Last Walk before the Lockdown | Epping Forest

Last Walk before the Lockdown | Epping Forest - River Roding (4K)

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A walk through Epping Forest to Woodford then down to the River Roding and back to Wanstead, on 21st March 2020, two days before the UK lockdown.
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@morriganwitch 4 жыл бұрын

Been in for four months shielding this has helped my psychological state and feel less isolated . Thank you so much xxx

@TeleToastTom 4 жыл бұрын

Stay safe and all the best from Germany.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom

@yokohamatomohawk1840 4 жыл бұрын

As you crossed the hollow ponds there was a wide ditch filled with water. I think this was the River Holt which was cut off when the railway cutting was dug. This might be the reason why Gilbert's Slade is always so wet. It is no longer drained by the amputated River Holt.

@LoisDavidsonArt 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite walks John, and one of the first I came across from you, I like to come back and join you on it every now and again in these troubled times, it always lifts me, thank you... :-)

@CthulhuInc Жыл бұрын

the start of the pandemic seems so long ago, and we're still living in it. please stay safe, john, for your work is much admired and enjoyed by many

@paulfitzpatrick3090 Жыл бұрын

I remember watching this when it went out and l promised myself that l would watch it again in another country when Covid was over. I kept that promise and am on holiday in Naples. Go to Rome today then Venice and Athens.

@roxysimmons 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much John. Please keep yourself and your dear family safe. I hope that your next walk won’t be too long away. I’ve just bought a bike and so my 11yr old daughter and I try to get out for a ride and sit by our local lake for the 1hr we’re allowed out. Nature has been so healing for us right now.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roxy - we're doing well and following all the advice, never been so grateful for my garden. Great that you're getting into nature

@davidfarrell7373 4 жыл бұрын

John, many thanks for your words at the end of this film. Dave 🙏

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

my pleasure Dave - hope you're doing well

@neilstory3088 4 жыл бұрын

Greetings John from Prince Edward County, Ontario. I grew up in Walthamstow, in the old village, on Orford Road opposite the ‘Ancient House’ and then lived in Woodford before crossing the Pond. I absolutely love your walks, they take me back and bring back many fond memories. While living in Woodford back in the 70s and 80s I worked for London Walks, doing the Ghost Walks, Jack the Ripper, Sherlock Holmes, Dickens etc and I must applaud you for your work ( but it’s never work if it’s fun) you are a great guide and I look forward to re viewing your back catalogue. Brilliant stuff, just what we need in these times. And when I get back ‘home’ the first beer is on me.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

That’s so kind of you Neil - many thanks. I love making these videos

@stevegee7593 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks lots of memories. One of which was the area when you were overlooking the North circular. A friend of mine had a house on the old north circular. On the day the new road bypassed his house it went up from £15000 to £25000. Now it would be around the £600,000 mark.

@thewalkingman777 4 жыл бұрын

In recent months I've taken to placing my hands on old interesting looking trees on my walks in the hope of absorbing some of their positive energy, wisdom and experience myself. Im also no hippy but i figure its a privilege to still have these living witnesses to history around. I walked through the amazing 450 year old great oaks just across from the Queen Elizabeth Hunting lodge last week, a day before the pubs closed (managed to get one last pint). On that day i was feeling daunted by the enormity of what i could see was about to unfold and i actually found myself praying to the Tree Gods to protect myself, my family, friends and everyone i love. I think considering all the pleasure, comfort, stress relief and knowledge your videos have given me, John, you can consider yourself covered by that Prayer. 👍 Stay safe everyone, and if you can walk close to home and at a distance to others, then make sure you do for your own sanity.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

That's such a wonderful sentiment Walking Man and thank you so much. We'll be back amongst the trees soon enough.

