Reaching 1,000 Subscribers: A Review of my Walks and an Insight into the London Wlogger

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A few days ago I surpassed the dizzy heights of 1,000 subscribers! A MASSIVE thank you to everyone that follows my blog! So this week I’m doing something a little different and looking back on all of my previous walks over the past three months. Also I’m going to provide some useful insights behind my walks that you might not normally get to know from each of my routes!

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My walks have taken me to the parks, markets, squares, streets, bridges, and riverside views, whilst uncovering the capital’s true hidden gems! Here’s quick recap of them all!

Victoria to Green Park

My first walk visited some of the capital’s famous parks and palaces! My journey started at Victoria Station before heading to Buckingham Palace via St James’s Park and The Mall. I ended up at London’s smallest Royal Park, Green Park! Discover more of the journey and the history of these sights here – Victoria to Green Park.

St James’s Park
The Mall
Buckingham Palace
Green Park

Marble Arch to Mayfair

When I walked from Marble Arch to Mayfair I discovered some of London’s famous streets, namely Oxford Street, Regent’s Street and New Bond Street! Through the streets you come across two beautiful squares, Cavendish Square and Berkeley Square. A finish in the retro Shepherd Market in Mayfair is the perfect place to end a walk! Check out the full walk here – Marble Arch to Mayfair.

Marble Arch
Oxford Street
Berkeley Square
Shepherd Market

The Shard to Monument

Even though when you walk from The Shard to Monument it’s a short stroll, but you do see a lot! Going from The Shard takes you past Borough Market and Southwark Cathedral over London Bridge before you end at Monument! Fancy finding out more about each of their histories? Read the walk here – The Shard to Monument.

The Shard
Southwark Cathedral
London Bridge
Monument

King’s Cross to Hampstead Heath

I’d have to say that one of my favourite walks I’ve done over the past few months is that of King’s Cross to Hampstead Heath! This is because it encompasses one of the loveliest walks along the Regent’s Canal and the wonderful view from Hampstead Heath across London. In between that you see many of London’s canal locks, including Camden Market, as well as hidden gems like the St Pancras Basin and Gas Holder No. 8! Perhaps my longest walk, but it’s definitely full of amazing sights! Check out all of them here – King’s Cross to Hampstead Heath.

St Pancras Basin
Kentish Town Lock
Camden Lock
Hampstead Heath

Leadenhall Market to Old Spitalfields Market

If you want to see a mix of London’s renowned markets and modern day landmarks, then this is the walk for you! Beginning at the pretty Leadenhall Market you can take a wander past two iconic buildings of the London skyline, The Gherkin and The Cheese Grater, before going via London Liverpool Street Station. The markets keep coming as you go past both Petticoat Market and Old Spitalfields Market. See more of the walks wonders here – Leadenhall Market to Old Spitalfields Market.

Leadenhall Market
The Gherkin
The Cheese Grater
Old Spitalfields Market

Waterloo to The London Eye

A good walk in London has to begin somewhere and this one began at Waterloo, Britain’s busiest train station and ended at The London Eye, Britain’s busiest tourist attraction! The trip will take you to the distinctive bridges along the Thames, Waterloo Bridge, the Golden Jubilee Bridge and the Hungerford Bridge! All of the sights on my walk have their own fascinating tales, which you can find out more about here – Waterloo to The London Eye.

Waterloo Station
Waterloo Bridge
Golden Jubilee Bridge either side of Hungerford Bridge
The London Eye

St Paul’s Cathedral to Moorgate

You don’t have to walk through a park or along the river to enjoy a great stroll in London! This walk explored the city centre perfectly by starting at the iconic St Paul’s Cathedral and going via Bank to The Royal Exchange, Mansion House and the Bank of England before finishing in Finsbury Circus in Moorgate! Explore its sights here – St Paul’s Cathedral to Moorgate.

St Paul’s Cathedral
The Royal Exchange
Bank of England
Finsbury Circus

Mile End Park to London Fields

Now as I mentioned earlier, I do love the Regent’s Canal and this walk once again illustrates London’s beauty perfectly! Beginning at the redeveloped Mile End Park you take a stroll along the canal via the stunning Victoria Park before finishing in the peaceful London Fields. Some great pics and history here – Mile End Park to London Fields

Mile End Park
Victoria Park
Regent’s Canal outside Victoria Park
London Fields

Hyde Park Corner to Italian Gardens

For my next walk I had the pleasure to see some of the capital’s watery wonders and amazing arches! I started my route at the Wellington Arch via Hyde Park and The Serpentine before passing by Henry Moore’s arch, and finishing in the ever so pretty Italian Gardens! If you enjoy gardens and water features, this is the one for you – Hyde Park Corner to Italian Gardens.

Wellington Arch
Hyde Park
The Serpentine
Italian Gardens

Little Venice to Abbey Road

London isn’t just famous for its tourist hot spots, there are many notable landmarks from the sporting and musical worlds! This walk featured two of them! Lord’s Cricket Ground and Abbey Road. But in addition to them, I walked through one of the cutest places in London, Little Venice and to two famous religious monuments, The Liberal Jewish Synagogue and St John’s Wood Church. A walk for those who enjoy cricket, music and pretty riverside walks – Little Venice to Abbey Road.

