Walking the Southern Fringe of London | London Loop Section 3 (4K)

[@jennythescouser]

Without sounding morbid, but when you shove of you mortal coil (hopefully, many years from now), you should use your sign off on your memorial. "John Rogers will see you on the next walk, wherever that may be". Great videos as always.

[@harriettejensen479]

I love your videos. I live in California but I've always wanted to go to England and never been able to. I especially love seeing the parts of London that my genealogy research shows where my ancestors lived married and died. I would have loved walking the London Loop, but that's not going to happen now that I am 81. Your videos are a way of being there anyway. Thanks!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

so glad I can bring it closer to you Harriette

[@williamrobinson7435]

These videos are SO relaxing and at the same time informative. I think you're a great guy John and that's why you've got all these subscribers.. Looking through the comments I can see there's a lot of nice people out there. Keep up the good work! 👍

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks so much William - very kind of

[@touriel8943]

@@JohnRogersWalks I was born in the Medway Towns and loved walking these back alleys that span green and brick . I'm in a wheelchair now and my husband is too weak to push it, so thank you!

[@darrellleverkuhn2204]

I agree William. John comes across as a friend who would be fun to go get a pint or two with and have a chat. I found his videos during a tough time in either late 2020 or early 2021 and have watched nearly everything he’s produced. He had a role in getting me up and back out and walking to explore my community again. Even my last trip to London in November of ‘21, I actually used John’s videos to come up with a walk of my own through the city. I can’t wait to get back to England and do more - maybe even part of the loop.

[@garymcguire8529]

Loved the walk, and the Bogey Lane sign. You should have had a nose around Bogey Lane and taken your pick!

[@robertmaitland09]

At the end of your videos i always find myself in a better place, Thanks John.

[@ianmaddams9577]

There is nothing more pleasing than seeing a loop walk sign as my wife pointed out one to me on our last walk . 👍🏻

[@IanDDalton]

Another great Sunday video, I noticed you have the same walking trainers as me as well, the Merrell MOAB's, really glad your not stopping any time soon John, look forward to these on a Sunday, but don't begrudge you a day off every six weeks :)

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Many thanks Ian

[@benblumenstein7656]

It is I that should be thanking YOU Sir John!!!!!!! I could not do this without YOU!!!!!

[@brucegoatly]

Thanks for the pleasant memories and the added information. From Wednesday to Saturday last week I finally closed the LOOP on my sponsored walk, from Harold Wood to Upminster Bridge and from Petts Wood to Coulsdon South. My personal favourite is section 5, through Happy Valley. I personally hate walking over golf courses! Even going in the 'correct' direction I frequently got lost, as my real-time videos on KZbin confirm!

[@ianmaddams9577]

Congratulations on completing your sponsored walk. 👍🏻

[@brucegoatly]

@@ianmaddams9577 Thank you! It wasn't completely uneventful - my recent faceplant from an exposed root is on video...

[@nwlondontimemachine9484]

As ever John, a wonderful video. I think it's an excellent idea to do blocks of 6, YOU DESERVE A BREAK!🙂. Thanks for what you do.

[@johndonald8692]

Your relaxed freeform commentary deserves a wider audience an antidote to stress and well produced to boot cheers

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks John

[@danielboulton98]

definitely one of my favourite sections

[@john80c]

Another great walk. London the metropolis has so much greenspace and the London Loop looks fantastic. I think Farnborough was the place that had a famous air show back in the day but it might have been some other Farnborough.

[@toylibrarybrightonandhove953]

...and off we go...another lovely green, leafy walk with my new friend John, lol. I really enjoy all the places we go to. I'm currently confined to bed because of the flippin covid, and this outing was such a treat. Helped me realise that this will be ok, the leaves keep greening and John keeps walking. With best wishes to you John and a heartfelt thank you for your company over many months. Clair

[@thfccfht]

Lovely to see how quickly the Countryside becomes Summer again, Winter disappears as if it was Mother Nature just taking a Nap. Wonderful, looking forward to the next one.....where ever that may be...

