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Box No: 201030

I am a Walker, in my early 40s, based near Woodford Green hoping to meet both Male and Female new friends to go walking with.

My Message: Hi, I am Matt and I live on the outskirts of London on the edge of Essex. I am looking for a walking buddy of any age (preferably female as I enjoy female company- on a platonic basis) as my previous walking partner has moved overseas and I am keen to try and start walking more regularly again.

My friends are either tied up with family or not walkers and while I sometimes enjoy walking alone I also enjoy conversation as well as a good laugh.

I am used to walking coastal walks or rural walks in the home counties and have walked in Buckinghamshire, Essex, Kent, East Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire but don't have much experience of hills/peaks although am keen to try. I am comfortable walking 12-15 miles and have walked 20 miles on a couple of occasions albeit on flat terrain.

I have an average level of fitness which I want to improve. I am keen to walk in the South East/home counties but could also venture further afield to East Anglia, South West or Midlands (anywhere within 2-3 hrs drive really) as I have a car and enjoy driving. I would be keen to maybe try some longer paths/routes like SWCP or similar but above all else want to have fun and be outdoors with like-minded people.

I work full time in the week so weekends are best although I could take the odd day off from time to time. My other interests include yoga, swimming, reading, art, music and cinema.

If anyone is keen to plan a day out soon then please contact me :)

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
The English Midlands; East Anglia; The Heart of England; South East England; South West England;
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A bit more about me:

I can cope with a little bit of scrambling if it is short and there are no steep drops. I'm happy to walk in all weathers - sunshine, snow, hail, wind & rain - bring it on. I like walking with dogs but do not have one of my own. To be honest, my map reading & navigation skills are a bit averagely average. I can drive and have a car.

I am also interested in:

• Camping on Campsites - Camping where there is a shop, toilets, showers & possibly a pub;
• Long Distance Path Walking - Multi-day walks like The Pennine Way, Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk;

Important: For the avoidence of doubt I am definitely not looking for anything other than someone to go walking with.

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Box No: 100544

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

My Message: Hi
I am 62,female and looking for walking companions or groups. My level of walking is up to about grades 7/8.
I am fit and fun, as well as able to go the distance. I walk at a steady pace with no forced marches or unseemly need to prove myself. Took up walking 3 years ago, so very amateur in maps etc. Want to get to know different parts of the Lakes and Snowdonia at weekends and even some weekdays. This year have done Annapurna base camp, toubkal Morocco, picos dos europas, and Everest base camp 2 weeks ago.Love the Himalayas. South America and others await.
Please contact me if you are interested.
Jackie

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North West Scotland; North West England; Yorkshire; The English Midlands; Wales; The Heart of England; South West England;
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Box No: 112025

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

My Message: Hi, Female walker looking to meet up with male/female kindred spirit. Reasonably experienced and fit I can walk week ends and midweek. Although the Peak district is nearest to me I am willing to travel to new walks in different areas. An inspiring, energetic hike, whether in the hills or following local footpaths with a packed lunch followed by a pub meal is a day well spent, and better shared. So if you're local or further a field and think we may get along, I look forward to hearing from you.

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

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: 111932

I am a Walker, in my late 50s, based near Chelmsford.

My Message: Hi, This summer I started walking the South West Coast Path (47 miles down, 583 to go!) I thoroughly enjoyed the walking and the beautiful scenery, and I'm hoping to complete a few more miles next year, but I need to develop my hill fitness... not easy to do whilst living in the flat lands of Essex! I'm looking for someone to tackle the hills with and, obviously, I'm going to have to travel, which isn't a problem. I'm not very tall so, despite going at a reasonable pace for me, I'm unable to match the stride length of anyone who prefers to march on at speed. I like to walk and talk, stop to take photos, and to marvel at the incredible views. Are you someone with good map-reading and navigational skills? Would you be happy to walk with me at my pace and understand that I'm actually walking pretty quickly for me? Do you enjoy a chat and a laugh? I work part-time so I'm available from Thursday to Monday and I'm keen to get out there as soon as possible. I love the sunshine and don't mind the cold (I walked in the Peak District in snowy November) but, I'm not so keen on rain - a bit of light drizzle is OK but if it's pouring down... I'd rather find a nice tearoom or pub. If you think you can share some hills with me, please get in touch. I'm also open to walks in counties and National Parks other than those listed. I look forward to hearing from you.

