Gay cruising east london

Cruising in London: 17 places queer men meet for public sex, according to website

Now that internet dating and hook-up apps have made casual sexual encounters more convenient, the number of people inquiring partners for thrills in universal places is on the decrease.

But it is by no means a dying past-time.

Defying the Grindr and Tinder monopoly on casual sex, ‘gay cruising’ sites such as this one provide detailed maps of the most popular public spots in London to get it on.

The site lists open-air locales, toilets, bathhouses and bookstores with celestial body ratings and tips for how curious forum readers can obtain the most from their cruising experience.

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Here are the most popular London hotspots:

The Underground

Topping the ratings is the ubiquitous London Underground.

Praised as a diverse pick-up hotspot, since its visitors involve literally “anyone who rides the tubes”, the guide says that the last carriage on the train is the best see f

Gay cruising grounds Europe, UK, London

LGBTQ+ Venues in Ashington

Friern Bridge Retail Park
LGBTQ+ Cruising
Friern Bridge Retail Park, Barnet, London

Young guys between 22 & There is McDonald's on the side of this Park. Great place to hide from common on the hill. Just sit down on the grass (only on the hill) and if you want action go behind []
More info on Friern Bridge Retail Park

LGBTQ+ Venues in Battersea

Chelsea Bridge
LGBTQ+ Cruising
Queenstown Road, Battersea, London

Under the bridge by Battersea Park side, lots of guys walking around in summer. Standing on path under bridge. Great spot by the river. Lots of action on weekends. Cars can also park behind the []
More info on Chelsea Bridge

LGBTQ+ Venues in Central London

Fenchurch Street Station
LGBTQ+ Cruising
Fenchurch Street, Central London, London

Enter through the main doors and head to the loo on the left, behind the escalators. City suits, building site workers, basically anybody who goes to Essex by train. There is an excellent glory hole []
More info on Fenchurch Avenue Station

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Top Gay Cruising Areas in London

Hampstead Health

NW3, North End Way,London

Between Hampstead and Golders Green tube stations. Outdoor cruising in the woods on the north side of the hill just below Jack Straws Castle (straight pub). The adjacent car park has direct access to the Heath (it is

Holland Walk

W11 3TA,36A Holland Park,London

A great late darkness cruising area in Central-West London. You will find it near Holland Park Underground Station. The walk is a short cut between Holland Park Route and Kensington Tall Street. It runs alongside Holland

Russell Square

WC1B,72 Russell Square,London

The tube is working seven nights a week between - The garden area around the snack bar and the air-monitoring shack is were you should aim. On some nights the floodlights are svitched on, so caution is

Victoria Park

E3 5SN,A Grove Road,London

Very significant venue of East London. Not very popular gay cruising are, but some gays could be found there. Some cultural events are held here at Victoria Park.

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Shops

Gay's the Word

Monday-Saturday – ;Sunday –

The gay and queer woman bookshop in central London. Since
(An intriguing piece of history about the birth of the Gay's The Word shop can be found at the queer Polari Magazine).

@ / 66 Marchmont Street
London WC1N 1AB

Subway: Russell Square

+44 20

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clonezone

Monday, Tuesday – ;Wednesday, Thursday – ;Friday, Saturday – ;Sunday –

Gay-oriented shop in London Soho featuring underwear, T-shirts, clubwear, toys, leather and kink gear.
redesigned with artwork by Riccardo Matlakas.

@ 35 Old Compton Street
London W1D 5JX

Subway: Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road, Piccadilly Circus