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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

And here's my writeup of Section 11 of the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social. No stand out highlights but sometimes is all you need for an enjoyable walk is a long stretch of water to ramble by: nikmortimer.substack.com/p/london-loo... #LondonLoop

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London Loop Diaries #10

Section #11: Hayes & Harlington to Uxbridge (walked 27th September 2026)

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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London Loop Diaries #10

Section #11: Hayes & Harlington to Uxbridge (walked 27th September 2026)

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Back out on the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social today, a gorgeous ramble from Hayes & Harlington to Uxbridge mostly along the Grand Union Canal. I was expecting to be enjoying some autumnal walks by now, not sweating through summer walks! #LondonLoop

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Incredibly cathartic evening of comedy courtesy of @nishkumar.bsky.social at the Hackney Empire this evening. If like me, you’re a lefty liberal who often finds themselves screaming into the void at the state of this country then I’m sure you’ll have a grand old time. #NishKumar

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Fantastic evening at @roughtraderecords.bsky.social seeing a DJ set from #Bonobo for his sublime new album ‘Distance in Static’. I’ve wanted to see him live for years and he did not disappoint.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A pain free #LFF booking experience this morning. Behemoth! Artificial, Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, Everest - The Other Side & Wild Horse Nine all secured. Looking forward to movie nerd autumn in October.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I love seeing people being really good at their jobs so seeing Jay Z last night was a real treat. No fuss, no bloat, just 2hrs of back to back, perfectly curated bangers with a surprise appearance by The Fugees being the absolute cherry on top. #JayZ30 #London

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

And here's my write up on Section 10 of @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social, it's an unremarkable section with a couple of highlights but it is making me realise just how much I miss the hustle and bustle of the city. nikmortimer.substack.com/p/london-loo...? #LondonLoop

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London Loop Diaries #9

Section #10: Hatton Cross to Hayes & Harlington (walked 29th August 2026)

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Finally ticking Tampopo off of my list of shame at a packed @princecharlescinema.com was an absolute highlight. Tony & Spider-Man: Brand New day were up there too. letterboxd.com/nikmortimer

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

My #FlashInvaders white whale has been LDN_14, which has been hidden under scaffolding in Piccadilly Circus for nearly a year. The scaffolding has finally started to come down, creating an opportunity to scan it and ‘complete’ my London #invaderwashere set. At least until the next wave arrives.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Chose a rainy day to tackle Section 10 of the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social. Not much too this section really, mostly escaping the clutches of Heathrow Airport via the Grand Union Canal. Did enjoy getting to see the Speedbird logo at Hatton Cross though, made my inner aviation nerd happy. #LondonLoop

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

#TheCinemaMuseum is at risk of closure and needs support. It's a wonderfully eccentric collection of vintage cinema paraphernalia that transports you to a bygone era of movie going. I wrote about my experience of touring it, I can't recommend going enough. nikmortimer.substack.com/p/the-cinema...

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The Cinema Museum

A visit to one of London's best kept cinematic secrets

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Thanks to the wonderful @princecharlescinema.com I finally ticked Tampopo off of my list of shame with packed late-night Saturday crowd. How a Japanese film celebrating the joys of ramen has eluded me for so long I'll never know. More musing over on @letterboxd.social - letterboxd.com/nikmortimer/

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Requiem, Pragamata and First Light are all right there at the moment.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I’ve read a lot of people doing the same. If I’d have known Hatton Cross was going to be closed that day, I’d have done the same!

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Finally got around to writing up my thoughts of this very hot and sweaty ramble through Section 9 of the #LondonLoop. I really enjoyed this walk, especially Bushy Park and the Heathrow flight path @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social: open.substack.com/pub/nikmorti... Feel free to like, subscribe and share.

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London Loop Diaries #8

Section #9 Kingston to Hatton Cross (walked 11th July 2026)

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

A reboot of Cats but as a cinematic universe.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Thankfully I did. There’s also a lovely coffee stand underneath Shot Tower in Crane Park that sold homemade iced tea and slushies that were both very much needed!

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

A 10 mile hike in 30c heat wasn’t my best idea but that’s Section 9 of the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social completed. A gloriously sweaty ramble from Kingston to Hatton. As an aviation nerd getting to walk under the Heathrow flight path was an absolute treat. @gojauntly.bsky.social #LondonLoop.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Only if everyone @giantbomb.com dyes their hair too. Solidarity in brotherhood and all that.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

I thought it'd be worthwhile revisiting what I'd written so far on my #LondonLoop (@ldnloop-capring.bsky.social) series to check it made sense. I'm chuffed with what I've written so far, each post tells a story and there's a satisfying arc starting to form. nikmortimer.substack.com/t/london-loop

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

open.substack.com/pub/nikmorti... Sections 7 & 8 of the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social are a step up from Section 6 (helped by the weather!) but still pretty middle of the road until you rejoin the Thames in Kingston, immediately pulling you back into the throngs London after 58 miles of countryside.

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London Loop Diaries #8

Sections #7 and #8: Banstead Downs to Kingston Bridge (walked 13th June 2026)

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

After getting rained off last week, I took advantage of the gorgeous weather to tick off Sections 7 & 8 of the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social. A gorgeous 13m walk along the Hogsmill River. Happy to see the Thames again having not seen it since Erith. Now a 1/3 way through the Loop, only 100m to go!

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

That's tomorrow's job, just get through it. The Capital Ring had similar sections and I've learnet that every section isn't going to be perfect. I've just been spoiled by the Loop thus far.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The weather effected my feelings of Section 6 of the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social but the beauty of long form writing means I get to articulate myself properly! My least favourite section so far, one of those sections that's clearly a bridge to get you from A to B: open.substack.com/pub/nikmorti...

