{"product_id":"hiking","title":"🥾🌈 Friend of Dorothy x The Hiking Gays — Surrey Hills Hike 🥾🌈","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Air. Good Company. Proper Hills.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eJoin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMeet 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 \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePack your lunch and at least 2 litres of water. Trains cost around £16 without a railcard, or £11 with a Network Railcard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBut like all Friend of Dorothy events, this isn't just about the hike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHike Lead: Nick, @hikinggays26\u003cbr\u003eDate: Saturday 17th October @ Victoria Station\u003cbr\u003eRoute: Leatherhead to Box Hill\u003cbr\u003eOutbound: London Victoria, dep. 09:41 → Leatherhead, arr. 10:32\u003cbr\u003eInbound: Box Hill \u0026amp; Westhumble station\u003cbr\u003eDuration: ~3.5 hours, ~4km\/h pace\u003cbr\u003eDifficulty: Moderate — some hilly climbs and descents\u003cbr\u003eBring: walking boots\/hiking trainers, waterproof jacket, thermal layers, lunch, 2L water\u003cbr\u003eTrain cost: ~£16 (or ~£11 with a Network Railcard)\u003cbr\u003eWaiver: Required — sent in advance, takes two minutes\u003cbr\u003eFinish: approx. 3:30–4pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCome walk.\u003cbr\u003eMeet new people.\u003cbr\u003eLeave with good vibes, sore legs, and a few new friends. 🌈\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e(No headphones, please — the whole point is talking to each other.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friend of Dorothy ","offers":[{"title":"FOD Price","offer_id":54592654573878,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/4505\/7590\/files\/1789744536656_j8tjhfss.jpg?v=1789744652","url":"https:\/\/friend-of-dorothy.com\/de\/products\/hiking","provider":"Friend of Dorothy ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}