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The most famous homosexual cruising areas in the world: past and present

Gay outdoor cruising, the exercise of seeking casual sexual encounters in public spaces, has deep historical roots, often emerging out of necessity due to societal repression. Before the male lover rights movement gained momentum, legal and social sanctions against same-sex relationships forced gay men to seek discreet locations for intimacy.

As early as the 18th and 19th centuries, in cities such as London, Paris, and Modern York, public parks, secluded alleys, and specific neighborhoods became known gathering spots for gay men seeking anonymous encounters. These places provided anonymity and were generally free of the stigma and legal consequences that accompanied gay bars and other indoor venues. Outdoor cruising comes with its own risks, but dedicated cruisers would argue that peril is part of the appeal. These are the cruising areas where history was made and people got laid.

Notable Historical Sites

  1. Hampstead Heath, London – Perhaps the most legendary cruising spots in the world, Hampstead Heath has lengthy been a magn

    Top Gay Cruising Areas in London

    Hampstead Health

    NW3, North End Way,London
    Between Hampstead and Golders Lush tube stations. Outdoor cruising in the woods on the north side of the hill just below Jack Straws Castle (straight pub). The adjacent automobile park has direct access to the Heath (it is

    Holland Walk

    W11 3TA,36A Holland Park,London
    A great adv night cruising area in Central-West London. You will find it near Holland Park Underground Station. The walk is a brief cut between Holland Park Avenue and Kensington Upper Street. It runs alongside Holland

    Russell Square

    WC1B,72 Russell Square,London
    The tube is engaged 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 important 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.




    Cruising

    Cruising (we’re not talking ships) refers to searching for a sexual partner for an anonymous interaction, often a one-off. Cruising areas or sites include streets, parks, road lay-bys, (nudist) beaches or sand dunes and other common areas. Some sites have been around for decades, Hampstead Heath and Brompton Cemetery being two of the most (in) renowned in London.  Imagine a nightclub dark room but free and outdoors, but daytime can function just as well.

    Of course, men finding other men for sex has been going for centuries though the term ‘cruise’ is believed to come from the Dutch ‘kruisen’. The term was also used as code by closeted gay communities when homosexuality was illegal, and is the title of a American crime thriller film with Al Pacino. The film was poorly received and did nothing to augment the meaning though the word has since been absorbed into the mainstream heterosexual vocabulary. Whatever its origins, the term cruising has stood the test of time.

    For some gay men, cruising is about the excitement and rush of hooking up with a stranger alfresco. Way before Gr

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

    Now that dating and hook-up apps have made casual sexual encounters more convenient, the number of people seeking partners for thrills in public 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 common spots in London to get it on.

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

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