[@markriley4665]

This looks a delightful walk John. What a joy to be out and about with you again.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks Mark

[@Gallywomack]

Been looking forward to this one! I know this section really well through my (mostly) illicit night time mountain biking activities with a local group. Great to see you in such familiar surroundings

[@malcolmrichardson3881]

I live in Farnborough and share your enthusiasm for the local landscape of hills, fields, commons and woodland. The section from Keston Common to Farnborough is rich in its diversity. I have never walked its whole length, and your lovely video has prompted me to do so at the earliest opportunity. Thank you!

[@RingwayManchester]

Loved this as always John, you show everywhere in a different light

[@d4nn7b]

Hi John! I absolutely love this section of the LL. This is one of the most rural sections. When I was younger, I used to cycle the seven miles from Upper Norwood to Keston. Absolutely adore this place and vicinity. On the top lake of Keston Ponds, there is the source of the Ravensbourne River, which then makes it’s confluence with the River Thames at Deptford. Recently, done the Beverley Brook walk from Putney to New Malden, which is worth checking out.

[@Inanethoughts77]

I’ve been looking forward to this one as I live just by the Loop near to Farnborough. Thank you for all your videos which really have inspired me to get out there and explore!

[@craigmarchington7793]

NO PLANS TO STOP 🙌 Ambiguous Arrows Big Skies These videos are so good Well done John ❤️

[@JohnRogersWalks]

cheers Craig

[@michaelmiller641]

Memories of Keston common, visited lunchtimes from work in Woolwich! Farnborough engineering where I worked as a lad! And Petts wood, quite near to where I lived at one time, in Orpington! Thanks for that video, John, it brought back memories! That Morrisons at Petts wood could be where the Embassy cinema was once, sister to the Commodore cinema in Orpington.

[@seanjamescameron]

Great to see this, it's the section I'm doing next and how green it looks. The next sunny day and I'm off with flask in hand. Great Sunday night viewing.

[@mohammedsalikurrahman6704]

Yes, John you are right. London loop is always charm you. I have done whole round and started again.

[@DaveMyMateDave]

Thanks so much for doing these. I rarely comment because I watch them while taking a bath. I've done bits of this section but never as a whole.

[@dfrankpgh]

Thank you for uploadimg these videos, I'm glad you be have no plans to stop. You've become a Sunday institution for me, pushing my thoughts on exploring the world around me. It's much appreciated!

[@Anna-oo3yf]

Sending love and thanks, John. All the best, until next time. ..... 😀💜💜💜

[@ceejay8037]

Informative and enchanting as ever. You have a gift for capturing the emotion of the living world. Thank you !

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Many thanks Cee Jay

[@thehumancanary131]

Wow! Keston Common, Bromley, Petts Wood - I grew up there - went to Bromley Tech (as did David Bowie) - brought back memories. I left there (and England) some 55 years ago - now live on an island in the Andaman Sea (for the past 40 years). Thank you for evoking my childhood memories...very much appreciated...

[@GeraldineRowe]

Great to see you in my neck of the woods. Disgracefully, I've never done this section of the London Loop. I must correct that soon. Maybe you could come back for a walk through the town of Bromley. So much history, ancient and modern, to see here.

[@Steveoaudioandstuff]

More magical mellowness for my Sunday eve again, thanks John. I'm off to scrutinise section 4 as I used to live in West Wickham, and you may have walked past the farm I lived on back in the late 90's. Oh and yes, as many have said, we are pleased you have no plans to stop!

[@DailyPassenger]

I really like this journey. It's so calm and soothing for my mind. I am looking forward to new videos from you! Thanks! : )

[@brandondean8060]

Thanks so much John for the schedule update. I can plan better for that no video Sunday lol. Till next time .

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks Brandon - really helps me having this structure

[@gparry42]

I so much enjoy these walks John, I feel that i'm with you all the way, keep it up !

[@philburdett]

Good to see ye out on the loop again, sir...I once began to walk it way back when & only managed a few sections...more chance of walking to the moon these days so grateful as ever to my 'surrogate rambler' to oblige me...