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
The English Midlands; East Anglia; The Heart of England; South East England; South West England;
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Box No: 110178

I am a Walker, in my late 50s, based near Swindon.

My Message: HI I AM GARY I GO WALKING SUNDAY'S AND HOLIDAY'S DON'T MIND WEAR I. NORMALL'Y DO BETWEEN 8 AND 12 MILES. I AM WITH MAP BUT NEEDS WORK WITH CAMPUS. NORMALL'Y LIKE TO STOP FOR A BEER ON WAY ROUND OR AT THE END

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North West England; Yorkshire; The English Midlands; Wales; The Heart of England; South East England; South West England;
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Box No: 109330

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

My Message: Hi, I am Nick and a keen walker in my seventies but don't feel it! Would appreciate a bit of female company on my trips out. I am a photographer and keen on the countryside and all it has to offer. Lucky enough to live close to it from my home in Berkhamsted. So if you fancy a stroll or a longer walk it would be great to hear from you.

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North West England; The Heart of England; South East England; South West England;
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Box No: 111915

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

My Message: Hello,

I am retired and single with plenty of time to indulge my love of walking. I walk sometimes alone and sometimes with local walking groups. I would very much like to expand on that by finding a new friend or friends to walk with on a one to one basis. I live in Aylesbury so the Chilterns are on my doorstep but I am more than happy to try other areas. Recent walking holidays were in Wales and Yorkshire and I was born and raised near the Lake District.

I am more interested in spending time in the outdoors, stopping to enjoy the views and ending in a pub, than in ticking off particular challenges. A typical walk for me would be between 6 and 12 miles. More than that on a good day!

If that sounds good to you drop me a line and we can take it from there.

Brian

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

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: 110465

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

My Message: Hello, I am Daniel. I am 45 and single in the East Midlands. I am looking for a walking companion & will happily travel...
I am pretty fit and love walking in the fresh air. I am happy to go at whatever pace you like, in all weather! I am in Leicestershire and have most weekends free to walk....
I have an amount of hiking experience and have walked in the Peaks, Snowdonia, Yorkshire, Scotland and some of Ireland.

I am currently looking at walking some of the Pennine Way - if you are interested in that - please get in touch :)

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North East England; North West England; Yorkshire; The English Midlands; Wales; East Anglia; The Heart of England; South East England;
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Box No: 111804

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

My Message: Hi I'm Julia I am a Single young 60 year old lady !!!! looking for someone to hold my hand when walking and when just relaxing ! so thought I'd start with a walk. I'm fairly fit but my knees are not as good as they used to be therefore I prefer flatter walks but have done quite a few hills and scrambles in the lakes, peaks, dales and Derbyshire. I enjoy a walk with a pub at the end....... and that someone special to share a bottle with

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North West England; Yorkshire; The English Midlands; East Anglia; The Heart of England; South East England;
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Box No: 96660

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

My Message: Retired so can manage to get out anytime. Walk with my dog but it would be good to have some good conversation and laughter. Happy to travel for a good walk and company. Look forward to hearing from you.

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
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Box No: 111795

I am a Walker, in my late 60s, based near Taunton.

My Message: I now live in Somerset, have recently acquired a rescue Labrador and am looking for a walking and talking companion. I am a fit, young 68 year old and, whilst I confess to not being an experienced walker I would love to take it up on a regular basis.
I am extremely well travelled worldwide, many years in the travel and hospitality industries, have lived abroad for most of my life (am fluent in French, German and Spanish now rusty). However, there are parts of the U. K. that are foreign to me and I would love to change that. If you are up for the challenge, do get in touch.

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
The Heart of England; South West England;
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Box No: 106927

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

My Message: Hi everyone, looking for walking buddies to help me get out and about. I have done some walks on my own however would be great to share a walk. Did Kilimanjaro a few years ago, doing everest this november. now looking to get back into walking and new challenges. Male/female/dog and the kitchen sink if you must! willing to travel or car share.