@Andrewmwright 4 жыл бұрын

Best wishes from Brisbane, Australia. I grew up in Wanstead, and love your videos. I better times the Hollow Ponds, the Roding , Wanstead Park were all part of the areas that Friends and I used to explore on foot and on bike. Thanks for bringing back memories and stay safe.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew - hope you're doing well in Brisbane

@mariaherbert1469 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. The noise of the traffic on north circ. Best get back to the forest. Love that bit you talking to the trees. Made me giggle. Very spiritual. Hope youre well. Love the videos take care

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maria

@nickcooper1260 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, John, I too went for a walk on the Saturday before lockdown (around Grin Low, Buxton) and still go for a daily walk as exercise from my house, while keeping two metres away from other walkers. Your videos are an inspiration and lets hope the horrible virus is eradicated for ever.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick, yes indeed, hopefully soon the virus will be banished and we'll be back out there

@chid76 4 жыл бұрын

We need these more than ever John, thank you!

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

my pleasure child76

@markahomer 4 жыл бұрын

Discovering your vlogs in Lockdown as been poignant to some degree but they still evoke happy memories of my childhood and teens. Thank you.

@jonathanmadden5112 4 жыл бұрын

I do love a pylon. Another great walk John, full of interesting stuff. I do hope you're OK and keeping safe, thanks so much for posting.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

They are majestic beasts eh. Yes I'm in good form Jonathan, cooking up plans for future videos

@colinmumford6843 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed that one John. Let’s hope it isn’t too long before you can film some new material 🤓👍

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

cheers Colin - going to try and do something on my local daily exercise walk, see how it pans out

@GapBahnDirk 4 жыл бұрын

I hope that you are enjoying putting your feet up for a rest meanwhile and planning more walks.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks

@bigguy64 4 жыл бұрын

Nice one John. By rights I should be there (in the UK) now. Wandering. Three days before flying out things got a bit more serious so I stayed home. You might have to wait awhile for that pint I was going to buy you. Thanks for the film mate. Stay safe. BB

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Just imagine how much better that pint will taste on the other side of all this Boyd. All the best to you and yours

@grahamcass7420 4 жыл бұрын

1970 N.circular ran from wadham bridge,pararell with beacontree ave,to forest rd,,water works roundabout biult,new resovoir dug,viaduct cut for new circular carrigeway at the expence of many many many trees of epping forest,which where simply burnt in large piles,as a 11 year boy ,although provided an exciting playground,the destruction shaped my enviormental outlook permantly

@Mouxbar 4 жыл бұрын

Coo, that was a grand walk through some old haunts John. I'll forgive the horror of mock tudor semis for the glory of the mighty Roding. So much of my childhood spent there fishing. Rucksack, rod and net and a ramble upstream for as far as I fancied. I was so lucky to have it on my doorstep. Stay well and listen to the trees. And don't be using the H word - you know you don't like it :-)

@DigitalPiratesCamp 4 жыл бұрын

Always love your vids and threw these troubled hard times its more important than ever to reconnect with nature even if its appreciating your own garden and making a bug hotel for the kids plenty going on 😉 , be safe john see you on the otherside ✊🏼

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

cheers - hopefully won't be long before we're out there again

@jazzman9042 4 жыл бұрын

One of things I like so much in your videos is the music. These days every tv advert or show employs screaming rock music which for me destroys any pleasure I might have gleaned from it. Your videos and music have quite the opposite effect in that they are very calming and enlightening. I'm so pleased to hear your are going to do further videos whilst somewhat housebound. I so look forward to each Sunday's visit to your world and views and thoughts therein. Keep yourself and your family safe my friend.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Michael. I spend quite a lot of time selecting the music as it has a big influence on the atmosphere of the video. Getting the mix right can be tricky too as I record my voice outdoors with different levels of background noise. I've just started work on a new video and being at home has made me approach it in a whole new way

@DanCherishedsoul 4 жыл бұрын

I will watch all your videos slowley over the lockdown keep up the good work my friend! Regards

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel - hope you enjoy them

@CyclingSteve 4 жыл бұрын

Personally I've been loving the lack of traffic noise. Just like you to find a busy road. :D

