
What we’re about
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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A Weekend in the Cotswolds 2026
Bourton-on-the-Water, High Street, GBDate: 2nd – 4th January 2026
Base Location: Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire
Price: £40
Overview: This is a weekend of walking and community in January, based in the Cotswolds town of Bourton-on-the-Water, pictured above.Bourton is known as the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ for its five bridges which cross the River Windrush which runs through its centre.
We'll also be visiting the famous village of Broadway, known for its picturesque high street and stunning backdrop, on the Saturday, and the famous village of Bibury and its most photographed Arlington Row cottages on the Sunday.
You’ll need to arrange your own accommodation for the Friday and Saturday nights.
Details of this event can be found at:
https://www.kissingconsciousness.com/cotswolds2026Friday evening: Arrive in Bourton-on-the-Water. Optional evening meal at The Old Manse Hotel, Bourton-on-the-Water.
Saturday: A morning walk from Broadway, followed by refreshments and optional tourist activities, and an optional communal evening meal back in Bourton-on-the-Water.
Sunday: A morning walk from Bibury, followed by an optional communal lunch in Bibury and optional tourist activities.Christmas Lights and Atmosphere
As we’ll be visiting in the first weekend of January, the Christmas lights will still be in place in Bourton and the post-Christmas atmosphere will still be there to enjoy.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.
Please don't sign up (RSVP) as 'Yes' or 'Going' until you've arranged your place with me.
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.16 attendees
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