Great report though, having walked the LOOP and found that quite suburban, I'm not sure you've convinced me to try the Ring .
Hi Ridge
Yes, the LOOP and the Capital Ring are quite similar in terms of terrain and scenery - in fact, what slightly surprised us was that although it is nearer the centre on London, the Ring isn't really any more built-up than the LOOP. So, if you like one, you'll probably like the other .... or vice versa!
In some ways, it's been the convenience of the walking - Mrs GP is currently working in London some of the time, and we have often paired the walking with other events, gigs, etc - and it's simplicity in winter that has spurred us on.