Welcome to Queer Quest. This geocaching trail re-imagines the medieval poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight through a queer lens, immersed in the very landscape which inspired the legend. As you follow the route, each cache marks a moment in Gawain’s legendary journey—challenges, temptations, and revelations—while also sharing local LGBTQ+ histories and folklore from the Staffordshire Moorlands.
Just like Gawain’s quest to test courage and honesty, this trail invites you to explore the countryside and uncover stories often hidden or overlooked. Inside each cache you’ll find a small piece of artwork and a short tale that links the epic myth to real queer lives and landscapes.
You are also invited to share your own reflections and post your response to be included in our archive.
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Gawain finds refuge with Bertilak, a powerful lord whose robust welcome and open challenge hint at a deeper connection. Here, Gawain experiences a strong bond, a sense of brotherhood and camaraderie.
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Artist Statement: This piece celebrates the local with a nod to the colours of the Port Vale
football strip by way of an up-cycled, tiny, ceramic cup and saucer. The footballs spilling
out and the little people speak of fond memories of ‘Lads ‘n’ Dads’ at Biddulph playing
fields in the 2000s.
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We chose this location based on a story shared by a community member at Pride In The Moorlands in June 2025:
"I probably had my first moments of gender euphoria and brotherhood on those pitches at Halls Road playing fields, going to play football at Lads and Dads in the early 1990s. At the time, I was one of the only girls in the group, but when I was 26 I transitioned and live as a male now. In those days, I didn't really even realise that I wasn't one of the lads - I just felt that I was where I belonged. Football has always been that space for me."
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Accessibility Information:
The pathway along Biddulph Valley Way is wheelchair accessible, however getting hold of the cache itself will require climbing a few stairs.