Bradwell Bank: a Man About Country Story Walk

_ “I come not from Heaven, but from Essex” _ - William Morris

Time-warping sea monsters, rock and roll pirates, utopian communities, marsh men, devil dogs and a good dollop of nature worship at Essex's most sacred site. There's plenty of stories to discover at Othona, near Bradwell-on-Sea, at the tip of the wild Dengie Peninsula. Along with the 1400 year old chapel of St Peter's-on-the-Wall, originally founded by St Cedd, Essex's patron saint, there's an astonishing abundance of natural beauty in this quiet corner of the county. No wonder it's steeped in myths and legends!

On this story walk, you’ll be guided by storyteller James Lawrence, who will bring the landscape to life with history, folklore and local legends, alongside the plants and wildlife that make this part of the world special.

If you want to know more about the history, stories and places in your local area, while getting some quality time in nature - this walk is for you!

Walk Details

• Start time: 12pm
• Start & Finish point : St Peter's Chapel Car Park, CM0 7PN
• Parking : St Peter's Chapel Car Park, CM0 7PN (follow signs not satnav)
• Public Transport : Occasional buses to Bradwell-on-Sea, then 25min walk to start point (please check bus times in advance)
• Distance : 4km
• Duration : 2.5 hours
• Terrain : Grass paths, dirt tracks, shell/stone/sand beach
• Amenities: None - closest toilets and refreshments in Bradwell-on-Sea. Please prepare in advance!
• Dogs : Welcome
• Questions : james@manaboutcountry.co.uk

About Your Guide

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James Lawrence, AKA Man About Country, is a storyteller, adventurer, naturalist, and Cultural Ambassador for Essex. For over five years he’s led walks around some of Britain’s most fascinating places, guiding people to discover the country like never before. James is fresh off the Essex Ways: a 400km walking adventure around his home county to discover its stories, people and places. He set out to bust the negative media stereotypes and prove that Essex is one of the most fascinating counties in England. After a sell-out storytelling tour around Essex, a film, and a book of Essex stories on the way, James is dedicated to showing how the old stories of Essex are at the heart of the special place it is today, and provide vital guidance on the issues facing the county’s future.

Learn more about James and his recent 400km storytelling adventure around Essex:

• Website : www.manaboutcountry.co.uk/essexways
• Instagram : www.instagram.com/man\_about\_country
• TikTok : www.tiktok.com/@manaboutcountry