[@yetidodger6650]

Wonderful video, I live between London and Brighton and feel lucky to be surrounded by the most wonderful countryside.

[@goodwood-rc4nx]

So very close to this part of the London loop and never knew how much did not know

[@robertbarling5601]

As you say John London has some wonderful countryside surrounding it. Thanks for a lovely walk. I have to say that bogey lane looks quite enchanting, Bob.

[@TheDutchman92000]

Thank you John, another great walk.

[@andynunney8942]

Hi John was at a wedding in South Farnborough yesterday lunchtime so you must have been nearby so caught up on this later. Inspired to do the Leytonstone to Hertford walk at some point with an old friend as was my old commuter route when I lived in Essex 😊 keep up the good work ☺️

[@lizstevenson7801]

Thank you John, that was such a pretty walk. I really enjoyed it 💕🇦🇺

[@gphunk1995]

Another really fantastic video John. So well put together that you’re putting the main tv channels to shame. Something struck me whilst watching this episode though, the absence of other people walking about. Sometimes we really don’t appreciate what we have around us. Keep the videos coming, they’re a perfect way to relax at the end of a weekend.

[@michaelbennett6778]

The Place by the bench is where Wiberforce apparently stood and decided to end slavery as he looked over the Vale of Keston no doubt chatting to his friend William Pitt the younger MP who lived at Holwood House ! Great walking John, thanks 🙏

[@minijames2777]

Another great walk along the amazing London loop, quite sad to see you nearly coming to end of it. Thanks again John

[@harmlessgrey]

Fascinating that London contains landscapes like this. I love the music in your videos. It's soothing and poignant and contemplative.

[@Originalspruce]

Such an enjoyable watch. Thankyou John.

[@chitpaul]

Great upload as usual. Been following you since London Lockdown started… and every Sunday is waited for.

[@chuckbradley1]

Watched it 3 times. Lovely views. Ta mate.

[@robbojax2025]

Just what is needed for Sunday tea time. Loved the walk.

[@chrisblay]

Always enjoy watching your walks John. So much to see off the beaten tracks of London.

[@bakerloobadboy]

As always another most excellent video. My wife used to work for the border agency and tells me that if you're Polish and wanted for a crime back home then Farnborough on a Wednesday is not the place to be. The Polish air force send a transport plane once a week to collect those persons wanted for questioning etc. This is why the UK doesn't deport to Poland apparently

[@Gallywomack]

You'd be safe enough in the Farnborough John passes through in this vid - it's not the one with an airport! (that's in Hampshire). Although should the Polish air force decide to fly to Biggin Hill instead then things might get a bit riskier...

[@bakerloobadboy]

@@Gallywomack what ? Wait! There's 2 Farnboroughs, damn this geography thing is getting confusing

[@pdox23]

I grew up in Biggin Hill but know these areas well. Thanks John!

[@barneykennett9282]

Excellent...😀.

[@morriganwitch]

Beltane Blessings . Gorgeous video xxx thank you xxx

[@JohnRogersWalks]

many thanks Morrigan and Beltane Blessings to you too

[@brianbates4514]

Just to say thank you 👍

[@ashleysgaze]

Really enjoyable, John. Many thanks! 👍

[@londonlocalbusinessdirecto4736]

I love the countryside! Thanks so much for the Spring energy that you captured.

[@lionelmarytravels6003]

We love your walks on the London Loop. I was somewhat surprised when you reached Farnborough, but I’m assuming that is not the one in north east Hampshire. I shouldn’t think the Loop extends that far. Great walk as usual John. Nice to have the ground and paths dry at last. Makes so much difference. Thanks for sharing.

[@edwardhudson9851]

You have a very Jack Hargreaves "Out Of Town"vibe mate,and that show was mostly on a Sunday as well.Fond memories of being a nipper living on a Lewisham Council estate ,playing at "Cowboy Land" on Blackheath and paddling in "The Quaggy" and it was always Sunny...mostly :0)keep up the good work on making me home sick :0) Following from Edmonton Canada

[@RedStickHistorian]

Your walks have all been wonderful, thanks so much for sharing. It would be a wonderful holiday for an Anglophile to come and walk the London Loop, staying at B-N-Bs along the way.

