LGBTQ+ outdoor club, walks since 1974
The Gay Outdoor Club is the UK's oldest and largest outdoor activity and social club for the LGBTQ+ community, founded in 1974. The London group runs at least one walk per month, generally on the third Saturday, with additional walks on the first Saturday in summer months plus some shorter midweek outings.
The programme mixes urban walks linking London's parks and green spaces with countryside walks in the Home Counties, and there's a good range of longer, more energetic routes and shorter, relaxing ones. All walks start and finish at railway stations or public transport stops, and the day usually ends with tea, cake or a beer - a great chance to socialise.
New members are always warmly welcomed, and you can join walks run by neighbouring GOC groups too.
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