London 4am Torrential Rain Walk in Soho & West End, Late Night City Ambience

[@WatchedWalker]

Warm me up with a hot drink after getting soaked during this walk! - ko-fi.com/watchedwalker

[@nigelcrisp68]

Thank you, I enjoyed that and followed you with Google Maps, and have a hot drink on me, well deserved after that drenching on our behalf..

[@WatchedWalker]

Thanks very much Nigel 👍

[@princesshassim6009]

Hi Hon. You're very brave, i've been out in those streets after dark in teeming rain with just a short skirt and hi heels, it's no fun even with an umbrella!. Liked it though. Tell you what, when you're warmed up and brave enough to go back, why not do the same idea but round Whitechapel and the East End. Now i know that area too and after dark even in dry weather, i always got an uneasy feeling. Good luck!

[@johnmh1000]

What's your mum gonna say when she sees this?

[@dapperd9300]

A warm hearth too. Nice walk.

[@annemariepark5401]

I cannot express how these videos have changed my life. I'm housebound at the moment recovering from cancer and I cant walk out I love the rain...it frees me and I feel with these videos I am getting to experience London without sitting on a train or a tube to get there. I love all the areas you cover but especially East London. God bless you for your efforts in this you tube channel

[@WatchedWalker]

Thank you for your kind words Annemarie, it's lovely to hear how my videos have helped you. I wish you all the best with your recovery, take care.

[@CARLIN4737]

magical and hypnotic

[@coffeeandbytes9854]

These videos are, indeed, calming and transportitive. I found the Regent's Canal walk particularly fascinating.

[@NickRowsell]

Good for you … find pleasure where you can … KTF

[@CJ2727]

Hope you’re feeling better

[@MsCheesemonster13]

I’m glad I’m not the only person out there that finds listening to rain satisfying and relaxing.

[@visionist7]

I always prefer walk videos with rain

[@tonyn9858]

me too tone uk

[@JMarieCAlove]

No you’re not the only one, a lot of people say they love to hear the sound of rain, it is soothing and relaxing 😉😁

[@masimuseebatvlogs]

Yes you are right agree with you 😘

[@raven_ous2585]

Why ??

[@suzy8109]

Hard to believe that London roads are still so busy at 4am (with buses running!!!) ... this was so cozy to watch from my warm bed. Thank you!

[@maureenleigh4724]

I wish my tv was near my bed...

[@elja.]

@@maureenleigh4724 what if they watched it on their phone

[@raghuvansh1293]

@@elja. I'm watching it on my laptop, and iPad is also a possibility

[@sybaritesphynx8057]

That's true about almost every major metropolitan city in the world. NYC, London, Tokyo, Mumbai, Hong Kong.. They never sleep.

[@ushoys]

Yeah, try that in a small town.

[@RussellHai]

Evening mate and thanks for sharing another London Rainy walking tour on a beautiful late night here! Great seeing Piccadilly Circus, Mayfair, Covent Garden, and many other places look so quiet without any tourists during this hour here! Cheers for the journey here and stay safe mate! 😀👍🇬🇧☔

[@kieranjohnston7550]

You sacrificed your comfort and your sleep so that we could enjoy this vision in the coziness of our homes. This time and place that you have recorded would otherwise remain unknown to us. Thank you so much for showing us this world.

[@WatchedWalker]

My pleasure Keiran 😊

[@loriyoung5996]

I really enjoy these walks in the rain particularly at night. It’s quiet and serene, a good time to gather one’s thoughts put away some stress and warm up afterwards with a cuddle and some coffee. Thanks for getting soggy for me to enjoy a long walk in the rain.

[@WatchedWalker]

My pleasure Lori, I'm pleased you enjoyed my efforts 😊

[@loriyoung5996]

@@WatchedWalker yes I am. Thanks again

[@masimuseebatvlogs]

You stol my words😄🙏 thanks for good explanation love and respect from Hong Kong

[@andso7068]

I don't know if 'quiet' accurately describes it but there's definitely a tranquil ambience that envelops the night.

