# 🌿 OUT! Walking Social — Kew to Richmond Riverside Fancy some fresh air, good company and the chance to meet new people? Join us for our first OUT! Walking Social as we enjoy a relaxed riverside walk from Kew Bridge to Richmond, with coffee beforehand and pub drinks afterwards! **OUT! is all about casual walking and socialising — not hiking!** Walking is a brilliant natural icebreaker. There's no need for awkward introductions or organised activities. Just come along, enjoy the scenery and let conversations happen naturally. 🌈 **Welcoming LGBTQ+ people and allies.** Whether you're coming alone, with friends or bringing your dog, everyone is welcome. **Don't fancy the walk? No problem!** You're equally welcome to join us just for coffee beforehand or meet us at the pub afterwards. Come along for whichever parts of the social suit you! ## ☕ 12pm — Pre-Walk Coffee Social 📍 **One Over the Ait** 8 Kew Bridge Road, Brentford, TW8 0FJ We'll meet from midday for an informal coffee social before setting off. This spacious, dog-friendly riverside pub serves coffee, tea, soft drinks and other refreshments, with areas for sitting or mingling. It's a lovely opportunity to meet a few people before the walk begins. **You're welcome to come just for coffee**, even if you're not joining the walk. If you're walking but skipping coffee, please meet us outside One Over the Ait by **12:50pm**. ## 🚶 1pm — Kew to Richmond Riverside Walk 📏 **Distance:** Approximately 5.6 km / 3.5 miles ⏱️ **Duration:** Around 1.5–2 hours at a relaxed social pace 🌳 **Difficulty:** Easy, mostly flat 🐕 **Dog-friendly:** Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome We'll cross Kew Bridge and follow the Thames Path towards Richmond, passing beautiful riverside scenery, Kew Gardens and Richmond Lock along the way. Expect a leisurely pace with plenty of opportunities to chat, change walking partners and enjoy the surroundings. You don't need to be an experienced walker, but you should be comfortable walking around 5–6

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