A Walk In JA Baker Country

Baker’s book The Peregrine (1967) is widely regarded as one of the most outstanding books on nature in the twentieth century. It is set to the east of Chelmsford, with Little Baddow as an important location. This walk will visit places associated with Baker, who lived in Chelmsford, in this most attractive part of the Chelmer Valley.

John Alec Baker (1926-1987) was an author who lived his life in Chelmsford, with a Heritage Blue Plaque placed outside his flat in Stansted Close in 2020. His book The Peregrine describes his observations of peregrines, especially in the Chelmer Valley and along the Essex coast. It is regarded as a masterpiece of English non-fiction by many and has been an important influence on many current nature writers. The walk will visit some of the sites identified in the book and those included in his diaries. It will be on minor roads and - possibly muddy - public footpaths.

The walk is run by Chelmer Valley Landscape Group who seek to develop enhanced understanding, conservation, and management of the Chelmer valley landscape.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

1400

Location & directions

Church Road, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 4BE

Directions:

Meet at Little Baddow History Centre

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please advise if you need to cancel to enable us to give the space to another.

Booking website:

https://www.chelmsfordhod.co.uk

Booking opens:

17 Jul 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

06 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

This walk is through field footpaths so please wear suitable footwear

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

30

Est. tour duration:

2 hour(s)

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