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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
Fri 25 SeptDedham, EssexThe 250th anniversary of Constable Country; Giant kings, hellfire preachers, bloodthirsty vikings, the original patron saint of England.
Fri 25 SeptLayer Marney Tower, EssexAn evening of stories from The Essex Ways, followed by Q&A and the launch of James' new book!
Sat 26 SeptBradwell-on-Sea, EssexTime-warping sea monsters, rock and roll pirates, utopian communities, marsh men, devil dogs, and Essex's most spiritual site. With the Saltmarsh Coastal Walking Festival
Sat 26 SeptMaldon, 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 Saltmarsh Coastal Walking Festival
Sun 27 SeptCanvey Island, EssexA brownfield rainforest, exploding beetles, an abandoned oil refinery gone wild, holy wells and magic rivers.
"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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