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.
Upcoming events
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A Weekend in Bath and Lacock
Bradford-on-Avon, GBDate: 11th - 13th September 2026
Base Location: Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Price: £40Full details of this event can be found at:
https://www.kissingconsciousness.com/bathOverview: A weekend of walking and community in September, based in the Wiltshire town of Bradford-on-Avon, and visiting the historic town of Bath, and the fully National Trust owned village of Lacock.
The best way to arrive in Bath, as with anywhere, is to walk there; to see it appear on the horizon across the landscape as the nearby scenery unfolds, and this route will allow us that.
The Saturday is a walk along the Kennet and Avon Canal, with its magnificent views across the top of the Avoncliff Aqueduct and the Dundas Aqueduct, and then over the hill to Bath.
On the Sunday we’ll walk from the beautiful and famous village of Lacock, back for lunch at the Red Lion and a visit to Lacock Abbey.
Both Lacock and Lacock Abbey have been extensively for television and movie filming for such things as Harry Potter and Downton Abbey (see video on the special webpage for the weekend).
You’ll need to arrange your own accommodation for the Friday and Saturday nights.
Friday evening: Arrive in Bradford-on-Avon. Optional evening meal at The Barge Inn in the town.
Saturday: A 7 mile morning walk along the canal from The Lock Inn Café in Bradford-on-Avon, ending with footpaths up, over and down the hill into Bath.
Saturday Afternoon and Evening: Tourism time, exploring the city of Bath. An optional group evening meal in Bath. Return to Bradford-on-Avon via a 12 minute train from Bath Station, either after dinner, or earlier as you wish.
Sunday: A 7 mile walk from the National Trust Village Car Park, Hither Way, Lacock, first round the beautiful village, via the houses used for filming Horace Slughorn’s hideout and James and Lily Potter’s family home in the Harry Potter movies, and then across the meadows around the village, crossing the River Avon. Optional communal lunch afterwards at The Red Lion in Lacock, film set for the BBC’s 1995 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.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.
Group Ethos
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.17 attendees
3 or 6 Mile Walk from The Plough at Belsize
The Plough, Dunny Ln, Belsize, Rickmansworth WD3 4NP, Rickmansworth, GBFor this walk you can either do just three miles, or the full six, and return to the start point either way, where we have great hospitality from Thor and Anna at The Plough. The first three miles heads off into the ferns and woodland paths of Chipperfield Common, past the Spanish Chestnut and back to Belsize. The second three miles goes through Woodmans Wood and down the path through the plantation, across the meadows on the edge of Flaunden and back via the track from Rosehall Farm. Walking time approx 1.25 or 2.5 hours.
The price for the walk is £2 to cover costs.
After the walk there is the option of staying for a drink, refreshments and a chat in The Plough pub in Belsize. If you wish to dine after the walk and wish to book a table you can do so through the Plough's website, or by calling them on 01923 26 22 61.
Free Parking
The pub has a car park and there is also parking in bays opposite the pub. If you use the pub's large car park please park at the far end at the landlord's polite request.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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