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Box No: 93205

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

My Message: Hi. My name is Brian and I live near Banbury. I am 56 Fomerly a keen walker wishing to take it up again. Like anything from a stroll to 10 miles. Would love to chat and share the odd pint or two

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 1:2:3

My Preferred Walk Areas:
The English Midlands; The Heart of England;
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Box No: 92249

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

My Message: Hi I'm Keith, I live in the Manchester area, I am a regular weekend walker looking for female company who must possess a great sense of humour first and walking boots second, if your physically fit and enjoy a challenge please contact me to arrange a walk.

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; The English Midlands; Wales;
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Box No: 92232

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

My Message: Friendly young guy looking to find walking partner for higher degrees of walks and climbing. It's not nice going alone as non of my friends are in to walking like I am, so would like to meet like minded person, preferably female, to go on the occasional walk with.

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North West England; Yorkshire; The English Midlands;
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Box No: 92205

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

My Message: Slim, fit, cheerful and unconventional Worcestershire man with old cottage on Malvern Hills (ideal walking centre) seeks female companion for all kinds of low-budget walking adventures, long or short, anywhere in UK, from wild camping or bothying in the moors and mountains to finding geocaches along shores, canals and riverside paths. Possible cycle trips too (I have a Brompton folding bike). I'm a life member of both English Heritage and the YHA. Also like NT properties, morris dancing, ceilidhs, railways, board games and card games. Modest income from my publications about castles, churches, abbeys, ancient monuments and walking trails. My interests complement each other without dividing lines between work and leisure activities. Good navigator with 1:50, 000 maps for almost all of Britain Isles. National Trails still to do include Cotswold Way, South Downs Way, Pennine Bridleway and southern section of SW coast path. I’m a carnivore, don’t drink much alcohol, don’t smoke and don’t own a car. I’m not tall, and not a particularly fast walker or cyclist.
August 2012 update: companion(s) wanted for backpacking trips Sept-Oct 2012 to include Northumbrian coastal castles, central section of Offa's Dyke Path, & maybe Devon & Dorset.

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North West Scotland; Southern Scotland; North East England; North West England; Yorkshire; The English Midlands; East Anglia; The Heart of England; South East England; South West England;
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Box No: 92185

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

My Message: Hi, I have not done much walking for a few years but I am longing to get back into the countryside and link with my passion for photography. Would prefer to walk with individuals, male or female, or small groups. If anyone from the Wigan/Winstanley area uses this site and would like to form a walking group please feel free to contact me. Love walking in the Lakes in particular. I have done many low level walks there up to about 7 miles. Ending the walk with a glass of something, preferably red, is always good as is a meal when time allows. Know retired so able to walk any day Monday to Saturday and some Sundays.
Look forward to hearing from like minded people.
Best wishes,
Dave.

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North West England; Yorkshire; The English Midlands; Wales;
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Box No: 92184

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

My Message: Hi, I am itching to start walking again and making new friends - I want to join up with someone who enjoys a good chat, a laugh and an all important glass at the end of the walk. A good map reader would also help!!

My weekends and school holidays are free.
If you want to meet up - get in touch.

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North West England; Yorkshire; The English Midlands;
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Box No: 92177

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

My Message: Hi, I'm Chris a single male who walks mostly around the South West. Quantocks, Exmoor and Dartmoor being favourites with a trip to Lake District most every year. I am looking to try new and familiar ventures ideally with a friendly female companion. I am active with a walking based youth group and get lots of male company this time of year whilst training but miss female banter. I am reasonably fit and well behaved and can do a good impression of a dog panting whilst slogging up hills laden with kit. I'm happy walking with dogs but don't have one myself. Navigation is good but happy to share. I like gentle strolls with coffee or a pub in mind to hiking with overnight gear.

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North West Scotland; North West England; Yorkshire; The English Midlands; South West England;
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Box No: 92164

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

My Message: Hi I'm Malcolm and I'm looking for a female companion for hill and mountain walks and other outdoor activities
I enjoy dabbling at all sorts of outdoor things - mountains, skiing, sailing, canoeing, etc but master of none!

Some activities restricted due to a prolapsed disc a few years ago that niggles away - but still like having a go at most things - even if it may hurt the next day!

Have done quite a lot in Wales and the Lakes, and some in Scotland and abroad in the past – Europe, Malaysia and Nepal
Completed all the Nuttall’s 2000ft mtns last year - not in one go! - although I’m not a serial peak bagger but it’s taken me to different areas of England and Wales
I'm interested in historic sites like forts, castles and industrial remains, and basic geology.

