The Splashd directory lists 7 gay cruising spots in and around Gloucester, England, organized into 4 categories. Recent additions include A417 Rest Area, Barrow Wake View Point, and A46 Cooper's Hill Car Park.
3 open cruising areas listed around Gloucester. Activity windows vary by location: read each spot for the best hours.
Get out and stretch your legs. Cruisiest, on the right hand side after you turn at the Ba… + read
− show lessGet out and stretch your legs. Cruisiest, on the right hand side after you turn at the Barrow Wake sign. Good wooded area with plenty of leaf cover. Just follow the paths. Failing that, right down the end of the road, park up and walk down the path.
Most of the action happens in the woods up from the car park, and also behind the hedge i… + read
− show lessMost of the action happens in the woods up from the car park, and also behind the hedge in the lay-by across the road. This is not the carpark 'on' Cooper's Hill, this is the car park and lay-by past Cooper's Hill towards Painswick/Stroud.
The walk along the waterfronts can be accessed only from the bridges. Any on them you can… + read
− show lessThe walk along the waterfronts can be accessed only from the bridges. Any on them you can walk along & find quiet spots. Some are better there are some places to park but not many. This path is all the way along the canal you can meet people all the way.
1 men's restroom listed in Gloucester. Tap-foot under the stall and visual signals at urinals are the standard. Respect staff and other patrons.
This is a huge parking area with woods to the left which is where most of the action goes… + read
− show lessThis is a huge parking area with woods to the left which is where most of the action goes on. Park up and go into the woody bit to your left and follow the paths, you'll find something interesting. Cruisiest spot at toilet is okay but the woods are best.
1 gym locker room and sauna flagged in Gloucester. Most see steady traffic between 5pm and 8pm. Member access or day pass required.
This is your typical gym facilities with mixed sauna, steam room and hot tubs. Male showe… + read
− show lessThis is your typical gym facilities with mixed sauna, steam room and hot tubs. Male showers are often cruisy, have frosted glass and curtains. Showers, sauna and steam room careful, its a mixed gym st8 men, women and kids. Be discreet.
2 parking lots listed in Gloucester. Most are best after 9pm. Discretion matters: skip the spots with active security or live cameras.
This is a well-known location for truckers to cruise, layby just off 13 off the m5. Along… + read
− show lessThis is a well-known location for truckers to cruise, layby just off 13 off the m5. Along the canal you may find joggers and people taking a walk. Does get used by truckers for over night parking during the week.
This is a very cruisy area. This area is always busy with truckers during the week. Also,… + read
− show lessThis is a very cruisy area. This area is always busy with truckers during the week. Also, advise if you are there after dark don't leave you headlights on. Cruisiest spot at the top end of layby in woods. During the day and evening are good.
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The Splashd directory lists 7 gay cruising spots in and around Gloucester, England. The directory covers 4 categories, with cruising grounds as the most-listed. The directory is updated regularly as venues open, close, or change.
Cruising Grounds are the most-listed cruising category in Gloucester, with 3 locations. Cruisy Parking Lots (2) and Cruisy Restrooms (1) round out the top categories. Each spot has notes on what to expect and the best times to visit.
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Peak hours depend on category. Bathhouses and gay bars are busiest Friday and Saturday evenings. Outdoor spots (parks, beaches, cruising grounds) peak at dusk. Adult arcades and gym locker rooms tend to be busiest weekday evenings between 5pm and 8pm. Each spot listing has notes on the best windows.
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