The Lost Pond | Autumn Walk in Epping Forest (4K)

The Lost Pond an Autumn Walk in Epping Forest - John Rogers walks
Starting down by Lopping Hall in Loughton we enter the forest via Forest Road and walk beside the gentle waters of the Loughton Brook. The forest is full of fungi in autumn. E.N Buxton noted that there were no less than 600 species of large fungi in Epping Forest. From Baldwins Pond we follow the Clay Road to near the top where we head through the trees to the Lost Pond. Officially known as Blackweir Pond, it was given the name of Lost Pond by J.A Brimble and the name somehow seems to have stuck. Brimble notes how this part of the forest was a favourite haunt of the sculptor Jacob Epstein and how he saw him around these parts sat at this easel. He records one occassion by the Lost Pond where Brimble told the scupltor how the Lost Pond got its name.
Our walk continues over Goldings Hill then down to Debden Green and along Debden Lane to Theydon Bois station.

Features readings from London's Epping Forest by J.A. Brimble published in 1950.
Music:
Breathing Planet by Doug Maxwell
Orbit - by Corbyn Kites
Fresh Fallen Snow by Chris Haugen

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[duncanfaber]

My first visit to your walks, recommended by an old mate. We are old Debden boys, re-housed on the estate in the 50s from a bombed London. The forest and the River Roding were our playgrounds. Autumn is probably the best time of year, simply for the variety of colours. But anytime to visit will be a delight. Loughton Brook is my next visit. Thank you, John, you brought back wonderful memories.

[freeman]

In my mind Epping Forest is one of the most beautiful places in the world. I hope I can experience it again before I leave this world.

[binghamguevara]

I was watching your Epping Forest videos quitely last week to learn about Essex and the Forest. Then that young man died yesterday, and Epping Forest blew up over the news. RIP Richard.

[jasperwood]

Absolutely wonderful. So many happy childhood memories revisited. Thank you.

[THINKincessantly]

🌳 The restorative and invigorating energy of and in the forests! People that understand that, those are my kind of folks! Great to hear our old tribal leaders get a mention....Catavalanus was the chief captured by Rome and ended up giving a speech that earned him a new lease on life instead of his ending then as the Romans had planned...Either way, mentioning the old tribes as you stroll along really gives the video some magic....

[tonykehoe]

Oh England ....this magical land ...my home .

[WinstonOBoogie_]

"The restorative properties of the forest"... spot on.

[cdssheps]

Hi john as you know my wife passed away nearly a year ago, also you know i live in Devon now i just had to thank you for taking me HOME TO LOUGHTON /EPPING FOREST WHICH I MISS DEARLY, look forward to see it all when i visit my mum later in the year thanks again...clive.

[BethiWFH]

Loughton was my home town for many years and the Forest has always been a very special place for my family. The major Beech, Silver Birch and Hornbeams produce a great forest floor, with many parts really red through the winter, and of course it is really well cared for and the sunshine it is really magical. When surrounded by beeches it is like being in a cathedral. I really enjoy your Walks videos you so much.

[hdoddema]

That first shot of the little intersection with the sun, the old road sign, the dreamy music.. Very nice.

[rayfletcher]

I’m very lucky to live right next to Epping Forest in Loughton and I walk in it every day. The best parts of the forest are off the main paths into the middle of the forest following the beaten down mini paths where you are the only person walking about and if you are very lucky and quiet you may see fallow deer.

[littleacornslandscapes]

Great video John. Everybody should find time to be in a forest and as you say
'Absorb the spirit of peace'.

[cgj]

Another brilliant walk Thanks for sharing
SMILES 👍🇬🇧👌

[pamelapiercy]

Thanks very much for your videos. I'm shielding in lockdown and it's nice to see your the outside!!! I moved from East London 50 years ago. You can take the girl out of London but you can't take London out of the girl!! I lived in docklands when the docks were still there. My husband comes from Walthamstow.

[billfaint]

I seem to remember, I think in 1979 that a body was found in Epping Forest. A police spokesman made the point that more lives are started there than end there.

[xmarcomilonex]

Lovely video. We are so lucky to live by the Forest!

[johnc]

Great video John. Epping Forest is like a piece of Middle Earth near London. Fungi communicating is fascinating like the Midwich Cuckoos in which the children of the damned had a collective intelligence-maybe fungi have too.

[melissaquinn]

We enjoyed your video about the Lost Pond, especially as we had visited just the week before. Judging by the number of people there now, it is no longer 'lost'! Like you in some of your videos, we do frequently get lost in the Forest, even with a map. It is reassuring to know we are not the only ones. That part of the Forest in Loughton is our favourite, especially with all the ponds to discover there. We look forward to more videos from you about the ponds you have not already featured.
P.S. We were disappointed you didn't feature the amazing 1, 000 year old tree, a beech coppard, near the Lost Pond.

[davelucraft]

This mixture of woodland and water is always a potent mixture for me, as it is for you I think, and a woodland walk through twilight into darkness is also a magical time. Thank you John.

[rosswebster]

This is probably the best of your Epping series to date. Thanks as always John!