Along the Thames Path from Putney to Richmond (4K) 

Beautiful video and walk. Believe it or not I walked from Putney to the source of the Thames in Gloucestershire in the early 1980s when the first guidebook to the Thames Path was published by the Ramblers Association. This was before it was an official National Trail. You're inspiring me to revisit the Thames. Looking forward to your next walk!

This walk was the film I was waiting for you to make . The Thames Putney to Twickenham is one of the most special places to me. I grew up in west London... and I could go on and on .. the path from Hammersmith to Barnes most recent , the last walk ever with my dad. Thanks .. special thanks to this one which I'll explain when one day I catch up with you

A lovely film John. I always find that your videos have a calming effect on me . I think a combination of the lovely photography, the background music and your easy to listen to narration. Bob.

'Wherever that may be.......' Loved it !

Beautiful. I'm so aged I've actually been in Kew Gardens when you paid just one penny to go in! I once got a bus to Barnes just because I'd never been there. I was astonished to find a "country village" with a duck pond,village green and all that,it was so pretty,then I understood why all these actors and writers I'd heard of chose to live there. That was the day I walked the Thames path from Barnes to Kew Gardens,a long enough walk for me.

Thank you John for the wonderful walk! Hope you're feeling 100% soon. Music was lovely, good choice! Really enjoyed this! 😊 ...take care!

Hi. John. Keep watching you

I was at Hammersmith with a granddaughter and since I come from the U.S. it was so nice to see It here! Love this video!

Strand on the Green, Ferry Quays, Brentford Dock... Doesn't get much better in the evening light. Cheers Jon.

These walks could do with a wake up in the form of comments - so here goes.. Aeons ago I sang in city churches (the one behind The Bank - name?) and as a choir member is St. Mary's Putney, thus bringing back pleasant memories. Soo thank you for reawakning my past....

Very nice..I was born, and Lived in putney for 56 years..The river and the footpath are as familiar to me as my own right arm. I live in Spain now, and haven't been back for 5 years..lovely to see, and brought back floods of memories,..John Christie the famous murderer was caught along from the first pub you pointed out (Dukes Head)..and there is a little stone block on the pavement which marks the start of the Oxford and Cambridge boat race. The chandlers, and marine shop by the boat houses is or was owned by a local celebrity Mr Charles (Chas) Newham, member or the London Water man's Guild...He headed the fleet of boats, in the Thames prossession, for the Queens Jubilee. Standing proudly on the bow of his boat in all his regalia, he sailed past the BBC cameras and presenter, in he most appalling weather. This was his biggest moment. Just when the sound went and the BBC presenter had lost the script. Otherwise the world would have known who he was. If you ever read this Chas, or your lovely wife Julie. At least I knew who you were...and so will a few more now..😃...Thanks john.

John - a wonderful, wonderful walk. I did this stretch of the Thames more than twenty years ago, but my memories are still very vivid. I had intended to walk the length of the Thames bit by bit (rather than in one go). I got from Tower Bridge to Walton Bridge plus one or two sections around Cookham and Marlow, but I have a good excuse. This lovely lady came into my life and we moved to Toronto and walking the length of Canada has proved impossible. One thought. Where I grew up (Canons Park, around Stanmore/Edgware) there is a brook called variously Wealdstone Brook, the River Brent and many others. How about a video? Til then, many thanks again for these happy memories. Yours in maple syrup, Michael Schwartz.

Always enjoy your walking videos, they seem so relaxing. Hard to believe you are in a big city like London walking through the wooded areas by the Thames, Barnes, Chiswick etc..........

Used to live in this area it really is just gorgeous. Enjoyed this video a lot thanks so much

A lovely meander along the meanders. "I woke up in Barnes once about twenty-odd years ago..." ??? And so many obstacles (pubs). An heroic journey, John. Thank you.

I am currently walking the South West Coast Path but I would like to take on the Thames Path after that. Thank you for a lovely video.

Thanks for this video John. I took a family vacation home exchange in Hammersmith for three weeks in the summer of 1998. Some of our fondest memories were of walking around Barnes and Richmond, watching the rowing clubs row under the bridge and lounging in the summer pubs.

Ahh long summer's evenings, groups of people having a pint together, lovely. Thank you for this

Love your videos John! When I’m having a bit of a shitty day and a notification pops up informing me that you’ve posted a new video, I know that soon enough I’m going to lose myself accompanying you on another fantastic walk! Never stop!

