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Box No: 81890

I am a Walker, in my mid 50s, based near Hereford.

My Message: Hi, I'm looking for m/f walking pals to help me widen my horizons and be more adventurous. I only got into walking a couple of years ago when I was trying to get fit enough to do the Inca Trail (hardest thing I ever did but so worth the effort). My problem is I've a lousy sense of direction and never learned to read a map so i'm looking for someone who has that skill and might be willing to share their knowledge. If you can overcome the first two hurdles I also have a great sense of humour, love a laugh and a natter but appreciate companionable silence too. Because of the lack of map reading skills I tend to stick to short local walks when it's just me, my Ipod and camera but it seems such a waste when I live 25mins away from the Black Mountains and 45mins from Brecon. I've only checked the boxes for places quite close to me simply because I still work and therefore I don't have unlimited time off but it doesn't mean I wouldn't be interested in other places. I've no idea what my level of walking is so I just ticked the first 4 boxes and I've never tried to work out how fast I walk. I just love the exercise, the possibility of finding another breathtaking landscape to photograph and the empty spaces. It's just more enjoyable if you've got a friend to share it with. Would love to hear from anyone who shares the sentiment and is willing to take on the role of map reader until I get the hang of it. Hope to hear from you. Pat

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 1:2:3:4

My Preferred Walk Areas:
The English Midlands; Wales; The Heart of England;
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Box No: 81906

I am a Walker, in my mid 40s, based near Hereford.

My Message: Hi I am 45 and married but my husband works abroad most of the year. I am not very fit but love being out in the countryside and am aiming to improve! I am hoping to find a femail companion to walk, chat and lunch with (picnic or pub!) happy to travel medium distances and possibly do short breaks. I am mature student nurse so sometimes have weekdays off.

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 1:2:3:4

My Preferred Walk Areas:
The English Midlands; The Heart of England;
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Box No: 81620

I am a Walker, in my mid 40s, based near Bagshot, Surrey.

My Message: Hi, I'm a keen walker looking to build up my fitness and do some linear multiple day long walks, not a great navigator by any means but that will improve and very keen on the Lakes lthough I live in Surrey so local walks are also good. I walk with my dog who loves water!

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 3:4:5:6:7

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North West England; The Heart of England; South East England; South West England;
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Box No: 81336

I am a Walker, in my mid 60s, based near London.

My Message: I am now retired and have more time to enjoy walking. In the past few years I have walked the West Highland Way, Great Glen, part of the Coast to Coast but also enjoy walking locally. I don't like walking in large groups and most of my friends consider two miles excessive so I am looking for a walking buddy to walk with on a regular basis around the London area and then perhaps expanding to further afield. I enjoy walking anywhere, beach, hills, woods country and even urban walks and would like someone to chat with and if they have map-reading skills that would be a bonus! I have well behaved collie-cross who likes to accompany me if the walk is suitable.

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 2:3:4:5:6

My Preferred Walk Areas:
East Anglia; The Heart of England;
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Box No: 81197

I am a Walker, in my early 50s, based near Hinckley/nuneaton.

My Message: I am a married 52 year old chap interested in forming a walking / social group, I am based on the warwicks / leics border but willing to travel to surrounding counties. Interested in shortish informal walks say 4 to 6 miles that are social and to keep fit. Not interested in long walks in the rain. Would like to walk either on sat or sun afternoons walks to be organised between ourselves to suit peoples other commitments.

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 1:2

My Preferred Walk Areas:
The English Midlands; The Heart of England;
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Box No: 80809

I am a Walker, in my mid 30s, based near Milton Keynes.

My Message: 36 Year old male based in Bucks, seeking like minded people to enjoy some great hiking. Very keen to learn more about the intricacies of GPS, Map reading etc. Have done the 3 Peaks challenge a few times so fitness is good. Am willing to travel most weekends and enjoy hiking in all weathers. Very keen to take this on now as a full time hobby. Love camping. So please give me a shout if you would like some good company and a friend to help you on your travels.

