quaker Backhouse family, who sold their banks to Barclays 🙂

[@llessibm]

Exhausted just watching you ... 17 miles, ever thought of getting a bike ? But guess you'd lose the sense of what this is all about. Lovely vlogs, most enjoyable

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Martin- yes I was pretty tired at the end, need to improve my stamina over the summer

[@johnentwhistlesurelysamsun1840]

It won"t be so pleasant if they build that third runway!!

[@4thEyeVision]

What a great walk but i could not live there 12:17 🤮😢🤢😪😰😨

[@JohnRogersWalks]

It’s so intense 4thEye - the noise is so much louder on-site

[@4thEyeVision]

@@JohnRogersWalks omg those poor people who live there it must be 24/7 as well

[@JohnRogersWalks]

they were just milling around in their front gardens, cleaning their cars as if nothing was happening, I guess they just get used to it

[@4thEyeVision]

@@JohnRogersWalksWow its mad what us humans can put up with if we have the right state of mind thanks John

[@mozdickson]

man, add breaks every 5 mins...this will drive me away for sure You Tube.

[@ianmaddams9577]

Unfortunately John the burnt out cars are not out of the ordinary for this area. As I have discovered in many walks I have done in Hillingdon and Hounslow . As I’m originally from Hillingdon myself. Great walk tho . And I look forward to joining you. Where ever that may be 😀

[@MeTheRob]

I'm drunk for a change.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Well it is a long weekend

[@MeTheRob]

@@JohnRogersWalks I will watch this tomorrow. I have important TV criticism to do just now, shouting at KZbin EU Election post mortems and watching episode 2 of a BBC documentary about Margaret Thatcher. Cheers.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Have a great evening