[@loriyoung5996]

@@andso7068 yes I agree tranquil but it brings me a quietness if that makes sense.

[@andyrob3259]

I miss the pouring rain in London. I don’t care what anyone says - it’s cosy. It’s great walking in. And it’s great sitting in the window of a cafe with coffee and cake watching.

[@douglasgreen437]

"There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing".

[@ushoys]

Good luck finding one open at 4am in London.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Replace coffee and cake (not really a true London thing) with a pint in a pub and I'll agree.

[@Onmysheet]

​@douglasgreen437 Ice is bad, because it's slippery.

[@scaleop4]

believe me your not alone

[@superu5er]

I used to do night shifts in Soho. I love this video.....

[@honeydate]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THE RAIN!

[@gigimarie5325]

I love the heavy rain!

[@flamingstar1990]

So beautiful I had to wipe a tear…In 1970-71 I was a nurse at St.Thomas Hospital. London was very different then, but that night walk in the rain brought it all back..

[@yuma7398]

In what way was it different?

[@ds1868]

@@yuma7398 You know very well how much London was different back in the 1970s.

[@yuma7398]

@@ds1868 no I really don't

[@ax3226]

@@ds1868 You mean only white people were in London right! If that’s you’re meaning than you really need to change your thinking!!!!

[@orangefacedbuddah1776]

@@ds1868 immigration started in the 1950s.

[@DenaInWyo]

Thanks!

[@WatchedWalker]

Thank you so much DenaInWyo, that'll get me a hot drink after my next rainy walk 😊

[@DenaInWyo]

@@WatchedWalker I hope you know how much your vids like this mean to people. Ones like this in particular evoke memories and emotions. Brought me right back to London, inspired my imagination thinking of the 100s of years of people who have walked those streets on dark rainy nights...I'm sounding kinda nuts but I wish I could put into words how much I appreciate and enjoy your walks and this one was a masterpiece. I bet you were soaked to the skin though!

[@WatchedWalker]

It means a lot that you say that DenaInWyo, I do my best to evoke a reaction with these types of walks, so it's wonderful to hear it did that for you. And yes, I was completely soaked throughout this walk!

[@douglasgreen437]

It's strange how beautiful a rainy night in London is.

[@masimuseebatvlogs]

I wish one Day I visit London 😸

[@DonLopetegui]

@@masimuseebatvlogs I hope you get the chance :)

[@chrisalross]

Very beautiful! Honestly, everything looks just great!! Thanks for this shoot!

[@repentuklondonwatchman1373]

LOVELY LONG NIGHT WALKS IN THE RAIN IN LONDON. SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL

[@margaretfoster2883]

Wow! Could you not sleep?! Watched this with a hot water bottle and fleecy throw and still felt cold and wet! Beyond the call of duty! Thank you for another atmospheric walk.

[@WatchedWalker]

Glad you enjoyed it Margaret, I could have done with a hot water bottle when I filmed this! 😀

[@MostlyWalking]

Great opening scene..started off like a movie 😍

[@WatchedWalker]

Thanks MW, I see you've been out in the rain too recently - I hope you did a better job of staying dry than I did!

[@alejandradelatorre5128]

I love London!!! The best city of Europe !!! Saludos desde Guadalajara, Jal México

[@Maurimaxxx]

I'm a big fan of the UK history and culture. Hi from Brazil.

[@WatchedWalker]

Greetings Yan, love to Brazil 😊

[@jonathansteadman7935]

Ah, the old night buses..... reminds me of when I'd miss one and, having exited a club after three, I'd walk home from Soho to Shepherds Bush, back in the late 80s.

[@strollingthecity]

relaxing walk, I love the rain. love from New York 💚🗽🇺🇸

[@abhisheksinghal94]

London looks sooo pretty in night, with the rains, being near the window holding a warm cup of coffee, reading a good book and wrapped around in a blanket. London is wow

[@sabrinajoyce9540]

Nothing better than a walk around london on a rainy night!

