Come on a chilled, small group walk with like minded queer folks looking to connect with nature. This month, we’re off to Chichester harbour, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We’ll walk around salt marshes and tall reed beds, take a cute little ferry over the water, and keep our eyes peeled for seals and birds like curlews, godwits, redshanks and dunlins. Please note: the ticket price does not include the ferry cost (£3).
- Distance: 18.6km / 11.5 miles
- Difficulty rating: Improver*
- Walking time: 5 hours
- Pace: Not too fast, with a stop at a pub halfway round.
- Elevation: This is a long walk but it’s very flat, which will make it feel easier (Elevation: 0m– 8m. Total ascent: 16 metres).
- Accessibility: This walk will be on potentially muddy, unpaved, uneven footpaths, with tree roots and some gates/stiles. There will also be a small ferry ride halfway round, which is accessible via a ramp (without railings).
- Kit needed: Comfortable shoes you don't mind getting wet/muddy/dusty, waterproof jacket and trousers (if rain is forecast), suncream/hat/sun glasses, packed lunch, snacks and water (at least 1 litre), and personal medication.
Any questions or if you are unwaged/a carer/can't afford a ticket, let me know and I'll ping you a free ticket - outtohike@gmail.com
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Kat x
* Improver walks are for people who have been on half day walks before but want a slightly more challenging walk with more hills and more effort required. Everyone is welcome but it is important that we all go at the same pace, so be prepared to walk slower than usual, especially if you are used to walking longer distances more frequently. The idea is to have a chilled time connecting with nature and enjoying the journey together - not ‘smashing the hike' as fast as possible. Snack breaks and pauses to marvel at nature are encouraged!