Touch Grass Day-Tripper: Country Park Stroll (August 15th)

Explore, create, and connect in nature's boundless playground. Our curated day events are designed to immerse you in the beauty of nature while igniting your creative spark.

Step into nature’s embrace with our stunning walk through Hastings Country Park. This serene trail offers panoramic views of the English Channel, ancient woodlands, and rolling meadows teeming with life. Perfect for nature lovers and history buffs alike, this route showcases the beauty and heritage of East Sussex.

The walk will be led by Toni, she is a Mountain Training qualified Lowland Leader and is outdoor first aid trained.

Start Location: Hastings station (London babes: meet at London Bridge for 8:30am to get the 8:48am train, we'll get a group save ticket saving 1/3 off)

Finish Location: Hastings station

Date: Saturday 11th July 2026

Meeting time: 10:30am

Start time: 10:45am (approx.)

Distance: 15km/9.3m (approx.)

We will be taking it at a leisurely pace, with a break for lunch.

Difficulty: Moderate to challenging. Steep climbs and narrow paths are on this trail. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and appropriate footwear (it may be muddy in some parts).

Age: 18+

Who is this for? This is an exclusive event for queer women, trans and non-binary people of colour. Refunds will not be given if you ignore this message.

Please familiarise yourself with our Community Agreement

Cost: There is a sliding pay what you can cost for this event, as well as a pay it forward option for those in the community who can afford to give a bit more. If you're unable to attend because of cost, please reach out via email and we'll help. This system means that we can continue to put on low cost and/or free events, support those in our community who are financially constrained and compensate our facilitators.

If you are struggling to cover your travel to this hike, please reach out and we will be able to contribute to the cost. Financial aid is available.

What to bring:

🌼 Weather appropriate clothing (waterproofs, hats etc.)

🌼 Water bottle and snacks

🌼 Lunch

🌼 Any Medic*tion you may need

*Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. Rain or shine, we will be walking.

About Touch Grass

Touch Grass is an outdoor community for queer women, trans and non-binary people of colour.

We are committed to fostering community growth through outdoor gatherings and wellness-focused trips that encourage us to rekindle our relationship with nature. Our immersive experiences go beyond relaxation — they're about empowerment, healing, and forging meaningful connections.

Our vision is for queer people of colour to see the outdoors as a space where we belong. A 2020 report by Friends of the Earth found that nearly 40% of people from minority ethnic backgrounds in England live in the most green space-deprived neighbourhoods, compared with only 14% of white people — and that people from minority ethnic backgrounds are significantly less likely to spend time in the countryside than white people. We want to change this. We deserve joyful, safe access to the emotional well-being and physical health benefits of nature too.

We believe creativity and nature go hand in hand, which is why most of our events encourage you to embrace nature and your inner creative spirit.

For any enquiries please reach out to [email protected]