[@jeannettediaz2630]

Don’t know how u do it, but thank you I love it I was there this year love London n thd history❤

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

This video deserves applause. Blessing your youtube channel feed once again.

[@WatchedWalker]

Thank you so much RHT 😊

[@1970sthrowback]

I recently discovered and subscribed to your channel. Although i no longer live in London it has never left me. I was born in the 60s in the now closed General Lying In Hospital in York Rd Waterloo ( sort of behind the London Eye ) and grew up in South London ( Brixton ). It gives me such a good relaxing calm feeling watching your videos especially those shot at night in the rain. Thank you for allowing me to get my London " fix " These would be great to watch on a HUGE screen, i better get saving

[@hayleysmith5077]

We do not experience heavy rains since ages in south Europe it is so mentally calming watching and hearing this beautiful sound and London is one my favorite places on earth …so cultural and tolerant people love Londoners Blessings from Tuscany Italy 🇮🇹 thanks for sharing ♓️♓️🙏🏻⚜️🙋‍♀️

[@WatchedWalker]

Thanks Heeley, love to Italy 😊

[@hayleysmith5077]

@@WatchedWalker same back to you ♓️🙋‍♀️⚜️🙏🏻

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Wow the best time to walk is in the rain .. no one else will want to be in it and explore London!

[@WatchedWalker]

Hello Tim, yes it's a great time to film, though these conditions were a little extreme! 🤣

[@joshweinstein5345]

Very Bladerunnery with the lights and the rain!

[@doggersunite]

Absolutely superb. It’s so surreal to see this part of town so empty. The reflections on the pavements and the neon lighting combined with the rain really make this a lovely video.

[@WatchedWalker]

Thank you Thomas, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@doggersunite]

@@WatchedWalker I work in the Tottenham Court/ Covent Garden area - I haven’t been into town since the pandemic began, so it’s really fun to see it all again.

[@LWJCarroll]

Just amazing as I walked some of this with my late Mum in 1997 on our trip to London and the USA...Laurie NZ

[@Humberto-F7]

Beautiful walk ... because it's not me whos getting wet. Thanks for the rainny walk 🇺🇾

[@rolandoassad]

Espectacular filmación!

[@josephgyaidoo4576]

Wow!!! This is so beautiful and very relaxing.👏😴 The system is working 24/7

[@lostmonkey5162]

It has a unique and strong atmosphere. Very beautiful.

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

Love seeing the brolly in the brolly in the neon light.

[@lostmonkey5162]

This is London at its full potential.

[@peterjohn8045]

Sooo beautiful I love london and really I want to go london 🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸

[@luciananascimento9837]

So beautiful it doesn't even feel real, but i can feel the wind and raindrops from here.

[@santiagodimartino2067]

Very Beatifuel Rain

[@loftonrudolph7586]

These walks in the rain at night are so calming

[@sebastiaan805]

AMAZING quality.. eat your heart out Hollywood

[@sabitaristocrat1936]

at 4am you made it extraordinary!!

[@nicky29031977]

West end at night and in the rain...charming!

[@conorbmcgovern]

I've walked all of those streets hundreds of times but it was brilliant to see it at 4am and because I haven't been into town more than twice in 18 months! Thank you.

[@lorrainelavin764]

its been tough though we must soldier in .. take care from Australia

[@voicezful]

Hi, do you remember a club called in Jacquelins in Wardour Street around 1989/90 - there was steep stairs down to this fantastic club, but noone remembers it and any internet searches about it have drawn a blank - just when I saw your post sayin' you'd walked the area often..

[@camerastooge]

Incredible video. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@WatchedWalker]

Thanks a lot Lucas, much appreciated! 😊

[@jamest6822]

Beautiful! The lights glistening on the paving stones lends a certain old-school glamour which is so evocative. It would have been lovely to have followed a route through Chinatown too just after leaving Leicester Square - the lights there, plus the lanterns and the torrential downpour would have looked stunning I'm sure. One for the future perhaps!

