Queer Theatre Walk & Talk: Holmwood & Leith Hill, Surrey Hills Hike

A full, feel-good day out with your queer community and allies in the Surrey Hills. We’ll be hiking from Holmwood Station straight into woodland and countryside, climbing up to Leith Hill for one of the most rewarding viewpoints in the South East, then looping back through forests, quiet lanes and rolling hills to finish where we started. This is a social, supportive hike for LGBTQIA+ theatre people (and friends). Chatty pace, breaks, and a brilliant boost for your mental and physical health.

Deep woodland trails: Tall pines and broadleaf forest, birdsong, earthy paths, and that “green cathedral” feeling that makes the whole world quieten down.

Surrey Hills heath and ridgelines: Open stretches where the sky suddenly feels massive, with that classic Surrey Hills mix of bracken, heath and sandy tracks.

Leith Hill summit viewpoint: The big payoff. We’ll climb to Leith Hill for wide, sweeping views across the Surrey Hills (and beyond on a clear day).

Classic English countryside: Farm tracks, hidden lanes, gates and stiles, and proper “we’ve escaped London” energy, without needing a car.

Route: Holmwood and Leith Hill Circular

Distance: 15.3 km

Estimated walking time: 5hrs+ (not including stops, breaks, lunch, and photos)

Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging (distance + steady climbs)

Terrain: Woodland paths, roots, uneven ground, gates/stiles, steady climbs, and mud if it’s been wet.

Meet: 10:00am at London Victoria Station, outside the big Boots inside the station.

Look for: Queer Theatre Walk & Talk Hikes. Someone will have a Queer Theatre sign and will be dressed in hiking gear. Please aim to arrive a little early so we can gather as a group, grab a coffee if you want, and allow for any travel delays before we head to the platform together.

Ticket to buy: Off-Peak Day Return

Outbound train: London Victoria → Holmwood

Outbound train: 10:41 depart London Victoria / 11:47 arrive Holmwood 

Return train: 18:30 depart Holmwood / 19:45 arrive London Victoria 

If you do even a few train journeys a year, a National Railcard usually pays for itself quickly. Most railcards give up to 1/3 off rail fares, so it’s worth checking what you’re eligible for before you buy your ticket. 

Once we finish, we’ll head to a nearby pub for a celebratory drink and/or food for anyone who fancies staying. Totally optional, and always sober-friendly.

This route includes woodland mud, uneven ground, roots, hills, and slippery sections if it’s wet.

• NO TRAINERS.
• You must wear waterproof walking boots with a proper grippy tread.
• If you arrive in trainers or unsuitable footwear, you may be asked not to join for your safety.

• No jeans. Wear walking trousers, tracksuit bottoms, leggings or shorts (quick-drying, flexible).
• Layers you can add/remove. For example, an undershirt, fleece/jumper, wind-breaker/waterproof jacket, waterproof trousers etc.
• Recommended: walking socks (reduce blisters).

• Water: 2 litres recommended for a full day
• Packed lunch + snacks.
• Sunscreen/Insect Repellent
• Charged phone (portable charger recommended
• Any Medic*tion you might need (inhaler, epi-pen, etc.)
• Recommended: blister plasters or blister tape

• We walk together. Nobody gets left behind.
• We have a lead walker and a tail walker.
• You must follow the instructions of the hike leader when crossing roads.
• We regroup at junctions and checkpoints.
• If you need to stop, tell the tail walker immediately.
• You may not leave the group at any point during the hike unless you let us know.
• We’ll use toilets at/near the station at the start where possible, then take breaks when needed on the route.

We will continue to do the hike, even if it rains. Make sure you have appropriate clothing and footwear.

By booking, you understand and confirm you are responsible for your own wellbeing on the hike, and that you will wear suitable kit (especially boots). The organisers reserve the right to refuse participation if footwear or kit is unsafe. Queer Theatre is not responsible for any losses or injuries during the hike.

£20 per person.

Spaces are limited so the group stays genuinely social, manageable, and properly looked after.

This event forms part of Queer Theatre’s commitment to ensuring LGBTQ+ theatre-makers always have somewhere to go each week to connect, create, and be inspired, alongside our 2B: Acting Classes, OutCast showcases, Queer Play Reading Club, theatre trips, parties, social events, masterclasses, and original productions.

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