Julian Wilkes
The 7 Birds of Christmas
A Partridge in a pear tree The partridge is thought to be a very symbolic bird and will fight to the death to protect its young. The partridge we find … Read more
Bespoke to Berkhamsted
“Julian is absolutely wonderful. We booked a walking tour with him in Berkhamstead. He’s very knowledgeable about the nature and history of the area. He tailored the walk to meet … Read more
New Partnership for 2023
I am very happy to announce today that following recent discussions with Antony who is the proprietor at the Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster Somerset, next year I will be … Read more
The far western coast
Sept 26 – Oct 1, 2022 Sometimes the best times are spur of the moment one’s like the one I had recently when I offered to step in at the … Read more
Deep Time Walk
Returning to the beautiful Chiltern Hills on the 21st September, I was asked to join the Risborough Environmental Group for their ‘Deep Time Walk’. Thought provoking and informing, I thoroughly … Read more
Witney – Walking Weekend in October
22-24 October 2021 The Cotswolds have long been known as a pretty place to visit, but you may not heard to Witney, in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds. If you are in … Read more
Charming Chilterns: The Icehouse at Ashridge House
Delving deeper into local history Walk reconnoitres (recces for short) are important, even if I know the route well as things may have changed since I last walked the route. … Read more
Chocolate fudge recipe
From the March Newsletter: Chocolate (cocoa) is a gift from the Gods. The taste, smell and texture are special, I always keep it in the top pocket of my rucksack … Read more
Oakman Series – 4 Warwick
Wilkes Walks is based in Berkhamsted alongside our first walking holiday called The Charming Chilterns. Our hotel there is the classic coaching Inn called The Kings Arms, now one of the family of Oakman … Read more