Great stuff as ever, and an area mythologized by Wells in those chilling middle chapters of The War of the Worlds

Wonderful. You brought back so many memories. I grew up in East Twickenham and spent my first 19 years of my life on and around the river. I haven't been back for over 20 years. O used to work in a pub called Henry's, about 30 or so yards west of the white Cross. Maybe next time you should carry on towards Twickenham. It's a lovely stroll.

Always loved Richmond ,used to walk from there to Hampton Court with my mum and dad,thanks John really brought back memories of nearly sixty years ago,even though some has changed most has stayed the same....lovely

awww. this is lovely. so many magnificent buildings and bridges and pubs and boats and of course people, like your good self. thank you

Thanks for sharing your walk I know the area very nice👍

Magical!

I walked from Hammersmith to Teddington just before the lockdown kicked in, in order to clear my head (having had various trips cancelled). It really did the trick! Was a nice walk, not too busy, and pretty peaceful once I got past Kew. Seeing this brought back fond memories! I've been gradually working through various other sections of the Thames path since...

Hi. I lived in Hainault. Got 12 years. Went to kings wood. School. Lived 53 periquine road.

I woke up in Barnes once about twenty-odd years ago and it really freaked me out a little bit..........please explain! Hammersmith Bridge has been closed to pedestrians and cyclists for some time, summer of 2020. Annoying for walkers such as myself but hugely inconvenient for residents who have to make huge detours. Worst for elderly and vulnerable people without their own transport who want to avoid bus journeys due to covid. Another great walk. The fact that you were shaking off a cold wasn't evident.

It's August Bank Holiday Weekend 2020 (Covid time) and just about all the decent places to go in the UK are ridiculous hotel prices wise... (£400 minimum for most seaside resorts, and the weather's rubbish)... But I have just booked Richmond Travelodge £90 for 3 nights, intending to walk from my beloved Craven Cottage along the river to Richmond (a part of London I have never visited, but always meant to)... Nice. No rain on the weekend so will do the walk then, then maybe head down to Hampton Court. Just searched for the walk on here and this video popped up, good stuff, it looks a very nice peaceful part of London. (The furthest West I had been along the Thames walk is Hammersmith Bridge, and that's beauitful around there)

Holst wrote his work Hammersmith in the Blue Anchor pub. Probably on his commute home from St Paul’s Girls School.

7:58 Egyptian Geese ! When I was still in London, there was a family on one of the ponds in Richmond park, and that was it. Now they are everywhere. I've even seen one in Scotland.

Nice pubs along the strand on the green

Perfect....again.

Hi John really enjoyed that my Auntie used to live in Twickenham a long time ago I used to stay with them and used to enjoy walks along the Thames and walks to Richmond and Kew Gardens wonderful area atb Glenn

Budweiser, when you kind of want a beer 😂

Really enjoying your walks, John Rogers. I am also a big fan of Sir Richard Burton, legendary explorer, author, linguist. I currently live in Canada, but happened to visit the UK about three years ago. I made it a point to visit Burton's grave which happens to be in Mortlake, at St. Mary Magdelen's church. Have lots of pics.

I've done this walk myself but in the opposite direction from Richmond and funnily enough found that I was done when I got to Putney Bridge. I'm more of a morning walker myself but have to say it looks beautiful in that evening light. I wish I was wealthy enough to live in Barnes!

I really appreciate your videos! So calming. Living in Walthamstow I'm pretty content with Epping Forest lol but your videos have given me lots of lovely ideas for summer. Thank you!

Your videos are always the perfect calming, philosophical transition out of the RU-vid hole and into a book

FULLERS BREWERY IS GOING TO A JAPANESE BUYER, SO NOW IS NOT LONDONS OLDEST ONE, SO SAMBROOKS OF BATTERSEA IS NOW LONDONS OLDEST BREWERY, THOUGH ONLY RECENT IN COMPARISON TO FULLERS !!!!.