[@WatchedWalker]

Thank you James, I usually go through Chinatown but gave it a miss this time - I really wish the lanterns were illuminated, they would look spectacular reflected on the wet ground!

[@yiyinghu1]

Recently by watching your beautiful videos, I felt a pleasure has returned, a simple quite walking through the streets is magic. London is much more seduisante through your eyes, especially after almost 27 years of my absence, she seems getting younger and more dynamic, or may be it's just of you. Bravo and many thanks!

[@nasimakhanom1920]

I have never seen london so beautiful, so calm like this

[@rickcutrona3295]

Just love your London videos… makes me want to jump and a plane and head over (from Melbourne, Australia) and never leave again..

[@WatchedWalker]

Thanks so much Rick 👍

[@anothercynicalbrit6451]

Stay on your prison island and don't bring more authoritarianism here please.

[@jeannettediaz2630]

Thank you love your videos especially the rainy night ones is beautiful I was there on March this year love London ❤

[@smithyPT]

The ambience is spectacular. Congratulations!!

[@WatchedWalker]

Thanks very much smithyPT 😊

[@anne-liseeikahansen]

I enjoyed this walk a lot! With the sound of the heavy rain. Well. done, WW.

[@WatchedWalker]

Many thanks Anne-Lise!

[@kathyjones3320]

Wrapped up in the warm watching this,rain is so relaxing absolutely loved watching this.

[@michaelwhite8031]

I keep coming back to this video, l love it !

[@tonyn9858]

me too

[@maggylondon7279]

I miss London's streets, amazing walking through the rain! Thanks for the ride!

[@susanjones5322]

Beautiful. One of my favourite songs A Rainy Night In Soho just feels so real watching this. Thank you.

[@christinebethencourt6197]

I love so much those double decker bus , it’s reminds me an old English series that i adored when i was little girl 🚎🤗

[@nondesperado]

“On the busses” by any chance? 🙂

[@dslatts5361]

Wonderful - I feel the need to sing the Pogues “ on a rainy night in soho”. Thank you

[@davidzweiban5549]

I loved this video. I really miss the rain. We've only had 0.2 inches of rain here in Los Angeles in the last 10 months.

[@WatchedWalker]

Thank you David, I wish I could send some of this rain your way, we've had quite a bit this year!

[@tacticalgrace6456]

Only catching this a year on, but you can see from this level of wind and rain an umbrella alone is gonna be insufficient to keep you dry. I would’ve recommended a solid pair of wellies and some decent waterproofs, trousers, gloves, coat & hat with some warm stuff to keep you warm underneath, fleece, thermals thick socks etc. Hard to estimate just how wet it was gonna be I guess. Thanks all the same, beautifully shot and super relaxing! 👍💚

[@Jonas-xl4wg]

visited England and London a couple months ago, really wish i could live there gotta be my favorite city i’ve ever been in

[@gillianao]

thank you so much for doing the kind of video it makes me feel so secure.

[@Nikon82uk]

one of the best walks in my opinion.

[@calvingrondahl1011]

I hope you have the right gear… or kit for this weather. You Brits must be the experts on rain. Fun and mysterious walk. Thanks WW

[@jaspermartin7444]

thank you so much for sacrificing a warm and dry evening in order to share this with us. This reminds me so much when I was younger and able, I would walk for miles! I do envy you being able to do that now, and in such a beautiful city!

[@lawrencelinehan4602]

It WAS worth your trouble. Thank you for sharing your solitary experience in the rain during lockdown.

[@WatchedWalker]

Thanks so much Lawrence! 😊

[@sparktube8456]

I always enjoy watching rain and/or night footage. I think it because of the sound and lights. Especially when it is raining. The reflection makes the night look even better. Thank you for sharing.

[@Carnelian_Fly]

It's so nice to walk around London in the early morning in the rain. I hope you're not wet. Take care of yourself.

