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🥾🌈 Friend of Dorothy x The Hiking Gays — Surrey Hills Hike 🥾🌈
- Guided hike led by Nick from @hikinggays26
- Moderate 3.5-hour route, Leatherhead to Box Hill
- A group of new people to walk (and talk) with
About this Event
Fresh air. Good company. Proper hills.
Fresh Air. Good Company. Proper Hills.
Join Nick from @hikinggays26 for a full day out of the city — the Surrey Hills, done properly. We'll walk from Leatherhead to Box Hill, taking in the climbs, the views, and each other's company along the way.
Meet at London Victoria @ 9am for the 09:41 to Leatherhead (arriving 10:32), then it's about 3.5 hours on foot at a comfortable ~4km/h pace, finishing at Box Hill & Westhumble station around 3:30–4pm. Expect a moderate route with some proper hilly climbs and descents — bring walking boots or hiking trainers, a waterproof jacket, and thermal layers, and check the forecast the night before since Surrey weather has a mind of its own.
Pack your lunch and at least 2 litres of water. Trains cost around £16 without a railcard, or £11 with a Network Railcard.
As this is an outdoor activity with some physical exertion involved, all participants will need to sign a waiver before joining the hike. This will be sent ahead of the day and takes two minutes to complete.
But like all Friend of Dorothy events, this isn't just about the hike.
It's about creating spaces where gay, bi, trans, non-binary and queer people can meet, talk and form real connections outside of apps and bars. Hours of walking side by side is one of the easiest ways there is to actually get to know someone, no headphones, no distractions, just conversation and the hills.
Hike Lead: Nick, @hikinggays26
Date: Saturday 17th October @ Victoria Station
Route: Leatherhead to Box Hill
Outbound: London Victoria, dep. 09:41 → Leatherhead, arr. 10:32
Inbound: Box Hill & Westhumble station
Duration: ~3.5 hours, ~4km/h pace
Difficulty: Moderate — some hilly climbs and descents
Bring: walking boots/hiking trainers, waterproof jacket, thermal layers, lunch, 2L water
Train cost: ~£16 (or ~£11 with a Network Railcard)
Waiver: Required — sent in advance, takes two minutes
Finish: approx. 3:30–4pm
Come walk.
Meet new people.
Leave with good vibes, sore legs, and a few new friends. 🌈
(No headphones, please — the whole point is talking to each other.)
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