Bit naughty but if you are on the footpath on the river. There is an allotment which backs out into Kew gardens. If you walk through the allotment there is a secret entrance through the bushes into Kew Gardens. As a teenager I use to do this and read Rimbaud. Ha ha

Great walk! "I wanted a cup of tea but settled for a pint" Oh the struggle of choice! LOL Wasn't really that hard was it? ;)

A very relaxing and interesting 20 minutes of viewing, thank you. Incidentally, your quick visit to Barnes brought back a specific memory for me... (Never having lived in London) in 1989, on a trip to Holland, my brother and myself while passing through London decided to pop over to Barnes to visit the Marc Bolan (shrine) tree ….both of us being big T.Rex fans in our teenage years. A very kind elderly local resident escorted us to the exact location of the tree. Some old 1970s style silk scarves were wrapped around the trunk and lots of flowers and badges and messages etc pinned to the tree. Barnes seemed like quite a sedate and tranquil sort of place back then. I didn't know Holst was associate with the location. Anyway, that looked like a great walk, John.

Great walk Truly great walk Probably my favourite when living in Richmond So much new development at least the pubs All remain as Thames landmarks and Hammersmith bridge engineering magnificence Appreciated presentation 👍🇬🇧 SMILES

The Dukes head is a great boozer. There were several scenes from Minder filmed there.

Nice one

Lovely walk John. I always love the fresh fallen snow accompaniment, perfect.

I saw a sign at around two and a half minutes into the video which was spelled out "Putney High School GDST Boating. . ." I was under the impression the term "High School" wasn't used in the vernacular in GB? Maybe a "High School is what we in the US would call a trade school, or trade collage and not the last four years of mandatory education in the US? Yes I am aware that it isn't exactly mandatory four years and a student can leave school at age 16 or there second year into High School if they wish.

Lovely film as usual, but a pity that you failed to mention historic Brentford or the River Brent/Grand Union Canal opposite Kew.

Thank you John, we thoroughly enjoyed this Video, very relaxing and great Music as well ..... we hope that you get better soon ..... a good way of getting better is maybe a Cream Label Sout, I used to go to a nice little Pub in Shernhall Street Walthamstow with my Mates and drink that. All the best to you and keep up the good work. Kind regards Dave and Lyn ..... from Australia.

Thanks but that's worse - I'll still have to find out! Just finished, and thoroughly enjoyed, your book, when's the new one due? A bottle of McEwan's Champion to you sir.

I grew up in Kew/Richmond in the 70's, it really is a very beautiful place, which I never appreciated at the time, I do now after 25 years of livng in Sheffield (although it does have it's own beauty)! My mum worked in the offices at Kew Gardens, it used to cost something like 10p to get in and we didn't have to pay as my mum was an employee. Can't believe it's £18 now! I remember the White cross too, I recall sitting beside the river with a glass bottle of coke and a straw, looking out at that view - so many memories! Thank you John for another wonderful video - your channel is a gem and I've enjoyed your films so much. But, this one for obvious reasons is close to my heart :-)

The Who opened for The Stones at St Mary's Hall in 1963.

I house sat for a friend in Barnes one time, right opposite Tanya's chip shop. I got dinner there. Gave me the shits.

Lovely walk and now on my walk-wish list. But so many pubs I could not resist trying them all out!

Is this the Thames in London

@13:24 haha amazing so true

What a great walk thanks John

Thanks John. I am heading (from Dublin) to Richmond in early May. Want to see Chiswick House, Strawberry Hill and Marble Hill; the former 2 were very influential in the development of architectural styles. If I can fit in Ham House I will and I will pay my respects to Sir Richard Burton.

You've never heard of The Bulls Head? One of the first and amongst the longest standing jazz venues in the UK? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bull%27s_Head,_Barnes

Fantastic video John. As others have said Mortlake is worth a diversion for "Burtons Tent Tomb", old Burial Ground and a Mortlake connection with John Dee (more recently celebrated by a small plaque on the riverside walk). The opposite side of the river would also have brought you Bishops Park in which scenes from the Omen were filmed and a shiny new 'underbridge' beneath Barnes Bridge that puts the one you used on the Barnes side to shame .

Thanks for a lovely taste of walking beside the Thames. We have been inspired to walk it ourselves.Jenny Porter

hats off to the videography skills. bg music/shots/commentary/planning everything is soo soothing to watch. id love to visit the place thank you sir

The Bull's Head in Barnes was dismissed a little too readily. One of the most important venues in the development of British & European Jazz. Worth a whole documentary in itself. Obviously the Jazzers come out at night. Otherwise, enjoying the channel.

Thanks for the massive nostalgia hit John.