[@malcolmkinnon8436]

Love these London Loop walks - thanks for another one.

[@mozdickson]

well done John on your creative output which has obviously - as you'd say 'really hit the spot' with a lot of people, me included. as a spiritual man, looking at when you started documenting the walks in the way you have (and I know your work pre-dates this form of narrative) - you were raised up "for just such a time as this"...le Covide led many to seek refuge and solace in "the slow ways". Blessings on you and your family, and your knee! John

[@TimothyHalkowski]

Wonderful as always - thank you!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

many thanks Timothy

[@carlbyronrodgers]

Thank you for the commitment.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Cheers Carl

[@ralphwinter6421]

Nice one John, beautiful walk - Cheers mate...

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Cheers Ralph

[@geraldfawley5557]

Hi John. I'm one of your relatively new subscribers. You've been a fantastic find! I've learned a lot about London from your videos. Also got on to Spitalfields Life which I read most mornings with my coffee. Today I joined you whilst having my after lunch tea. I have a lot of inquiries and requests to make but I will save that for another time. Thanks so much!

[@johnstephens649]

Really interesting and not heard of the London Loop before. Living near Staines near Heathrow and the Surrey Hills, seems like I need to investigate!

[@chrisnightingale6417]

Great Stuff John. I would love to see you walk “From Willesden to Cricklewood.” A walk that inspired the great Joe Strummer to write a song about it. I’m sure with your insight and enthusiasm you could give us a taste of what Joe experienced and was maybe thinking as he made that walk.

[@leviwilliams4090]

Thank you !

[@sheilabeer6834]

At Keston you will find the source of the Ravensbourn River and it finishes at Deptford Creek and into the Thames

[@tracik1277]

John has a video about the Ravensbourne, it’s very good 😊

[@RubbishGimpy]

This is what actually brought your channel to my attention. I thought I would walk and camp the London Loop and maybe film my journey for KZbin because who would of thought of that idea before me. 😆 I knew nothing of the Loop except for the little green sign posts so looked the internet and found your channel.👍

[@richardcutting9104]

That bought back some great memories, I was born and bought up in Petts Wood and Jubilee country park and the surrounding woods and fields used to be our playgrounds. When I was in the local air cadets we used to go to Keston ponds for exercises (which mainly involved running around in camo gear terrifying the locals!). Thanks for the video.

[@amlcknz]

Me too Richard. What is now Jubilee Park had an anti aircraft gun site from WW2, much of it still there in the 50's. Made a great playground. Spent many an hour fishing Keston ponds as youngster

[@mamnisel4815]

Lovely jaunt along the southern countryside of the London loop.Great scenery and relaxing video John as always!!

[@JohnRogersWalks]

cheers Mam

[@heidgandreiter8438]

Hi, a bit of paranormal content present, my analysis concludes there's EVP spirit audio at 0.25x video speed here: 3:26 'Der er Völven, shaman' ('There's The Völve, shaman'), 3:37 'Nymåne' ('New moon'), 3:38 'Odin', 3:48 possibly 'Freja' ('Freya'), Asatru Goddess of Love. 3:56 'Mange flere Guder' ('Many more Gods'). Now a voice more distant: 3:57 'Mange keltiske Guder' ('Many Celtic Gods'). Children can often be media for spirit, they're so open and spirit lets them unconsciously enter a slight trance-like state, not harmful and just temporary. Thank you, respect from The Völve

[@waynejacksonofficial]

Perfect end of the week.. Great Beginning of the Month!! Cheers John.

[@hikingdenbiking6245]

Another great episode John very enjoyable.

[@dambrooks7578]

You are such a lovely old hippie, ot is enjoyable watching you getting your Wood(ded glade) on... 😉

[@dee74raz]

In 2018 I did a quarter of the London Loop anti clockwise. Started from Purfleet and made it somewhere near Elstree over several days. But I never unfortunately completed the London Loop. Hopefully someday I will complete it.

