Come on a chilled, small group walk with like minded queer folks looking to connect with nature. This month we’re heading to Knole Park, a 600 year old estate surrounded by Kent’s last medieval deer park. As we wander through the grounds, we’ll hear about its queer history and see deer that are actually related to those hunted by Henry IIV (*mind blown).
- Distance: 12.22 km / 7.5 miles
- Difficulty rating: Beginner
- Walking time: 3.5 hours
- Kit needed: Comfortable shoes you don't mind getting wet/muddy, waterproof jacket (if rain is forecast), waterproof trousers (optional), warm clothes including a warm jumper, and hat/gloves, packed lunch, snacks and water (at least 1 litre), and personal medication.
- Pace: Not too fast. We’ll walk for 2 hours then stop at a National Trust café for lunch, before walking 1.5 hours back to the train station.
- Elevation: This is an up and down walk - lots of little hills but none are too steep or long (Elevation: 95m– 210m. Total ascent: 256 metres).
- Accessibility: This walk will be on potentially muddy, unpaved, uneven footpaths, with tree roots and some gates/stiles. There are accessible toilets at Knole Park café but no toilet facilities are available at Sevenoaks train station.
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
*Beginner walks are for people who have been on short walks before (walks with friends/family, dog walks, complete beginner walks in a group etc.) but want to try a half day walk that involves walking a little further with a few more gentle hills. 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 community, and enjoying the journey together - not ‘smashing the hike' as fast as possible. Snack breaks and pauses to marvel at nature are encouraged!