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London Loop Diaries #7

Section #6: Coulsdon South to Banstead Downs (walked 6th June 2026)

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Woefully underprepared for how wet and windy it was going to be today but I’m behind my schedule on the the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social so wanted to get out regardless and tick off Section 6. Not as exciting as previous sections but some beautiful countryside to ramble through.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

I got to spend a day in #Ghent too, such a gorgeous gothic town. Much smaller than Brussels making it easy to amble around in a day, absolutely worth it for the architecture alone.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Had a thoroughly lovely long weekend ambling around #Brussels thanks to a cheap Eurostar ticket. I’d never put much thought into going but the architecture, art, food and of course, beer make it an easy recommend.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Managed to collect all 35 invaders that are scannable in Brussels, amazing how well maintained and clean they all were, especially because most of them have been in place since 2012.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Twice! I have a 5km loop over the fields I like to walk to 'commute' home when I'm working from home. Helps to disconnect and ensure I switch off properly in the evenings.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (Fincher version), Zodiac is also up there. Maybe just Fincher full stop is comfort watch???

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Absolutley adored Matt Lyons documentary, SOBO, a beautiful story capturing his attempt at hiking the Pacific Crest Trail South Bound. It's a great reminder about how personal growth often comes from doing the hard things. #SOBO youtu.be/AhUizyW99PM?...

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SOBO: A Pacific Crest Trail Story by Matt Lyons

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Emergency Call Ambulance is in Yakuza 3 Kiwami and I've put more hours into it than I care to admit.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

It's worth noting that Farthing Downs is where the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social began. 30 years ago this week, on May 3rd 1996 a small ceremony was held there to mark the first complete section of the Loop opening which would later become Section 6, Coulsdon South to Banstead.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

I've written two articles in a week, I'm not entirely sure where this productivity has come from but I'm really happy how this piece on Section 5 of the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social has come out. Do give it a read and let me know what you think. open.substack.com/pub/nikmorti...

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London Loop Diaries #6

Section #5: Hamsey Green to Coulsdon South (walked 25th April 2026)

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Hiking the #NakasendoTrail has sat with me since coming home from Japan in March. This is the longest piece I've written since I've started writing more about my hiking but I'm really please how it's turned out. open.substack.com/pub/nikmorti...

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Hiking the Nakasendo Trail

Walking Japans Samurai Road

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Finally back out on the @ldnloop-capring.bsky.social after what feels like a lengthy break. Feels like I picked the perfect Saturday to tackle Section 5, a gloriously sunny ramble through Happy Valley & Farthing Downs. Rolling green hills and clear blue skies for miles.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Mostly Giant Bomb, Patrick Klepek, NoClip/Danny O'Dwyer, Rebekah Valentine & Eurogamer.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Popped back to the Triple Trouble exhibition at Newport Street Gallery before it ends tomorrow. It’s a collaboration between Invader, Damian Hirst & Shepard Fairey (Obey), I can take or leave Fairey & Hirst but I didn’t want to miss the chance to support an Invader exhibit in London. #FlashInvaders

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Finished strong with a few more days in Tokyo. Less touristy stuff this time, more enjoying the city, meandering and seeing where the day took me. I fall in love with this city the more I visit, it’s up there with London & Paris as where I feel the most comfortable. It won’t be long until I’m back.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

I go most years and have started to gravitate towards the 10th, close to Canal St. Martin. It’s well connected to everywhere via the metro at Republique and has some of best bars, restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries in the city. Plus, it’s a get area for meandering round and not too touristy.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

One the reasons for my visit (not that I need a reason to return to Japan!) was to hike the Nakasendo Trail. A gorgeous 8m hike through the Kiso Valley along the 400 year old Samurai Path, winding through forests, bamboo groves and postal towns leaving you feeling like you’ve stepped back in time.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

36 hours in Kyoto is seemingly enough and never enough. I love the laid back parts of the town away from the tourist areas but Gion just feels a bit overrun at this point. Having visited the major tourist attractions on previous visits to the city, I didn’t feel bad skipping over them this time.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

I finally got around to visiting Hiroshima after 6 trips to Japan. The Peace Memorial park is a beautifully somber affair that was quieter than I thought. Turns out all the tourists were on Miyajima Island to visit Itsukushima, the floating Torii gate, a beautiful island I need to revisit.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Whilst I was in Kyoto I got to check out TeamLab: Biovortex. Photography doesn’t do TeamLab justice, a mindboggingly staggering interactive art gallery that leaves you wondering how they do it. It’s clearly designed for social media but when it’s this impressive you tend to forget about that.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Made a beeline for Kyoto for the express purpose of visiting the Nintendo Museum which I was lucky enough to get tickets for. A glorious celebration of all things Nintendo, half a museum (sadly no photography) and half interactive playground with some very impressive technology.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Overjoyed to be back in my beloved Tokyo after 18 months away, it’s a city I’ll never fully understand but I’ll always adore. Looking forward to a busy 10 days exploring Japan.

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

The constant redevelopment of Tokyo means that of the 138 #Invaders, only 14 remain and many of those aren’t in great condition. The ones that I’ve found so far are pretty great though. #flashinvaders

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Nik Mortimer @nikmortimer.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

In Tokyo for a few days and got to check out the Invaders ‘Hyperspace’ exhibit that’s just opened. Loved getting to see a dedicated exhibit to for his work, it’s a great mix of some of his actual pieces, prints & sketches of the work before they’re made. #invaders #flashinvaders

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