About this Event
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.
We're embracing the colder months with warmth, movement and connection—Touch Grass style. Join us as we walk five sections of the London Loop, a 150-mile circular walking route that encircles the capital. Whether you’re looking for fresh air, gentle exercise, new friendships, or a moment of peace, this is your invitation to slow down and walk with us.
What is the London Loop?
The London Outer Orbital Path (aka the London Loop) is a signposted route made up of 24 sections circling Greater London. It's a mix of parkland, woodland, riverside and village paths, green corridors that many Londoners don’t even know exist.
We’ll be doing five of these sections together, and inviting you to complete the rest on your own or with other members of the Touch Grass community.
How it works:
- Five Group Walks: We’ll meet as a community for five sections across the colder months (Oct–Feb).
- Do the Rest, Your Way: You’re encouraged to complete additional sections on your own or with a friend. Here's a guide on walking the loop.
- Prizes: Those who complete the most sections will receive special Touch Grass prizes—just a little love for your commitment to connection and nature. Take a snap at the start of your walk and at the end as evidence!
- Support & Encouragement: We’ll have a WhatsApp group, walk prompts, and stories from the trail to keep everyone inspired.
For this walk, we'll be doing section sixteen of the loop. The walk will be led by Toni, she is a Mountain Training qualified Lowland Leader and is outdoor first aid trained.
Start Location: Elstree & Borehamwood (rail)
Finish Location: Cockfosters (piccadilly line)
Date: Sunday 14th December 2025
Meeting time: 9am
Start time: 9:30am (approx.)
Distance: 18km
We will be taking it at a leisurely pace, with a break for lunch.
Difficulty: This is the longest section of the loop. It is mainly level walking on rough paths, tracks and grass. There is one longish steep ascent and several fairly gentle ascents and descents. The walk can get very muddy after heavy rain.
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
What to bring:
🌼 Comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing
🌼 Water bottle and snacks
🌼 Lunch
🌼 Oyster/contactless card for travel
*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—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.
For any enquiries please reach out to [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Elstree & Borehamwood Train Station - Thameslink Railway, Allum Lane, Borehamwood, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 6.13
