Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta)
Waiting for the Bluebells to emerge is, for me, a pure pleasure of being back at home in Springtime. Bluebell woods in flower are one of the most stunning sights … Read more
Julian Wilkes
Wood Anemone (Anemone nemorosa)
Anemone nemorosa; Wood Anemone, Windflower, Thimbleweed. In the Buttercup family: Ranunculaceae – another common name for the plant is Thimbleweed, because the seed heads look like a thimble. Last … Read more
Oakman Series – 3 Ampthill
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
Oakman Series – 2 Brill on the Hill
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
Common Primrose (Ln. Primula vulgaris)
Family: Primulaceae. The Primula is the County flower of Devon, a small native, perennial woodland plant with wrinkled fleshy leaves and 5 notched petals. Largely a forest flower, which can … Read more
Lords & Ladies (Ln. Arum maculatum)
Lords and Ladies, latin Arum maculatum. Welcome back to this poisonous perennial emerging now from under all the hedges and trees, the arrow shaped leaves can have blotches or be … Read more
Lesser Celandine (Ln. Ficaria verna)
Latin is Ranunculus ficaria (fig like) verna (Spring like). The native Lesser Celendine is back again in Bullbeggars Lane, pictures were taken last Monday 8th March 2021. The old lane … Read more
Oakman Series – 1 Exploring Royston
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 … Read more
Charming Chilterns – Tour on Sale for 5th September
Alas, following the government’s announcement this week, we have reluctantly had to cancel the Charming Chiltern tour scheduled for 9th May 21. Luckily there is another date scheduled for 9th … Read more
Welcome to Wilkes Walks – UK Holidays on sale now
Hi Folks, I hope you are all keeping well, warm and importantly getting out walking (locally) as much as possible. I have been going out daily around Berkhamsted discovering all sorts … Read more