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BOX HILL, SURREY HILLS
Explore this magnificent temple of nature within easy reach of London. Peaceful forests, rare species and postcard views await your visit.
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YOUR GUIDE TO BRITAIN'S WILD SIDE
“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: 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.
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.
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.
If you want to explore the real Britain beyond the flag; if you want to see it’s best places and hear it’s 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 some fun for free; then you’ve come to the right place.
WHO I'VE WORKED WITH
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Thu 18 JunDedham, EssexCelebrate the 250th anniversary of John Constable's birth with a special story walk through the Dedham Vale, followed by a traditional afternoon tea at the Marlborough, Dedham
Sat 20 JunHadleigh, EssexRoyal ruins, dancing ghosts, witches & wizards, woodland smugglers and a magnificent island of rewilded rubbish
Sat 20 JunSouthend-on-Sea, EssexDiscover the many ways of Essex with the premiere screening of feature length documentary ‘The Essex Ways’ followed by a Q&A with storyteller James Lawrence. With Metal Southend
Sun 21 JunCanvey Island, EssexA brownfield rainforest, an abandoned oil refinery gone wild, exploding beetles, holy wells and magic rivers. A special walk to supercharge your creative practice - with Essex Writer's House 2026
Tue 21 JulWrabness, EssexA cathedral to Essex girls; a great river of life and death; a stronghold for birds; a tragedy of witchcraft; a beautiful ancient woodland on the magnificent River Stour. With Tendring District Council
Wed 22 JulWalton-on-the-Naze, EssexAt the far eastern tip of Essex: a village beneath the waves; ghostly bells that warn of great tempests; witches and serpents; scandalous tea parties and orange seals. With Tendring District Council
Thu 23 JulJaywick, EssexA jewel of the Essex Sunshine Coast; golden beaches; 400,000 year old prehistoric remains; magnificent towers; daring rescues; brave pioneers. With Tendring District Council
Fri 24 JulCoopersale, Essex55,000 ancient trees; dandy roadmen, peasant poets, strong Essex women, dastardly robberies and ordinary heroes standing up for the common man.
Thu 13 AugOthona, EssexTime-warping sea monsters, rock and roll pirates, utopian communities, marsh men, devil dogs, a 1400 year old church and a good dollop of nature worship at Essex's most sacred site.
Sat 15 AugHockley, Essex10,000 year old wildwood: old gods, witches and wizards, magic trees, smuggler kings, beheaded queens and dishonourable duels.
Sun 16 AugLangdon Hills, EssexDragons, magic wells, holy water, ancient trees and an abandoned town gone wild. With the Essex Wildlife Trust
"Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.”
- Kahlil Gibran
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