Jaywick Sands: a Man About Country Story Walk
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Fri 13th Nov 2026
12pm – 2pm GMT (UTC +00:00)
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Jaywick, Clacton-on-Sea, UK |
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https://dandelion.events/e/c825f |
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Man About Country
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| Enquiries to | james@manaboutcountry.co.uk |
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“I come not from Heaven, but from Essex” - William Morris
A historic place of pleasure, an entertainment hotspot; 400,000 year old prehistoric remains; magnificent towers and courageous lifeboat missions; pioneers making new lives in the Essex dream. There's plenty to discover in Jaywick: a much misunderstood place that is a jewel on the Essex Sunshine Coast, with some of the finest beaches anywhere in England.
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. Together we'll walk along the golden sands of the Essex shore, with waves crashing at our sides and champagne air in our lungs. There are many surprises to be discovered in Jaywick - come and find out for yourself!
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: Jaywick Martello Tower, CO15 2LF
- Parking: Jaywick Martello Tower, CO15 2LF
- Public Transport: Buses from Clacton and Great Bentley train stations
- Distance: 3km
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Terrain: Pavement, sandy beach
- Amenities: Toilet available halfway through the walk
- 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