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Incredible eh, but this was a couple of days before the lockdown so I wonder what it’s like now

@CyclingSteve 4 жыл бұрын

@@JohnRogersWalks I had to cycle down to Aldgate around that time and then to Westminster a week ago for "work that cannot be done from home", the streets were very quiet with hardly any pedestrians or vehicles. I won't be going back in luckily. I took the opportunity to record the view from my handlebars you can take a look on my channel.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

that'd be interesting Steve - my first London was around that area

@rzholland 4 жыл бұрын

Used to walk down by The Roding when we lived in Loughton. I always thought that the closed bridge was to an island that was private and had been bought by some entrepreneurs to build a nightclub there. Mind you this was back in the early 2000's

@john80c 4 жыл бұрын

Great final walk. Take care John and we will see more walks once the emergency is over, whenever that is.

@mariana4059 4 жыл бұрын

Such a lovely walk, thank you, John, And poignant. I have to admit to shedding a tear. But luckily you are a comedian too, so I had a good laugh at your tree conversation. Thank you for committing to post something every week - I am looking forward to whatever you have in store for us. Perhaps some conversations from the shed, who knows? Keep well!

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks as every Mariana - I think the shed conversations will be inevitable at some point - I'll have to include the Shed Totems of Cartman, Stan, and Kenny

@MeTheRob 4 жыл бұрын

24:35 A Little Egret (a kind of Heron). Seeing that would have made my day.

@IanPhillipsWildlife 4 жыл бұрын

There's a few of them in this area now, I've seen them on both of my recent visits to the River Roding, this year and in summer 2019 and a few miles away on Walthamstow and Hackney Mashes there's more every year. I think numbers will continue to rise in the UK over the next few years.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Aaah I didn't use the clip I recorded at the end of the walk wondering if in fact it was an Egret I'd seen

@tomgirldouble3249 4 жыл бұрын

MeTheRob I see these often in the lake at my daughters village in Cornwall, heaven knows when I’ll be there again😔lovely birds.

@williemal3058 4 жыл бұрын

Hunkering down in Brooklyn while spring is blooming. Good luck John

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Willie - all the best to you over in Brooklyn - long summer evening walks are just around the corner

@gazriley624 4 жыл бұрын

Stay safe John love watching your videos you inspired me to walk more around Liverpool

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gaz - that’s great to hear

@gaucincommunitychoirandalu9764 4 жыл бұрын

The area I grew up in - thanks for the reminders.

@RossRoams 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent walk as usual John, stay safe brother..!!

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ross

@lionelmarytravels6003 2 жыл бұрын

That takes us back. Just before lockdown. We live in a large village in Wiltshire, albeit near the outskirts,so we were able do a 3 mile circular walk most days on small country lanes. We would meet other people doing the same thing, but we always crossed to opposite sides of the road when passing. The amazing thing was, that everyone said ‘Hello’ as we passed. Total strangers. It was if lockdown brought people together. We both had our jabs, plus boosters, but then caught the virus this year in March. By this time it was a much less aggressive illness, rather like a nasty cold which left us with a cough for a couple of weeks. I guess when you filmed this, you couldn’t have known what the next couple of years.

@JagBetty 4 жыл бұрын

Those sentiments about nature John are reflections of my own thought, nature will always win. Isn’t it great when you find a new area.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

It's a real treat Jag - there's always more to be explored

@FIO6271 4 жыл бұрын

Love the video as always John! All your content feels so romantic. Like a little piece of treasure to keep, documented for eternity at least in our hearts (when someday KZfaq dissapears). Wish you the best from Argentina

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Fiona - wishing you all the best

@Briansmile66 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much John, best wishes and stay safe to you and yours. I’m looking forward to more walks and I’m intrigued by what you have planned for us in the meantime. Take care.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Philip

@CraftyBushPrepper 4 жыл бұрын

Love to see you do a Snaresbrook Vid John, as a local resident I'd find your knowledge on the area fascinating as usual. I could even accompany you albeit within 2M. All the best. Gez

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gez that’s a great idea - I could follow the Sayers Brook

@CraftyBushPrepper 4 жыл бұрын

@@JohnRogersWalks let me know if and when. Found the birch well today, I couldn't believe it, I must have walked past it dozens of times. Not sure it's a well seemed to be silted up.