Our regular 15 years ago was The Jolly Gardener’s just north of the Duke’s Head. I just looked to see if it was still there on Google Maps and it reminds me of Simon Pegg’s The World’s End where every pub looks the same. Anyway, that’s what memories are for, innit?

John. Not sure if you are a fisherman or not but lots of angling now along the banks of the Thames . Barbel / Chub and Roach. You should try it .? Very relaxing and in those beautiful surroundings.

"The peace and calm of the riverbank." A pleasure, indeed. You are absolutely right about that tag misused.

I’m commenting before watching. I am looking forward to your tour. I’ve walked from my house (Newham) to Waterloo bear times. I am curious to see how brilliant the other side is.

Great stuffJohn, enjoyed the banjo music on this one, nice choice👍

Such beauty and tranquility in a huge modern City. Who would guess ?

Let's all go to Barnes.

My home area( born in Fulham). Wish I could still afford to live here!!

That part of London looks really nice..

Spot on with the Budweiser reference - awful stuff.

Hey John, at the end of your walks, often in the dark, do you go home by public transport? I take it you don't have to walk back 😀👍

Wrong about Kew Bridge. Kew Bridge is the one next to the pub you went to.

And I’ll say it again Budweiser is king of nothing just a utility beer at best

Nice

That was so lovely. You make me miss London. Your videos deserve a lot more views!

Plenty of sunshine down south john end less rain in Manchester your vidz always cheer me up.

Thanks for the video of our neighbourhood! That’s a walk we have done many many times and never tire of it.

.😎

You could walk the Walbrook if you can find it.

When I was a small child a swan went to attack me along there.

I was just contemplating where I should walk tomorrow morning [Christmas Day] and came across your excellent video....so that's where I will be this time tomorrow. Thanks for this post John, really enjoyed the 'virtual 'walk and tomorrow will make it come 'alive' :)

I make this walk regularly from Richmond to Barnes it’s magical especially during the Summer months. Usually get lunch at the White Hart, Barnes, they are right by the river and very popular at weekends.

Thanks your walks area great souce of pleasure during these lockdown times also some good book recommendations may your feet never fail you

Eighteen pounds to enter Kew Gardens! Putney and Barnes a beautiful stretch of the river.

The Villages and Hamlets of London, well they all seemed like it as you walked through them John, walks along the Thames are always very enjoyable.

Undeniably beautiful, as you say,

It really doesn’t get much better than that ... perfect

Life is just one long Walk, thanks nice one 👍

Just gorgeous. River walks, with pub stops, are the best.

WHAT WAS THIS MUSIC FESTIVAL, HAVE YOU THE DETAILS PLEASE, THERE WAS NO INFO WHICH IS THE VERY WEAK POINT IN THE UK. TOO MANY EVENTS ARE VIRTUALLY KEPT QUIET AND ARE UNKNOWN OF MY SO MANY PEOPLE WHO MISS OUT DUE TO THE UK'S ENDEMIC INCOMPETENT LACK OF PUBLICITY.

I live in Richmond x

Lovely nostalgia

Absolute Legend

Hi John. I stumbled across your London’s Hidden Hamlet walk the other day and following on from seeing some lovely pictures on Facebook from a friend who recently did a walk at Richmond I thought to look up and see if you had been there and here I am. I’m only familiar with the usual tourist parts of London from going there from the various trips I’ve been on in the past but I have been to Borough Market at one time which was a great place to visit. This walk looks so lovely along the River Thames with all the boating activity of which is a big interest of mine as I love doing river and canal walks up here where I live in South Birmingham next to the countryside of Worcestershire and Warwickshire. When I saw Barnes I immediately thought that it had the air of being a seaside village or town and then you said something similar as I thought it. Thank you for sharing your videos and I can’t wait to watch some more especially the ones that follow any water. Like many others I just love the way you put this videos together as the way you narrate them with the added music combined with the glorious pictures of the walks all seem to have this really relaxing feel to them. Not only are they walking videos but they are like a calming, therapeutic relaxation video as well. What more could you ask for! P.s What was the bitter you had at the pub if you are allowed to say it on here? I do love offerings from the Fuller’s Brewery with London Pride being a favourite. My favourite breweries are divided into two categories, large and small. For a large brewery I like the offerings from the Brains Brewery in Cardiff with their SA being a favourite. For a small brewery I like the Wood Brewery in Winstanstow, South Shropshire with their Shropshire Lad being my favourite from their offerings.

Thank you.