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; East Anglia; The Heart of England; South West England;
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Box No: 102051

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

My Message: I am looking for some company on walks at weekends and occasional evenings, preferably female.
I am aiming to walk the White Horse Trail in August 2017 so doing parts of that route in preparation.
After August I will be happy to explore other routes in Wiltshire and nearby counties.
I usually walk 7-15 miles depending on time and weather, usually at an average of 3 miles an hour.
I am happily married, am fairly laid back and enjoy photography as well as walking.
If anyone would like to join me please let me know.

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
The Heart of England; South West England;
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Box No: 109918

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

My Message: Hello i am an enthusiastic lover of hiking and camping. Hope to match up with an alpha male who can get me back safe from adventures throughout uk.
I achieved 8 Wainrights with Kentmere horseshoe in The Lakes as practice session, leading to a successful mission completed 2015 in 21 hours The Lyke Wake Walk, across North Yorkshire moors.
Love this site for hiking safely and meeting new people. Now ready for another adventure up to 10 miles a day hikes max. at moment. Very happy for Uk or abroad hiking. can travel anywhere on days off.
SPRING 2016 Hiked Hathersage, Thames path, North Devon. and final challenge Coombe Martin to Lynton in wild weather 12 miles very tough. Lucky not to be blown off cliff. thanks to hiking buddies.
Portugal hiking cliffs daily Mar 13th to 25th superb views and some scrambling. Had taster of fishermanstrail on west coast Portugal Rota Vicentina on 20th found it harder going on the sand than on the scree/ rocks at algarve. Back UK.
Kicked off summer fun with May 28th weekend The Cheviot in Northumberland, wonderful weather and camping. June 11th Rydal known as Fairfield Horseshoe, Lake District, weather not conducive to views but rather nice to keep cool on upgrade. camping bliss.
2017, hiked Lake district in feb, and March akamas in Cyprus, damaged mc ligament with luggage lol, now well into recovery and ready to go hiking gently.22,23rd May excellent solo hikes up kinderscout and first camp of the year.New fitbit helping increase mileage. off 2nd to 8th june possibly wales or back to Derbyshire as forgot my boots !

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North West England; The English Midlands; Wales; The Heart of England; South East England; South West England;
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Box No: 111714

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

My Message: Hi, I'm married to a lovely man, but he doesn't like walking. I have set myself the target of walking the SW Coastal Path, and have completed the first 70 or so miles from Minehead, alone, but would much prefer to be with other(s), from a safety point of view and generally having company. I like to do 8-13 miles a day, and enjoy the occasional cuppa along the way/something stronger on completion maybe. I think I'm easy going, pretty bad at map reading (attending a course soon), have a sense of humour and enjoy a bit of a challenge. In the future, I would like to do many other National Trails, and am happy to find accommodation for longer stints away. My puppy may want to join in at some point, so would prefer a dog lover, but that's not a deal-breaker. Would be delighted to be contacted by men or women of any age and enjoy a pace of 2. 5-3. 5 miles per hour, according to terrain.

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
The Heart of England; South East England; South West England;
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Box No: 111722

I am a Walker, in my late 30s, based near North Tawton.

My Message: Hi,
I just signed up, looking to cross off some south west coastal path sections at weekends plus any other trails worth doing. I'm happy to cover 10-20 miles a day, multi day hikes are good and#128522;. I just like being outside with like minded people...

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
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Box No: 109058

I am a Walker, in my late 50s, based near Abergavenny.

My Message: Hallo! I'm Lorna, a 57 year old teacher, living in South Wales. I love being outdoors, have a Welsh border collie (Tom) and am a really keen walker. I like hill and coastal walks, a comfortable distance for me is 7 to 13 miles. I also love cycling and folk music (not together!). It would be great to meet some like-minded friends. I'm in a relationship so not looking for a partner! I'm happy to walk in a group or with one person.

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
The English Midlands; Wales; The Heart of England; South East England;
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Box No: 111675

I am a Walker, in my early 70s, based near Ledbury.