@FreeLancerLondon 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic videos, thanks for posting. We went for a walk around Knighton Wood only yesterday. It was lovely. Have just seen your stuff today for the first time. Brilliant. Really informative, interesting and inspiring. Gotta go out for a walk now. Thanks again and keep well. Cheers Paul and Gill 👍😇

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul and Gill hope you enjoy your walk today

@jimhogg3765 2 жыл бұрын

I love your walks John, I’ve only just discovered your videos. I spent my childhood in Loughton & Buckhurst Hill until early 1970’s. Until we moved to Peterborough. We used to play & paddle in the River Roding, I went to School at the Brook Secondary Modern as it was called then. So when I go on your walks it’s a trip down memory lane for me. Love them keep it up, I’ve still got more to watch. Linda

@JohnRogersWalks 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Linda

@eleanorruskin9566 4 жыл бұрын

I really loved this video, thanks! The pace of the video, music and local woodland is a very relaxing combination and I've been enjoying your videos recently when I need to take a moment to chill out in these (slightly scary) times. The added bonus is of course finding out more about where I'm living - all very interesting, thank you.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that Eleanor

@markszawlowski867 4 жыл бұрын

Be safe mate. You'll be lauding the edge-lands again before you know it.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

cheers Mark

@martingross3261 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video again John - the perfect tonic for being stuck indoors. Keep up the excellent work, you're helping a good many of us stay sane and I'm eagerly awaiting your next video... Take care and stay safe.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Woodham Wanderer - there's some great videos from the archive coming to the channel

@mrchasey123 4 жыл бұрын

Nice pleasant walk John, last for a while until this madness ends, you mentioned the Roding flooding reminds me of back in 1999, I think it was about then, the Roding burst it's banks, all the way along Chigwell Rd the houses had sandbags up against the doors and Charlie Browns roundabout was under water, also along Herman Hill the basement flats got flooded as water came up through the drains, I don't think it has happened since....anyway looking forward to your next walk wherever and whenever that will be.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

cheers Colin - it's surprising that power that these little rivers possess

@nicko500s 4 жыл бұрын

LOL l couldnt help laughing when l thought how funny it would be if there was a Bees nest in that tree :)

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

it only occured to me as I was walking away - I did have a bee stuck up my nose once

@earlyman29 4 жыл бұрын

Great walk John, love the Roding. been laid up over a week now and needed to see some of life outside again

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin - hope you're on the mend now, all the best

@roydini1 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful stuff John! Been looking forward to this all week! Thank you. Health and happiness everybody. Better days will come.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

all the best to you Henry

@humble4533 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John for another tremendously interesting and beautifully shot walk. I wish you and your family good health and a safe navigation through these unprecedented times

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks indeed Humble and the same to you

@richardsmith8325 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, always exciting walking along a new path.

@ThePootle1978 4 жыл бұрын

John Rogers zen master 😊 a lovely calming soothing video thank you. Hope you and your family stay safe. Hopefully the next long walk won’t be too far away .

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

cheers Pootle - and the same to you and yours

@richardclark148 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely walk John and I shall be joining you on earlier walks while all this continues.. stay well

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

thanks Richard - hope you enjoy strolling through the archive

@SCOTTBULGRIN 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You John.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

cheers Scott

@HampsteadOwl 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a wonderful video. I have only just come across your content and am now looking forward to spending some happy lockdown hours exploring your archive. You have such an appealing and gentle philosophical style that enables you to draw pleasure from everything you encounter while politely overlooking things that are ugly and crass. This walk will have taken you right past Forest School, where I went many years ago, and your description of the muddiness of Gilbert's Slade certainly brought back memories of the cross-country runs we were forced to go on through those squelchy, sodden woods.. I've walked a fair bit of Epping Forest in my time, but mainly further north around High Beach and towards Epping, and am regretting now not having explored the parts you went on on this walk. Maybe one day when this is all over.....