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 3:4:5:6:7

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North East England; North West England; Yorkshire; The English Midlands; Wales; East Anglia; The Heart of England; South East England; South West England;
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Box No: 79561

I am a Walker, in my early 40s, based near Gravesend.

My Message: Hi There,

I am a 41 yr old male who has been very active all his life.

More recently, I have developed more of a love for the great outdoors, and love walking and mountain biking.

Compared to some of you out there I may appear a bit of a novice, in terms of experience anyway, but believe me, I know my limitations and love to push myself beyond them, so I am up for anything you are.

As the only people I know who do this sort of thing are a few work colleagues, who I dont want to spend all my time with, I am looking for like minded adults of a similar age group to do things with.

If this sounds like you, then contact me and we can go from there.

I am in the South East but will gladly travel

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 4:5:6:7:8:9

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North West England; Yorkshire; The English Midlands; The Heart of England; South East England; South West England;
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Box No: 78640

I am a Walker, in my early 40s, based near Middlesex.

My Message: Friendly, fun loving female, based in London.
Looking for male or female walking companions with similar outlook for walking and camping trips.

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 1:2:3:4

My Preferred Walk Areas:
Yorkshire; The Heart of England; South East England; South West England;
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Box No: 78550

I am a Walker, in my mid 30s, based near Bolton.

My Message: Looking for a walking buddy? Perhaps we can help each other. My name's John and I'm very keen on walking. I'm 34 and live in Bolton in Lancashire. I have about twenty years' walking experience and am comfortable on various terrains from low-level walks to the mountains of the Lake District and Wales. I am physically fit and can easily walk twelve to fourteen miles per day. Swimming and cycling are two of my other interests. The only difference between you and me is that I cannot see. I am therefore looking for people to walk with who can act as my eyes. Guiding me is very much easier than you might think and I can easily explain to you how to do it, even if you've never guided a blind person before. The main things you need are an open mind and common sense. If you've got those, we should get on great! If you're interested in meeting up for a walk, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 1:2:3:4:5:6:7

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North East England; North West England; Yorkshire; The English Midlands; Wales; East Anglia; The Heart of England; South East England; South West England;
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Box No: 77354

I am a Walker, in my early 40s, based near Taunton.

My Message: Hi, I am 43 (female, single) and live by the Quantock hills in Somerset. I enjoy walking and always intend to be a bit more adventurous and go further afield but would really like someone to walk and talk with. Otherwise I just whimp out! I have kids at home who are old enough to be left for a for a while and I even get the odd weekend free.
I am arty and spend time on my own painting; but that can drive me crazy if I don't get out and see some of the world. I think seeing it at walking pace and being able to have company en route is the best!
I don't mind what age or male or female. (Although I am single and I guess hope springs eternal, this isn't really about that!)
I am keen to see anywhere, I even like walking around cities. Mountains, hills, coast. Lets get going!!

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 1:2:3:4:5

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North East England; North West England; Yorkshire; The English Midlands; Wales; East Anglia; The Heart of England; South East England; South West England;
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Box No: 77114

I am a Walker, in my mid 40s, based near Saffron Walden.

My Message: Hello there,
I am an attractive 45 yr old woman living near to Saffron Walden in Essex. I walk miles most weeks with my dogs but I miss the longer more challenging walks that I used to do with my other half. I would love to make some new friends, either male or female who are like-minded and if they loved dogs that would be a bonus as maybe I could bring them along too for some fresh air!!
Someone local would be good so we could walk regularly but I am also interested in meeting people that maybe I could do some long distance walks with in other parts of the country. Itravel up t the North East quite a lot as that is where I am from.

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 1:2:3:4:5:6

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North East England; Yorkshire; The English Midlands; East Anglia; The Heart of England; South East England;
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Box No: 77093

I am a Walker, in my late 40s, based near Stourbridge.