My Message: Hi,
I'm Colin, and there is so much of the three counties (Hereford / Worcester / Glos) countryside waiting to be found and savoured, that I just know that without a companion to set some days with, they'll remain unexplored.
So I'm relying on some like minded soul to help me to rescue my best intentions and enjoy a gentle countryside walk or even a ramble over the Beacons.
And me?
Well, I continue to work in the forest world and won't see 70 again, but this is no deterrent as I keep fit by cycling, playing tennis & badminton plus a enjoyment of orienteering. My ever (mostly) patient wife of some 37 years sadly does not share my enthusiasm for stretching the joints, but is quite relaxed about finding a companion - a situation which has worked well in the past.
Keeping my fingers x'ed......

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
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Box No: 111651

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

My Message: Hi, Im looking for a walking buddy. Enjoy 2-3 hour walks with good conversation and a few laughs, stopping to enjoy the view and maybe a coffee or lunch along the way. I walk regularly and it would be fun to have a companion on some of them. Id like to be able to progress to walking longer distances and further afield, love finding new places to walk.

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
The Heart of England; South East England; South West England;
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Box No: 111648

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

My Message: Hi single guy looking for companionship on walks all over the uk.
Walk in the New Forest daily with my dogs
And normally manage 4 or more trips a year to Snowdonia, highlands and Brecons.
Am looking hi explore more if the uk and especially Yorkshire, Northumbria et al

All the best

Sean

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

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: 99148

I am a Walker, in my late 60s, based near Worcester.

My Message: Male walker, based in Worcester 67, fit, non-smoker looking for female walking companions/ friends to share my love of walking the hills and mountains. I frequent the Brecon Beacons, Malverns, Shropshire and Cotswolds and occasional visits to Snowdonia, Lakes and Peak District. Last 10 years saw me doing Isle of Skye, Scafell Pike, Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp and Inca Trail. Enjoy country walks and the pub meal/ drink or cream tea at the end. Like walks over 5 miles long but not necessarily uphill. I have good sense of humour and easygoing with good map reading skills. If your are interested in sharing a walk please get in touch. Doug

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
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Box No: 102666

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

My Message: Hi, I live in Devizes in Wiltshire. I'm not thinking of "route marches" here, just pleasant walks and chats, time to look at the surroundings, maybe ending up at a nice pub for lunch! I'm pretty easy going and happy to meet males or females to enjoy walking with. I work Mon to Fri but free evenings, weekends and holidays. I love natural history, the coast, hills, woodlands..

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
The Heart of England; South East England; South West England;
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Box No: 109407

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

My Message: Hi I'm Alan 63,keen walker, I enjoy walking holidays abroad. Walk regular with my brother in Wales and looking for walkers who enjoy a bit of banter and a laugh on the way. Any age as long as you are fun to walk with. I lead a fit and healthy lifestyle. I work weekends and have Thursdays and most of Tuesday off. I can walk weekends if local to me and after 12-30pm. I can arrange weekends with plenty of notice. Why not get in touch and do a walk!
Cheers,
Alan

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

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: 111589

I am a Walker, in my late 50s, based near Haverfordwest.

My Message: Hello 58 year old single man seeks female companion for walks, exploring and good pub lunches/dinners. Medium fitness level 5 - 8 miles is enough with plenty of time to stand and stare. I have reasonable map skills and good supply of O/S maps. I live in Pembrokeshire and my job is shift based that offers a good deal of time off at varying times of the week, I am mobile and will travel to other areas and am able to offer accommodation in my 4 bed house. Would be happy to answer any questions about myself before meeting. Huw

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
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Box No: 111534

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

My Message: Hello. I am looking to get back into my walking and it would be nice to have someone to talk to whilst I walk. I am looking to start to walk anything from 10 to 20 miles and any type of terrain or weather as I do like to be challenged. I have done a few long distance walks in the past, south downs, snowdonia and Nijmegen. I am 6ft and in good condition for my age and still try to play all types of sports. Happy to walk with people of all ages and levels.

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My Preferred Walk Areas:
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