[@davidlaing5321]

Brilliant video as ever John 👏 Live in Hayes so have been looking forward to this one for ages and keeping half an eye out for you on your travels! Loved the video you did around 4 years ago with a mammoth walk to the source of the river Beck in Shirley - not sure if you realised but when you were at Keston Ponds in this video you were literally 30 seconds away from the picturesque source of the Ravensbourne. Hope you found it on your way through, if not a good excuse to welcome you back to SE London soon 👍

[@Micktyb]

Excellent london loop thanks 👍👌

[@Tom_J23]

Another great video John!!

[@Mouxbar]

Gosh, was worried you wasn't going to get lost on this video John. Must keep up standards! Housing estate to the rescue :-)

[@darriendastar3941]

As ever, excellent.

[@paulhutchins6019]

Nice one John 👍🏼

[@JohnRogersWalks]

cheers Paul

[@trevorbarre5616]

Hi John. Thanks for this. My friend and I are going to do Walk Three of the Capital Ring this Saturday. (The interior ring equivalent of this London Loop section?) It's a clockwise walk, however.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Hope you have a good one Trevor

[@wozzer36]

Hi John, really enjoying watching your films. Only been watching them recently but just caught a Q & A you did in lockdown, and thought of a couple of questions that you have possibly answered before but hopefully don't mind me asking...First one, when doing lost river walks is there any merit using a water deviner or taking a specialist with you?...I do love the mystery of those walks but still might be an interesting experiment...the other one is, have you heard of the Madness album The Liberty of Norton Folgate? Such a good album and concept...and love to see a walk that covers that area...once again thanks for the films...absolutely love them.

[@wetdog999]

Hello John . . . Really enjoy your videos. Wondering if you would consider walking from Hadleigh Castle into Southend-on-Sea? It’s a lovely walk that we’ve done and it takes you down through farmland to the edge of the estuary and through Leigh-on-Sea and the cocklesheds. Recommend stopping at The Crooked Billet for a pint. It’s a walk that my mum used to speak about doing with her father when she was a girl. That would have been back in the 1920’s.

[@dee74raz]

Love to complete that journey from Hadleigh Castle to Southend. I did it half way but I had to go back for emergency

[@barras123]

Man, I keep falling asleep. But, in the best way

[@conradblundell494]

Ahh John, I live right by that path at the edge of the Crofton Wood, you could've stopped for a pot of tea.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

Thanks I really needed it that day Conrad

[@festivaljapan]

amazing. I'm your fan.

[@LezMarwick]

I LOVE ENGLAND!!

[@kskssxoxskskss2189]

On a walk like this, how do you pace yourself? Is there much stopping to set tripod shots? Do you give yourself the occasional sit-down, and for how long? Some of these spots seem too beautiful to just pass through. Savoring? How do you do savoring?

[@patthewoodboy]

wonderful.

[@Seanchai59]

Another beautiful walk, John. Have just read This Other London. Any plans for another book?

[@jackpayne4658]

Another very enjoyable walk. By the way John, have you read Robert Twigger's 'Walking the Great North Line'? It's an account of a long-distance walk from Christchurch, Dorset to Lindisfarne, with mostly wild camping. He shares your interests in walking, the English landscape, ancient earthworks, rivers, and beer.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

thanks for the tip Jack

[@bazza945]

You do pile on the praise, mate.

[@lesgoody3141]

Power to your legs! Keep it up mate!

[@nightmail7423]

Walk sections of the Elizabeth line that might be interesting.

[@RingwayManchester]

Hey John I tweeted you, I’m desperately looking for the song used in your end of the world cricklewood video with Nick papadimitriou.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

No worries I’ll look it up - is it not down in the video description? It’s possibly one I made myself thinking about it

[@RingwayManchester]

@@JohnRogersWalks it wasn’t. I’d love to have it, I can’t stop listening. For my own personal enjoyment of course. Although happy to use in videos and credit and link your channel?