My Message: Although I am based in the midlands I spend as much time as possible in Dorset and the surrounding areas. I particularly enjoy the coast paths, but enjoy lots of different types and grades of walks. I am always looking for new areas to explore so would be open to any suggestions. I am next in Dorset from the 24th - 27th May, and am looking for walking companions to join me on any type of walk, in Dorset or nearby areas. Anyone welcome male of female who would enjoy a walk and perhaps a pint and something to eat afterwards. Let me know if you are available then or at any other times as I will visiting the area again fairly soon.

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 1:2:3:4:5

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North West England; The English Midlands; The Heart of England; South East England; South West England;
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Box No: 75749

I am a Walker, in my mid 60s, based near Bristol.

My Message: Hi, i am a very fit young unattached 65 year old who has always enjoyed walking. My home is in Bristol but i intend to spend most of the summer in South Devon as i am retired from work. Where i am right now is close to the coast in the South Hams and Dartmoor is close by. So i get to do some great walks most days on my own. A like minded female to accompany me on some walks would be very nice.
I enjoy all walks whether easy, hard, short, long, coastal, moors, hills, mountains (have been up Killimanjaro and the highest peaks in the uk). Walking on the beach is good too as i enjoy swimming if the water is warm enough. Also enjoy cycling and raquet sports.

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 3:4:5:6:7:8:9

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North West England; Yorkshire; The English Midlands; The Heart of England; South West England;
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Box No: 75254

I am a Walker, in my mid 50s, based near New Forest Area.

My Message: I am female walker (55) looking for another walker who enjoys a pleasant 10 kms, taking in flora and fauna on the way. Hoping to improve my standard and progress to higher levels. Hampshire, Wiltshire, West Sussex and Dorset are my local areas. Walks in other areas are always considered.

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 1:2:3

My Preferred Walk Areas:
The Heart of England; South East England; South West England;
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Box No: 75097

I am a Walker, in my mid 70s, based near London.

My Message: I am looking for a female or male companion for walking on Hampstead Heath, Richmond Park or walks in the London Loop. I prefer to walk in the mornings earlier the better. Although my age may put you off I cover on average 1 mile in a quarter of an hour; I have a good sense of humour!

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 4:5:6

My Preferred Walk Areas:
The Heart of England;
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Box No: 73932

I am a Walker, in my early 40s, based near Bristol.

My Message: Hallo there, I am 43 yr old woman who wants to seize the day!

I enjoy vigorous but not fast walking (to keep looking up and appreciating the landscape), in particular up north of UK, although I am based in bristol.

I like going uphill for sometime to get the wild views where the wind is louder than you!

I would like to find a male or female who is easy company, can talk but not all the time!

If you are out there, lets meet up.

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 3:4:5:6

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North West Scotland; Southern Scotland; North East England; North West England; Yorkshire; Wales; The Heart of England; South West England;
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Box No: 73813

I am a Walker, in my late 20s, based near Telford.

My Message: Hi all. I'm training for the 3 peaks challenge, so am at the point where if I see a mountain or hill, I feel obliged to climb it. My friend count who share my enthusiasm is exactly zero. So I'm looking for anyone who's interested in getting some walking done over weekends. Ideally in Snowdonia, the Lakes or the Peak District. I have a car and I'm happy to pick up anyone interested that's en route. Single day walks, camping or BandB's. Whatever really. I'm pretty much up for anything. Age or gender not a consideration. So drop me a note and let's get something sorted.

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 1:2:3:4:5:6:7

My Preferred Walk Areas:
Southern Scotland; North East England; North West England; Yorkshire; The English Midlands; East Anglia; The Heart of England;
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Box No: 72848

I am a Walker, in my early 40s, based near Dursley.

My Message: Hi
I am 43 years young married but non walking partner. I am heading for a weekend in the lakes in the next few weeks and would love a lady companion. My plan is get there early sat morn and walk, stay over night in truck and leave sunday after another walk. I have to collect an item while there hence the reason for going.
Fancy a walk? all or part of the weekend? I can pick up along M5/M6 corridor. Non smoker, gsoh etc ;) I have a dog but he is soppy and very well behaved.
Pub lunch or beans on the Kelly kettle and a pint or 3 is a certainty :)

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 2:3:4:5

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North West England; The English Midlands; The Heart of England; South West England;
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Box No: 72523

I am a Walker, in my early 60s, based near Leicester.

