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YOUR GUIDE TO BRITAIN'S WILD SIDE

WALKS, STORIES AND GOOD TIMES IN THE GREAT BRITISH OUTDOORS

A place for nature lovers and nature nevers.

For budding hikers and modern hippies, city slickers and urban junglists; and for all the people living outside the box.

Welcome to Britain's Wild Side.

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“I only went out for a walk, and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in.”

- John Muir

THE ESSEX WAYS: AN EPIC STORYTELLING JOURNEY

There's more than one way to celebrate everyone's favourite county. An epic 400km walking journey to gather, preserve and celebrate the stories that make Essex special.

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THE ESSEX WAYS:

THE BOOK

Discover the myths and legends of Essex with this unique book: part story collection, part travelogue, part walking guide. You'll never see Essex the same way again!

THE ESSEX WAYS: THE FILM

Now showing! A feature length documentary produced by filmmaker and fellow Essex boy Thomas Winward. This 75min film follows my 400km, 21 day epic adventure around my home county. Discover the stories, places and people I encountered in the Real Essex. Together, let's explore some old myths and bust some new ones.

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YOUR GUIDE TO BRITAIN'S WILD SIDE

Hi, I’m James. I’m a walk leader, storyteller and land raver with a dream: for you to spend more time in the Great British outdoors.

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We live in one of the most beautiful and enchanted countries in the world. Millions of people come here each year to see it for themselves. There is myth, magic and treasure in every tree, river and rock - and I’m here to help you find it.

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If you want to explore the real Britain beyond the flag; if you want to see it’s best places and hear its juiciest stories; if you want to reclaim your joy, health and attention span; if you want to gather the power to save our home from destruction and injustice; or if you just want a good old time; then you’ve come to the right place.

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WHO I'VE WORKED WITH

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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"Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.”

- Kahlil Gibran

MAN ABOUT COUNTRY

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