Queer Walks East Kent

Queer Walks East Kent 🏳️‍🌈 Q***r Walks East Kent -
Connecting the LGBTQ+ community with nature 🌿

A lovely walk yesterday in Margate! As always, started hectic with the scramble for car parking, but we then set off alo...
16/08/2026

A lovely walk yesterday in Margate! As always, started hectic with the scramble for car parking, but we then set off along the coastline up to Botany Bay!

Big thank you to everyone that came along, was lovely to see some repeat walkers and new ones!

Also a shoutout to Connor for again saving the day with some pics of the walks!

Just a week away until our upcoming walk! The start time of the walk is 11am on Saturday 15th August, meeting at Margate...
10/08/2026

Just a week away until our upcoming walk!

The start time of the walk is 11am on Saturday 15th August, meeting at Margate Train Station 🚂

Trains coming from from Canterbury/Faversham and Ramsgate will be arriving just after 11am for those coming via public transport (we will wait, don’t worry)🚂

There is also plenty of parking available at the train station that is also decently priced 😊

Looking forward to meeting you all soon and having a fun ramble along the coastline of Margate 🏖️

🌿🏳️‍🌈 Our Next Q***r Walks Event! 🏳️‍🌈🌿I am happy to share that the next Q***rWalks event will take place on Saturday 15...
03/08/2026

🌿🏳️‍🌈 Our Next Q***r Walks Event! 🏳️‍🌈🌿

I am happy to share that the next Q***rWalks event will take place on Saturday 15th August! This time, we will be exploring from Margate along the coastal paths to Botany Bay, and then return along the same route to also visit the Turner 🖼️

📍 Starting point: Margate Train Station. There is plenty of paid parking at the station, but for those coming via public transport, there are good links to Margate across much of Kent!

🦀 First stop: Walpole Bay where you can walk alongside one of Kent’s last remaining seawater lidos that is also great for rock-pooling

🌱 Second stop: Botany Bay where we will walk alongside the clifftops (unfortunately, tide timings aren’t in our favour to explore the beach)!

🖼️ Third stop: The Turner Contemporary to browse the local art scene at whatever speed suits you

🦀 Final stop: For anyone that would like to see a local hidden gem, we’ll also be doing a pitstop at the Crab Museum before heading home!

The important bits:

📅 Date: Saturday 15th August

🥾 Distance: ~6.2 miles

⏱ Time: Around 3 hours walking at a relaxed pace and to account for the short break at the midpoint. However, as this one will have two extra excursions to the Turner and Crab Museum, people are welcome to leave if they’ve already been!

Please note: whilst this walk will be mostly along the paved/semi-paved coastal paths, it’s still recommended to bring appropriate footwear for a medium length walk

If you would like to come along, please join our WhatsApp group or message directly, and please do share if you or anyone you may know may be interested 😊

Last month, our walking group met up and walked along the seafront along Folkestone!We got so swept up in talking that w...
03/08/2026

Last month, our walking group met up and walked along the seafront along Folkestone!

We got so swept up in talking that we may have forgotten to take any pics (thanks Connor for saving the day)!

Was a great turnout and overall, great vibes! Thanks to everyone that came along 😊

Just a week away until our upcoming walk! The start time of the walk is 11am on Saturday 18th July, meeting at Folkeston...
11/07/2026

Just a week away until our upcoming walk!

The start time of the walk is 11am on Saturday 18th July, meeting at Folkestone Central Train Station 🚂

Trains coming from from Dover and Ashford will be arriving just before 11am for those coming via public transport 🚂

There is also plenty of parking available at the train station that is also decently priced 😊

Looking forward to meeting you all soon and having a fun ramble along the coastline of Folkestone 🏖️

🌿🏳️‍🌈 Our Next Q***r Walks Event! 🏳️‍🌈🌿After a month hiatus due to the designated weekend coinciding with a fundraiser w...
28/06/2026

🌿🏳️‍🌈 Our Next Q***r Walks Event! 🏳️‍🌈🌿

After a month hiatus due to the designated weekend coinciding with a fundraiser walk, our next one will take us back to the coast, walking through Folkestone and along the King Charles III coastal path. As part of this walk we will be exploring the parks and paths along the paved promenade!

📍 Starting point: Folkestone Central Train Station. There is plenty of paid parking at the station, but for those coming via public transport, there are good links to Folkestone across much of Kent!

🏰 First stop: Sandgate Castle where you can look at what was once an artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII

🥤 Second stop: Lower Leas Coastal Park for a mid-point break and drink

🚤 Third stop: Folkestone Harbour to browse the shops at whatever speed suits you

☕️ Final stop: The Coterie for an end point drink and relax before heading home!
The important bits:

📅 Date: Saturday 18th July

🥾 Distance: ~5.2 miles

⏱ Time: Around 2 hours and 30mins walking at a relaxed pace and to account for the short break at the midpoint

Please note: whilst this walk will be mostly along the paved promenade, it’s still recommended to bring appropriate footwear for a medium length walk

If you would like to come along, please join our WhatsApp group or message directly, and please do share if you or anyone you may know may be interested 😊

Another fantastic walk smashed!The weather, once again, played nicely for us and we had a beautiful stroll along the coa...
22/05/2026

Another fantastic walk smashed!

The weather, once again, played nicely for us and we had a beautiful stroll along the coastline of Tankerton. Nature came out to play too - with lots of caterpillars, birds, and a friendly lizard all coming to say hi 👋🏻

Thanks again to all that came - hope to see you again soon!

Just a week away until our upcoming walk! The start time of the walk is 11am on Saturday 16th May, meeting at Tower Tea ...
12/05/2026

Just a week away until our upcoming walk!

The start time of the walk is 11am on Saturday 16th May, meeting at Tower Tea Gardens ☕️

Trains coming from Dover/Canterbury will need to change trains at Faversham, in which it will arrive at 10:39. Trains coming from Ramsgate will directly take you to Whitstable station and will arrive at either 10:27 or 10:50 🚂

There is also plenty of parking available along Tower Hill/Marine Parade that is also free 😊

Looking forward to meeting you all soon and having a fun ramble along the coastline of Tankerton 🏖️

If any venues accept posters, please do reach out! We’d love to drop one off to you to boost awareness of the group 😌

🌿🏳️‍🌈 Our Next Q***r Walks Event! 🏳️‍🌈🌿This relaxed social walk will take us through the scenic coastal path along Tanke...
03/05/2026

🌿🏳️‍🌈 Our Next Q***r Walks Event! 🏳️‍🌈🌿

This relaxed social walk will take us through the scenic coastal path along Tankerton Beach. As part of this walk we will be venturing through local nature reserves and paths between Whitstable and Herne Bay!

This walk is especially accessible as it will be along the paved promenade!

📍 Starting point: Tower Tea Gardens. There are lots of free car parking spaces along Marine Parade and is within a short walking distance from Whitstable train station 🚉

💧First stop: Swalecliffe Brook where you can view some local wildlife such as wading birds

🥤 Second stop: Hampton Inn and Pier for a mid-point drink

🚤 Third stop: Whitstable Harbour to browse the shops at whatever speed suits you

The important bits:

📅 Date: Saturday 16th May

🥾 Distance: ~6 miles

⏱ Time: Around 2 hours and 30mins walking at a relaxed pace and to account for the short break at the midpoint

Please note: whilst this walk will be along the paved promenade, it’s still recommended to bring appropriate footwear for a medium length walk

If you would like to come along, please join our WhatsApp group or message directly, and please do share if you or anyone you may know may be interested 😊

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