My Message: I am 61, retired, active and reasonably fit and am looking for walking companions. I love walking but preferably not alone. Driving to get to wherever is not a problem.

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 1:2:3:4

My Preferred Walk Areas:
Yorkshire; The English Midlands; The Heart of England; South East England; South West England;
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Box No: 72515

I am a Walker, in my early 40s, based near Bury St Edmunds.

My Message: Hi, I am a young 40 year old female, married with 5 cats!! I work in hospitality. I would like to meet females, couples or groups. I am quite easily pleased regarding where to walk-I do prefer longer walks that aren't too exhausting. I prefer public transport to driving. I also enjoy sight seeing, shopping(but NOT a hanbags and high heels person), music, history, film, reading, eating out, country pubs and history. I am an animal lover.
I do not like sport on TV at all.
Please contact Rachelle anytime

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 1:2:3:4:5:6:7:8

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North West Scotland; North East Scotland; Southern Scotland; North East England; North West England; Yorkshire; The English Midlands; Wales; East Anglia; The Heart of England; South East England; South West England;
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Box No: 71679

I am a Walker, in my early 40s, based near London.

My Message: Hi I am a 42 year old woman who has taken up walking for fitness and fun. I would love to meet other women who would like to walk in the greater London area or Essex for fun and friendship. I have a great sense of humour and love finishing walks with a coffee. If you like what you read please get in touch.

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 1:2

My Preferred Walk Areas:
The English Midlands; East Anglia; The Heart of England;
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Box No: 71635

I am a Walker, in my mid 50s, based near Cheltenham.

My Message: Hi, I'm looking for a female companion to share the local Cotswold Hills or mountain and upland regions both in the UK and elswhere. I'm equally happy climbing Cleeve Hill as I am Mont Blanc and have been walking and mountaineering since my late teens. Whilst some of the hardships are unavoidable I like to contrast these with good accommodation, good food and good wine. Have car, will travel although a like minded companion in the vicinity of Gloucestershire would be good. Ignore the interested list as I am keen to walk anywhere where the scenery is good and the company likewise.

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 1:2:3:4:5:6:7:8:9

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North West Scotland; North East England; North West England; Yorkshire; The English Midlands; Wales; The Heart of England;
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Box No: 71421

I am a Walker, in my early 30s, based near Birmingham.

My Message: Hi there!! I live in Birmingham and I have decided I want to be more outdoorsy this year and do lots of hiking around the mountains in the the UK. So if you are on the lookout for a hiking buddy then drop me a line.

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 1:2:3:4:5:6:7

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North East England; North West England; Yorkshire; The English Midlands; Wales; The Heart of England; South East England; South West England;
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Box No: 71334

I am a Walker, in my early 50s, based near Thame.

My Message: Hi.... I am looking for a walking buddy/buddies for walks during the week to help me train for the BUPA 10, 000 in May. My partner (43) and I would also be happy to meet up with other couples at weekends who enjoy walking, camping and mountain biking. We are both fun, lively, very young at heart and enjoy pub lunches and a recovery drink at the end of a long walk!

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 1:2:3:4:5

My Preferred Walk Areas:
The English Midlands; The Heart of England;
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Box No: 71273

I am a Walker, in my early 30s, based near Birmingham.

My Message: Hi, Not long moved to central Birmingham and went to explore the surrounding countryside or North Wales with female companion. Shift-worker so time off varies, loves camping and pub food all year round. Travelling to Cornwall/Devon in the summer months for coastal walks.
Will travel by motorbike or bus as do not own car.

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 4:5:6

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North West England; The English Midlands; Wales; East Anglia; The Heart of England; South East England; South West England;
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