@joannegross5558 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, loved seeing this today. I really would love a celebratory walk after all this is over. The tree was right! Keep safe.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

great stuff Joanne - it'll be a great day

@rosswebster7877 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful walk John! And such a gorgeous day for it! Thanks for this as always. Despite all this quarantine business I’m glad to still be able to enjoy the freedom that only a good walk can provide. Be healthy and safe!

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ross and best of health to you too

@ashleysgaze 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for undertaking (and posting) this walk, John. A much-needed antidote! 👍

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Ashley

@susanspash6455 4 жыл бұрын

Living in N Z it is great to do these walks with you and to reminisce about our walks in the UK. Fortunately we are allowed short local walks and my husband can use is electric bike in the neighbourhood. Looking forward to your future walks.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Susan

@marybeck5236 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, John, for a signature walk. I love that you look at a path and answer its call! Take care.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mary - those paths are irresistable

@w00df0rd 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers for tonight's livestream John (massive awe for you drinking with Moz!). And thanks for the videos on Buckhurst H, Shooters Hill, Gallons, Hampton Wick, Leytonstone, Neckinger, Wapping, and the Roding. Never feel bad about having a fortnight off to rest. Will watch tonight's upload tomorrow.

@JohnRogersWalks 3 жыл бұрын

cheers Alex and thanks so much for all your support this year ... and your brilliant tube marathon videos as well

@ralphwinter6421 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers John, Brilliant walk.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ralph

@meanderingmedic 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like the LOOP I was planning this year will be on hold for a while.... I keep thinking of that scene at the end of the matrix when the world is reborn..

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

I think we're in for a treat when we can get back out there

@BrianHewittThaibirdspot 4 жыл бұрын

wonderful... keep safe..

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

thanks Brian

@richbutler718 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you John An area I know well , your comment while you were talking to the trees, re getting all the KZfaqrs who follow your posts to do a walk would be a fantastic idea, we did a charity walk I was 14 yrs. old from the flats pond. top of cann hall road , lots of the route you were on in this video , and ended by the volunteer pub , just down the road from the wakes arms , we walked to Epping tube station , to get the train back to Leytonstone, Maybe someone might think it’s just a walk through the forest , it was about 49 years ago , but it truly burnt a mark in me , and even still feel good when I think about it after all these years , Just to say again please seriously think about a walk , maybe good to help a charity or a few charities , and also , a pint or three on me. Thanks again for the video, hope things get better soon in these strange time’s , Stay safe Richard Butler St Osyth Essex

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for that comment Richard and a great suggestion for the walk

@littleacornslandscapes2935 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

my pleasure Little Acorns

@g.t.36 4 жыл бұрын

Great video John. Stay safe

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks G.T and the same to you

@4thEyeVision 4 жыл бұрын

Wow what a great video thank you john. What a odd time we are living in with the lock down. But it was wonderful to see a part of the River Roding i have never been to before. The River Roding is the River i grew up living next to in Barking So this was great. Its odd that we humans have a huge connection with Rivers. I would love to know whats that's all about ? Do you have any ideas as your a River man? keep safe thanks John 👍💯👊

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 4thEye - I've really come to love the Roding over the years. I've been wondering about this connection to rivers and realised that over the last year or so I've increasingly been drawn to watercourses since my mother passed away, in fact I did the walk along the Chelmer on her birthday quite by coincidence. I guess water is an elemental force, in pagan belief rivers were said to be the boundary between realms - the physical and the spirit realm. Maybe it's a genetic memory of our forebears gathering beside rivers when they went to fish, cook, gather water etc. There's definitely some sort of attraction.