[@MP-yp8pk]

Wonderful! Love listening to the rain, this walk is very special, and brings back many memories from way back. Thank you x

[@WatchedWalker]

You're most welcome M P 😊

[@dorothydanridge]

I enjoyed this. I have watched yours and T k viper. You guys are so fortunate. No way would I walk around at night anywhere in the U.S. Too dangerous. Great video. Never been to London .I guess this will have to do. ☺

[@starrfaithfull6934]

DorothyDandridge, I kept thinking the same thing, being American. No way. I kept expecting some hoodlums to appear. I love the rain, though, and the ambiance of the night streets. 🌺

[@mrbr549]

Wow! I think this is some of your best work. The atmosphere, the colors in the reflections, the top quality, even in a torrential rain. Fantastic!

[@WatchedWalker]

Thanks so much mrbr549, I was really pleased to have captured this!

[@aliencblake]

This should be a film

[@ineedamirroroferised2844]

I hope this is not off topic, but I call reflections in puddles "Thomas Kinkade Puddles" because I noticed that his paintings had reflections in the water puddles. His attention to detail was excellent.

[@lionsskyblue442]

nice cinematography

[@badabing8884]

Great video. I can virtually walk through London at 4am watching this video without getting wet.☔️ 👍

[@frankmartin1168]

Such a great walk in the rain.

[@WatchedWalker]

Thank you Frank 😊

[@ceanothus_bluemoon]

So relaxing with the sound of the rain and the reflections of the lights. Thank you for going out in dreadful weather to get this!

[@garybooth]

I watched this at double speed from the saddle of my exercise bike. Nothing quite like a late-night cycle through London in the pouring rain - without getting wet. Many thanks for posting, will be back!

[@carssonss2677]

How I appreciate that. Merci de France...🙏

[@april5781]

Walking in the rain 🌧 there's no other feeling like it

[@Mikelanzarote]

Wonderful watch. The places you walked around were all my daily haunts. I miss the West End and I miss the rain.

[@chrishaz1122]

What a great video.. Nicely filmed and the rain is just the best weather I'm so glad I'm not the only one who enjoys the rain ☺ ☔

[@chrishaz1122]

@@charlaynearchambault4801 so do I why I don't like the Summer

[@TheLongSummer]

Believe me, you are not alone :)

[@chrishaz1122]

@@TheLongSummer 😁🌧️

[@thehamburgergod5543]

This is one of the things I want to experience in London :D

[@hilaryepstein6013]

You are brave. I've often wondered what it would be like to walk the streets in the middle of the night but would never have the nerve do it. So thank you for the virtual experience.

[@WatchedWalker]

Thanks Hilary, it was a bit eerie at that hour but I was happy to capture the heavy rain.

[@wahyu.yhlbs037]

I already watched a video similiar like this, walking in New York City while rain, and i just found this video, London is awesome 😍

[@margopaton3240]

You’re very brave to be out in the dark, lonely and super heavy rain! There’s not many people around those quiet streets. I’m enjoying watching your video, but I can’t help thinking you must be truly soaked! Thank you for your dedication to bringing those walks into our cosy homes. You wouldn’t need to be the scared type either! When you get home, I hope you have a nice warm cup of tea to heat you up!☕️☕️☕️and some dry clothes.

[@WatchedWalker]

Many thanks Margo! Yes, it was a bit eerie at that hour though because of the heavy rain it felt less scary. I was absolutely soaked making this video, though I did warm up quickly once I got home again 😀

[@margopaton3240]

@@WatchedWalker I’m glad you made it home safely. Your videos are much appreciated.

[@christopherweaver9109]

Another video of unbelievable rain. You have had so many fantastic rain walks this year. Not just so very heavy, but so often. I wish I could move to London. I watch all your videos. So jealous of your rain.

[@WatchedWalker]

Thanks very much Christopher! Yes, we've had a lot of heavy rain this year, which has been great for recording these walks! Hopefully we get more before the end of the year.

[@christopherweaver9109]

@@WatchedWalker thank you for your reply. It was good for you to have such rain while the weather was warm. It's not so much fun getting soaked when it is cold. I am hoping that we will be treated to some of your downpours next summer here in the Midlands. I do come quite often to London but choose the wrong days!

