Epping Forest: Story Walk

Oct 5 Sun 5th Oct 2025
1pm – 3:30pm BST (UTC +01:00)
 
Gernon Bushes, Coopersale, Essex
 
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Enquiries to james@manaboutcountry.co.uk
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“I come not from Heaven, but from Essex” - William Morris

 

Essex is a land rich with cultural and natural treasures. Despite the one-dimensional view of Essex peddled by the media, we know that our county is like a glittering ruby with hundreds of facets. There are many secrets to be discovered here; some so well-kept that not even locals know about them! It’s about time we rediscovered the many ways of Essex, to celebrate our county in all its glory.

 

On this story walk, you’ll be guided by storyteller James Lawrence, who will bring the local landscape to life with history, folklore and legends.

 

Dandy highwaymen, peasant poetry and strong Essex women, deep amongst Europe's largest collection of ancient trees. There's plenty to discover in this historic corner of Essex!

 

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 & Finish point: The Garnon Bushes pub, CM16 7QS
  • Parking: Garnon Mead, CM16 7RN
  • Distance: 3km
  • Duration: 2.5 hours
  • Terrain: Grass and dirt paths, woodland
  • Dogs: Welcome
  • Price: By donation (minimum £5)
  • Questions: james@manaboutcountry.co.uk

 

This guided walk was originally part of ‘The Essex Ways’ a storytelling project funded by the Essex County Council Art & Cultural Fund 2025. For this project, Essex-born storyteller James Lawrence has undertaken an epic 400km walking journey around the county in Spring 2025. Along the way he’s collected stories: from books, from the land, and from Essex residents. These stories have been woven together into a series of modern Essex myths, and shared in a series of story walks across Essex. James’ aim is to celebrate the many different sides of Essex by highlighting local heritage as well as the beauty of the county’s natural landscapes.

 

You can learn more about The Essex Ways here:

 

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