Touch Grass Day-Tripper: Valley Stroll (August 17th)

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.

With panoramic views of London's skyline, ancient history, wildlife-rich chalk grassland and expansive countryside walks, Farthing Downs offers something for everyone.

Situated at the tip of the North Downs on the edge of London and Surrey, this chalk spur is home to an array of birds, butterflies and wildflowers; combined with neighbouring Happy Valley, Farthing Downs has the most extensive population of greater yellow-rattle in London which can be seen among brightly coloured orchids, bedstraws and scabious in spring and summer

The walk will be led by Bettina from Touch Grass. Toni will be on hand to support, she is a Mountain Training qualified Lowland Leader and is outdoor first aid trained.

Location: Coulsdon South station

Date: Sunday 17th August 2025

Meeting time: 10am

Start time: 10:30am (approx.)

Distance: 12km

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

Difficulty: Moderate (expect some short but steep inclines and descents throughout)

Age: 18+

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

Please familiarise yourself with our Community Agreement

What to bring:

🌼 Comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing

🌼 Water bottle

🌼 Lunch

*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 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—it's about empowerment, wellness, and forging meaningful connections.

Our vision is for queer people of colour to see the outdoors as a space where we belong. A Natural England study found that White people are 70% more likely than Black and Asian people to spend time in the countryside. We want to change this. We deserve to reap the benefits of improved emotional well-being and physical health 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.

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