@4thEyeVision 4 жыл бұрын

@@JohnRogersWalks Wow yes thanks that makes so much sense its almost like its in our DNA

@syedadeelhussain2691 4 жыл бұрын

I am all locked up inside my home since last week. Just smoking my pipe. It is miserable staying inside but I guess social distancing or self-isolation is the only way of fighting off this ugly invisible virus. Stay safe and wish you the very best.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

cheers Syed, you're doing the right thing, it'll all be worth it when we re-emerge

@lesliegprice6652 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, who knows what will happen, but I look forward to seeing you again soon, meanwhile I will revisit your wonderful archive and walk through the past, all the best to you and your family,you take good care , Bless you and thank you...

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Leslie - I'll make sure to keep uploading on Sundays

@lesliegprice6652 4 жыл бұрын

Oh frabjous day, callo callay, fantasmogorical news John, Cheerio mate ...♥

@QuarkChaser360 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you are helping me stay sane! :)

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear

@neilprice1968 4 жыл бұрын

Great walk as usual John. Maybe join you for a walk (and a pint) once this is all over.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

for sure Neil - look forward to it

@Mick_Holland 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@paulfisher3181 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for squeezing this one in before lockdown John it’s appreciated. Zen like comfort from enjoying the moment with you on the walk. Comforting and informative as always. Take care.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul - had to get one last decent walk in

@lynhazel1 4 жыл бұрын

I love the tree talk...an entmoot might be appropriate when all this strange madness is over...

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

it may well happen while we're all stuck inside

@paulfitzpatrick3090 Жыл бұрын

I was born in the North Middx off the North Circular in 1958.

@cgj3888 4 жыл бұрын

Mr Hippy loved your review of Epping surrounding area Great walk prior to lockdown Be Safe SMILES 👍🇬🇧👋

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

cheers C Gj

@IanPhillipsWildlife 4 жыл бұрын

Always a wonderful watch John. I was very much looking forward to my yearly spring visit to Hollow ponds, I guess that will have to wait until next year. Glad you made it there so I can at least watch it from lockdown! Isn't it fantastic at this time of year.

@IanPhillipsWildlife 4 жыл бұрын

Oh and yes the North Circular film is a fine idea.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

thanks Ian - Spring really is magnificent at the Hollow Ponds and Leyton Flats

@robertbarling5601 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video John. I used to visit the hollow ponds in my younger days as did my father as he was born in Leytonstone. I also had the pleasure ( or not ) to do jury service on two occasions at snaresbrook crown court. As for hippies, well I used to be one in the 1970's .Enough about that though. I often go to the river roding in chigwell at the roding valley meadows. I remember going there as a child as it was an r.a.f. base and my uncle was stationed there. Keep well and safe John and look forward to your next video which of course may be in quite a while. Bob.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing those memories Robert - shame we can't currently cross the Roding and go up to Chigwell. I'll still be uploading videos - planning the next one now in fact

@tomporter2164 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for another walk in a part of the uk i have only visited once ,stay safe

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

thanks Tom

@cdssheps 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much John stay safe see you soon be lucky ,,clive...…......

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Clive

@missmontyp872 4 жыл бұрын

Yay I loved this.

@tomgirldouble3249 4 жыл бұрын

So poignant to see you on what may be your last walk for some time, it was luverly😊loved the coots on the pond and your tree wisdom. On our walks around Windsor over the next few weeks we will try to visit the river and feed the swans as they're suffering through the lack of food from the tourists, poor birds, strange times indeed. Look forward to seeing what you put on here over next few weeks, and on Instagram. Stay safe and well with the family. Deni 😃

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Deni - it felt poignant at the time, knowing the lockdown was coming. I'm working on some ideas and excited about sharing a few things I've been holding onto for a while. Send my regards to the swans down at Windsor, we used to visit every year when we played then at cricket when I was a kid

@stephenpinder9567 4 жыл бұрын

Love your long walks, but I'll watch whatever you put out over the next bit. Maybe some in depth videos of your historical maps? Keep sheltered and carry on!!!!