Little Venice
Riverside in Maida Vale
Lord’s Cricket Ground
Abbey Road

Regent’s Park to Soho Square

The Royal Parks of London are green areas of tranquility and beauty, and this walk started at one of the most picturesque places, Regent’s Park. After taking in its splendour I ventured via a London skyline icon in the BT Tower before finishing in the hidden Soho Square! A perfect short stroll – Regent’s Park to Soho Square

Regent’s Park
Regent’s Park
BT Tower
Soho Square

Clapham Common to The Albert Bridge

My most recent walk explored the ponds and parks of the south of London where I began at Clapham Common went via Battersea Park before ending at the splendid view on The Albert Bridge. One of London’s unknown walks, but it’s ever so wonderful – Clapham Common to The Albert Bridge

Clapham Common
Mount Pond in Clapham Common
Battersea Park
The Albert Bridge

Well my twelve walks have certainly covered some distance in London, and explored so much beauty. Which one of them was your favourite? How many of them have you done? Please let me know in the comments section!

Insight into The London Wlogger

Now in the form of a Q&A, I’m going to give you all a bit more info on the inspiration behind the London Wlogger and some useful facts about it!

Do you do all your walks in one go? Or several trips?

One thing I found out was when I’m taking pics, notes, and trying to concentrate on all the different wonders of London I pass, it takes some time! So I can’t do all the walks in one day unfortunately! Also so far all the walks are being done during the autumn and winter, so I have to make sure I finish by sunset… not an easy task!

How long in advance do you do the walks before writing about them?

Now this is a bit of a secret behind the London Wlogger! But I do many walks in advance as I try to stay ahead of myself, so if we do have many weeks of bad weather, I might not be able to get out there and walk. So to avoid this I would’ve done a few walks before I post about them. For instance, as we speak, I’ve already completed and got pics for four week’s worth of posts!

Have you considered doing separate walks that are all connected into one?

I did! There are a few reasons why each week the routes are random, and not in the same area. Firstly, it keeps the audience guessing where the next route will be, one week I’m in Victoria, the next in Hampstead, quite the difference in distance!

Secondly, as all the walks are done in separate trips, it would mean I would have to start from a certain point each time. For instance, if my walk finished at Green Park, the next time I do a walk I would need to start from there.

Lastly, the best way to see London is to not restrict yourself to certain areas, but spread it out, which I hope makes a better series!

What’s your favourite place in London?

Oooo it has to be along the Regent’s Canal, and my favourite view is from Hampstead Heath!

How do you plan each route?

Many of the walks I do are ones that I’ve done many times, or discovered by just walking around London with no plan in place. However, as time has gone on, I’ve planned out routes based on a few factors. Firstly, what there is to see on it, such as landmarks, historical places, or natural beauty. Also how close each area is in proximity to each other, for instance, a walk from Bank to Camden is lovely, but a bit long for a short blog post! Finally, I try to spread out as much of London as possible, so I won’t stay in just Central, but go as far as the outskirts.

Where did the word ‘Wlogger’ come from?

One day I hope this features in the Oxford Dictionary! But the word ‘Wlogger’ is a play on ‘Walking Blogger = Wlogger’! Catchy and clever, but hard to say, think of Vlogger with a W!

What camera to use? Do you take all the pics?

I’d love to say some swanky, expensive camera brand… but it’s my little old iPhone 6s! And yep, the majority of the pics are taken by me, the only ones which aren’t would be inside areas I can’t access such as The Royal Festival Hall and a skyline view of a landmark like The Cheese Grater. All photos not taken by me are credited, but the majority are taken me!

Ever thought of going outside London?

Of course, who knows! I’d love to do more walks in Britain and perhaps further afield, watch this space…

Still want to ask me something? Write me a question in the comments section, and I’ll answer it!

I hope you’ve enjoyed reading a review of all my walks, and gaining a little bit more of an insight into the London Wlogger!

I’ll be back walking again next week, but in the meantime you can follow me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, and don’t forget to sign up to my blog too!

See you soon!

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86 thoughts on “Reaching 1,000 Subscribers: A Review of my Walks and an Insight into the London Wlogger”

  4. I’m saving this in hopes that it will still be there when I get to come to London…one day. This would be a great travel guide! Love it and thanks! 🙂

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  7. Brilliant. Well done on the 1000! Favourite? Anything south if the river!!! Nope around the Bank for the excess of history and mix of buildings. Keep going. PS you mislabelled Southwark Cathedral – I expect a spellchecker did for you!!

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  12. Well done on achieving this milestone in such a short time. I’m looking forward to doing some of your walks when next we are in London. In the meantime, I’ve been sending them all to my sister who is going in March for three weeks. Much envy happening here!

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  14. Congratulations on your 1,000th follower. Do you ever get the feeling there are hordes of people walking behind you? I wouldn’t be able to pick a favorite walk, but I love water scenes, especially if falling water is involved. Seeing the major tourist attractions through your eyes is also most interesting. I’ll be looking forward to the next walks.

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    1. Haha I like to think I’m leading a group of people as a tourguide! I’m with you on the watery walks, love a canal or riverside stroll! Thank you so much, look forward to you joining me! 😊

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  16. Congratulations you have done a superb job of letting your readership discover parts of London that were hidden to us. Despite having been to London many times in my life I always discover something reading your blog. Bravo! please continue.

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