[@A1150N_]

When insomnia strikes! Thankyou for this video; mesmerising and calming all at the same time. And helped me to drift back to sleep..

[@WatchedWalker]

You're so welcome Alison!

[@purplecheese6200]

This is my study video 1 year ago, I have graduated and got into my dream course. Thank you

[@WatchedWalker]

Congrats purplecheese, that's awesome to hear!

[@purplecheese6200]

@@WatchedWalker tysm!

[@suzyhazelwood9942]

These night time rain videos are so artistic!!👏 They always make me think of Leonid Afremov's paintings of rainy streets. It's funny, because when we're walking in the rain, we don't really don't appreciate the experience and umbrellas are essential, but looking at rain in a video, art, or photography it's truly beautiful... and of course the sound is awesome. If we were birds, it would be a case of finding shelter, or even worse, an insect... it could well be the end!!😅 Life is so strange! Thanks for another beautiful rainy walk!😍

[@davidharlem6824]

Beautiful words and yes, life is indeed mysteriously strange.

[@WatchedWalker]

Thank you so much Suzy, I do try to lean into the more artistic aspect with these nighttime ambience walks, so I'm pleased you enjoy it and the beautiful reflections!

[@suzyhazelwood9942]

@@davidharlem6824 😊😊👍

[@suzyhazelwood9942]

@@WatchedWalker I can see that you do put a lot of effort into the creative side of these videos, I love the blue colour tone, it gives a cinematic feel, which is very appealing... and the sound too... I love the asmr type of sound!🥰

[@johnorchin8567]

Yes this video elevates these walking videos to a new level.

[@bidishachakraborty6778]

Brilliant capture...out of the world vibes...thank you walker...

[@VanessaKismetSmitten]

This is literally everything to me! 🙌🏼🙌🏼The storm, the wind, the sound, the lights reflecting on the streets and especially all the blue light hues! Love how this video has the cool tones! Thank you for doing these walks for us! More blue light hues and cool tone vids please. Hope you’ve managed to keep your feet dry in this walk.

[@JVSwailesBoudicca]

I think he might be on an E-scooter ??

[@joannconfer1144]

Either that or he’s just a fast walker….🏃🏻‍♂️

[@sunnydaze2359]

Love their double-decker buses .😁

[@petastafford908]

​@@JVSwailesBoudicca Nah he definitely walks, I've heard his footsteps in a couple of his videos.

[@leepizarro]

It looks so neat and tidy.

[@annemariepark522]

These walks are keeping me alive seriously I love seeing all the areas of London especially the East End. What a fantastic idea and how dedicated are you to keep going on them for us.

[@barrygrigg9068]

I just love this. Like so many I just love watching the rain come down and the sound.

[@cascaderiverflows]

It’s cold and raining here. I’m snuggled in my warm blanket but can’t hear the rain. Watching you videos on my iPad , right before sleep, gives me that comfort, cozy feeling and helps me fall asleep 😴 faster. Thank you for going out there and filming this💕.

[@SookiesCharlie_aunt]

One of my favorite walks

[@craigyb71]

Thanks WW. You are crazy going out in that , but my word it’s strangely satisfying.

[@WatchedWalker]

You're welcome BY 'EC, the conditions were rather extreme, but I'm happy to have filmed it to share with you all.

[@johnmh1000]

@@WatchedWalker Thank you WW for this. Such a wonderful piece of 'street journalism'.

[@georgiahorton6600]

My favorite rain video. I keep coming back to watch again. We do not get rain like that here.

[@angeladread]

As we say in Chile, it is raining in the old way, from top to bottom and from bottom to top,😅… nice walk, the rain is an incredible antistress. Greetings from Chile my friend🇨🇱✌🏼

[@WatchedWalker]

Thanks Angela, it certainly was raining in all directions, I don't think any part of me was dry after that. Love to Chile 😊

[@angeladread]

@@WatchedWalker There is no doubt about that, now to take good care of yourself, still the "bug" stalks us do not lower your guard😷🙂.