Our October Challenge hike for queer folks of colour and queer migrants will be the South Downs Escarpment and Devil's Dyke!
A 12 mile out-and-back walk with some steep climbs, boggy farmland, and broad meadows, this can be a rough day out, but it comes with arguably the best viewpoint in South East England. The paths are well maintained, but can be wet and boggy in places, and there are some nice amenities en route.
We've given the difficulty of this hike a Four Boots, because it involves some challenging ascents and descents, with some parts of the hike feeling quite exposed if the weather is poor, and there are a number of stiles and rocky sections to navigate over. If you're uncertain about if this hike is for you, please feel free to message us on here for more information!
Key Details
Date 📆 : Saturday 3rd October
Distance 🥾: 19km
Ascent 📈: 666m
Time 🕐: 7-8 hours
Tickets are free, but are very limited in supply, so we kindly ask you only sign up if you're sure you can make it, or to let us know as soon as possible if you can't come along, so that we can give your spot to someone on the waitlist.
When you sign up, you'll receive an email with full details on exactly which train ticket to purchase, what kit to bring, where the meeting point will be, as well as our contact details if you're running late or want to open your space to someone on the waitlist.
About Queer Routes:
We’re a group of queer migrants and queer folks of colour who’ve gotten together to bring you Queer Routes, a brand new group offering small-group hikes for QTIPoC and queer migrants based in or around London.
Our hikes are all about building community, meeting new people, learning from each other, and connecting with the land around us. With smaller groups, we’re aiming to give you the chance to have deeper conversations, and to create lasting and more meaningful connections.