About us
The Chiltern Hills offer beautiful vistas, valleys, woodlands, villages and other delights. As a result, these walks are always scenic and often idyllic. The walks replenish, inspire and nurture wellbeing. Currently, the walks are mostly in the North of the Chilterns. I'm James, and I've been leading walks since I was a child, so you're in good hands.
I'm also the author of Kissing Consciousness, a personal wellbeing book, so if you'd like to ask me about that you're more than welcome, and I may throw in a related event from time to time.
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Evening Bluebell Walk: Ashridge House to Dockey Wood
Ashridge House, Berkhamsted, GBThis scenic evening walk features a visit to and through the enchanting Dockey Wood bluebells wood, which is free to enter on this evening because it's midweek. The walk is about 5 miles around the woodlands and rural paths of Ashridge. Walking time approx. 2 hours.
The price for the walk is £2 to cover costs.
After the walk there's the option to stay for a drink in the Ashridge bar lounge.
We'll congregate in the main car park in front of Ashridge House.
DOCKEY WOOD BLUEBELLS
This walk is during the peak bluebell period when the National Trust charge £3 for entry to Dockey Wood at weekends, but not during the week, so the wood is free to enter for this walk.VIDEO
If you haven't yet experienced the Dockey Wood bluebells, this video will give you a sense of the place.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztB-c6e2l7U
(opens in a new tab)Please note that this walk is not led by a qualified leader and, as such, isn't covered by insurance. Be sure to wear suitable boots and clothing. The organiser cannot be held responsible for any injuries, however caused. Members are expected to take responsibility for their own preparation and safety including adequate fluids, weather protection and a snack. Please be sure to make me aware if you have any medical conditions.
Dogs are welcome as always but please be mindful to keep them on leads for roads and around other animals. These events are not for children.
If you are unable to attend please be sure to change your RSVP otherwise our departure will be delayed. If you have any urgent (arrival related) messages within an hour of the start time please post them to the event's Meetup page comments.
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A Long Weekend: Dorset's Jurassic Coast
Swanage Railway, Station House | Swanage | Dorset BH19 1HB, Swanage, GBDate: 1st – 4th May 2026
Base Location: Swanage, Dorset
Price: £60
Overview: This is a weekend of walking and community in May, based in the Victorian seaside town of Swanage, the county of Dorset and the Jurassic Coast.This trip features a steam train ride to Corfe Castle to start one of the walks, across stunning panoramic view scenery to reach Lulworth Cove for our ‘middle day’ walk.
The first day’s linear walk is from Worth Matravers, along the coastal path back to Swanage, via Anvil Point Lighthouse, Durlston Head and Peveril Point.
And Monday’s circular walk is from our base in Swanage to Old Harry Rocks, where seals and dolphins are often spotted, then refreshments in Studland before returning to Swanage via an inland cross country path which retains the views over the coast.
You’ll need to arrange your own accommodation for the Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
Details of this event can be found at:
https://www.kissingconsciousness.com/swanageFriday evening: Arrive in Swanage. Optional evening meal in the town.
Saturday: A taxi to Worth Matravers for a linear coastal walk from Worth Matravers back to Swanage, via Anvil Point Lighthouse and Durlston Head. Optional communal evening meal in Swanage.
Sunday: Meet outside Swanage Railway for a 20 minute steam train journey to Corfe Castle to begin our main, linear walk from Corfe Castle to Lulworth Cove. Taxi back home to Swanage after.
Monday: A morning circular walk from Swanage up the coastal path to Old Harry Rocks and back via refreshments in Studland.Booking a Place
If you wish to attend please contact me directly.
If you wish to attend and haven't walked with me at all before please let me now.If you're interested in going and wish to register that interest with others on here you can say so in the comments section below.
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This is an inclusive, boundaries respecting group. Participants must act in accordance with this at all times. Failure to do so will result in instant removal from the event and group without refund.11 attendees
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