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen and that's a great suggestion for a video

@BritishBoy1971 4 жыл бұрын

Best wishes to you John. 🙂👍

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

and the same to you Rottie

@thebirthdayletters1782 4 жыл бұрын

Hi John, I’m massive fan and think the level of craft and care in your videos is amazing. Always a treat when you upload - absolute works of art. Feel I’ve learnt so much about London from your videos. Would you ever consider a walk around another area of the U.K.? Possibly a northern city - would love to see you do Liverpool or similar

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

That’s incredibly kind of you. A return to Liverpool is long overdue- I spent a fantastic weekend in the city in 1998. Incredible architecture- thanks for the reminder, it’s on the list

@JohnDoe-px4ko 4 жыл бұрын

Keep safe everyone

@philipfischer1612 3 жыл бұрын

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rodings Interesting to note the river derives it’s name from an Saxon community that settled north of Ongar

@kelseytomlinson2419 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lovely videos John. There is a large lake which is closed off along the River Roding, near Buckhurst Hill (it’s not the Roding Meadows lake though - it’s close by but larger).. wondering if you know what it is and why it is closed off? I’ve always been curious about it!

@paulosborne6517 4 жыл бұрын

I agree with your learned and wise Tree acquaintance... A gathering of YT friends for a slightly less vicarious London perambulation experience. With a pint at the end of it. What will 'we' do without a cosy walking video and the familiar 'plink' of your favourite banjo tune? Looking forward to seeing what you have planned instead.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

cheers Paul - we'll have plenty of time to work out a route for that group walk - we could even do this one.

@chrismccartney8668 3 жыл бұрын

Have watched BFI Film Epping 1943 on KZfaq it is little film showing the black deer stags and connaught water it was made in 1943 I during ww2 I wonder if was taster of home during difficult times perhaps..

@PB-mo1fs 4 жыл бұрын

Social distancing has been going on in this country for decades. As has isolation. It is all very depressing. The long term effects of all this on the country's psychology will be interesting. The situation is made all the more difficult by the fact we have an untrustworthy government with a dishonest prime minster. It's at times like this the public need to have trust and confidence in government and we can't.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

I quite agree P B - it's so strange the way it's worked out - the long term effects could be quite profound. I've been thinking of those kids who are missing out on finishing school and not doing their exams, that'l follow them for years to come

@monkeytrousers6180 4 жыл бұрын

Take care John mate...I got your audiobook on my phone you crazy wizard...pretty fascinating.....if you see that Sinclair bloke on your travels can you ask him why none of his books have audio versions?....great for out walking and listening to good books...perfect combination.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

Ah, great stuff Pretty Vacant, I really enjoyed recording that. I've come to realise that I was lucky my publisher wanted an audio book as they're not so common for non-fiction books like mine. If you hunt around there's an audio version of Downriver you might still find somewhere

@aintnoplum 4 жыл бұрын

Top lad

@angelagay7829 4 жыл бұрын

we deserve to see a manifesto 'news from nowhere' as proclamation in the edit - thanks

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

I like that idea Angela - I did actually cobble together a manifesto from the old topographical books, wonder if I can make it into a video

@angelagay7829 4 жыл бұрын

@@JohnRogersWalks looking forward to that -stay safe folks

@imranzazai7404 4 жыл бұрын

Nice.

@MH-ln6pv 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't think that people could make trunk calls any more. How wrong I was.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

wonderful

@JxH 4 жыл бұрын

@14m00s: Rule of Looking Back: Whenever you get up from anywhere, *always* turn around and look back before leaving. This applies to restaurant seating, taxicabs, buses, benches, chairs, and even logs. Over a lifetime, this advice will save the average person five wallets, three canes, etc.

@JohnRogersWalks 4 жыл бұрын

that's a great bit of advice - I always do it in pubs and cafes but I certainly got a big reminder this time