LGBTQIA+ Woodland Walk in Lesnes Abbey Wood

Join us for our monthly Sunday group walk in Lesnes Abbey Woods! Enjoy some fresh air, beautiful surroundings, and get to know other LGBTQIA+ people in your local area.

This will be a relaxed walk, with the intent of socialising and getting to know other members of the group whilst doing something active together. Each participant is free to set their own pace.

We'll meet from 10:30am outside Chestnuts Kiosk (on the side of the Lodge where refreshments are served, facing onto the Monk's Gardens), where you can grab yourself a drink to keep warm and introduce yourself to your fellow walkers.

At 10:45am, we'll set off on our walk, following one of the 3 different walking trails through the woods. The map of Lesnes Abbey shows the routes for each trail.

At the end of the walk, we'll return to Chestnuts Kiosk to complete our circuit, where everyone will be welcome to get another drink, relax in the Abbey's grounds, and continue chatting with each other (and maybe even reward yourself with a nice slice of cake!)

☔ This meetup will still go ahead if it's raining (to a reasonable degree!) However, if the weather is forecast to be particularly bad or potentially dangerous, we'll reschedule the activity with as much notice as possible.

🐶 Dogs, families and friends are more than welcome!

While the park and gardens of Lesnes Abbey are accessible for wheelchairs and buggies, many areas of the woods have steep hills or steps. You can check the park's facilities and accessibility information to find out more about accessibility at Lesnes Abbey.