I organize a group of friends for local evening walks in north-west Shropshire twice a week through the summer and occasional weekend activities, and get pleasure from helping friends try new things and getting enjoyment
It can be fun doing things on your own but it can be more fun when you do them with others! Think this is true of trips and activities but also of the everyday things in life.
Have been a bit manic with work over autumn and winter and not got out much so bit unfit.
Wanting to get back out and enjoy the hills - but would like some company to share them with.

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North West England; Yorkshire; The English Midlands; Wales;
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Box No: 92153

I am a Walker, in my early 50s, based near Forest Of Dean.

My Message: COMPANION SOUGHT FOR YOUNG-MINDED 52YR OLD TO GET HER WALKING AGAIN!

I used to walk a lot but life and study got in the way, so I've lost my fitness and developed a niggling hip. Going up-hill is good though long descents on steep, mountainous ground can be tricky. Flat ground is uncomfortable to walk for long periods. Overall, could probably do 5 miles to begin with and build up to longer walks.

I still have good stamina, and still love being outdoors, but walking by myself has lost much of the appeal and enjoyment it used to have.

I am fairly familiar with the Black Mountains and Llangattock Hillside, having lived in Crickhowell and walking one or the other daily. I once knew the Garth and Rudry (N Cardiff). I've walked Pen-Y-Fan and Snowden too (well, OK, I walked down Snowden!). Have really only walked in South Wales so am open to new walks, preferably circular ones.

I live on the edge the Forest of Dean now, (near Ross-on-Wye) but find the tracks better for cycling. Company in this would be nice too, especially some help to develop stamina and mb skills for other cycling routes. Cycling is kinder to my hip and great fun too. I have a good bike but I'm out of practice.

I am at a cross roads in life - my son has fledged and, after 25 years as a self-employed French polisher, I'm trying to change career. All of which appears to mean adopting a new outlook on life too, so meeting new people with new points of view would be welcomed.

I consider myself to be a young 52 yr old – not quite a Tigger but certainly not an Eyeore! I enjoy conversation, camping, silence, philosophy, nature, a beer, jam on my scones, being wow-ed and a jolly good laugh. If this resonates with you and if you are patient and without ulterior motive, I’d be really happy to know about it.

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 2:3:4

My Preferred Walk Areas:
The English Midlands; Wales; The Heart of England;
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Box No: 92104

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

My Message: I walk most weekends and sometimes during the week and go on many walking trips around UK....... I am looking for a walking partner who is laid back and relaxed like me who enjoys nature, picnics, pubs and the great outdoors. I am happy to walk all day, half a day or whatever. Looking forward to hearing from you.

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
Yorkshire; The English Midlands; East Anglia; The Heart of England; South East England;
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Box No: 92019

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

My Message: I'm looking for a single, male walking companion who ultimately is interested in walking around the coast of Britain in one hit - probably starting early 2013! If that goes well, a walk to Spain?! Before then would love to meet up for shorter walks, not restricted to the list but as I live in Cheltenham it's a start. I've done a lot of independent backpacking and have many interests, like to keep fit and have a good sense of humour.

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
The English Midlands; The Heart of England;
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Box No: 92011

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

My Message: Hi
I'm i guess a keen walker, did the Pennine Way last August, which was amazing, looking to do something similar this summer too.
I Spend much of my walking time in the lakes, dales, or peaks or snowdonia, but really want to take a couple of weekends in scotland to experience some of the walking on offer up there.
I like a little bit of scrambling and would like to develop this. I've done strinding and sharp edge and loved them both (sharp i found a bit more exposed at one point!)
I have also some wild camping which i really want to do some more of, i think it would be more fun with company mind you!
I pretty limited to weekends, evenings i guess and friday afternoons. Drop me a line with your ideas, I'm thinking of the Ravenber Way this summer, 200 miles from Ravensglass to Berwick, not as far as the Pennine Way this time, fancy joining me?!

Mark

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North West Scotland; Southern Scotland; North East England; North West England; Yorkshire; The English Midlands; Wales;
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Box No: 91854

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

My Message: Hi all. I'm 33, female, healthy and reasonably fit.
Unfortunately for me, trying to get my friends to pull on a pair of boots and climb a hill is falling on deaf ears. So here i am. I used to wild camp and walk all over dartmoor as a kid. I like to wander off the beaten track and not fussed by the weather. Always up for a challenge. I would prefer to walk with experienced walkers of any age/ sex. So if you'd like some company on your next outing, please feel free to contact me.
Many thanks
Nina

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North West England; Yorkshire; The English Midlands; East Anglia;
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Box No: 91828

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

My Message: male young 57 professional lives in doncaster. friendly fun, easy going would like to meet friendly female with gsoh for good but casual walking. happy to walk anywhere have transport. i love the outdoor scenery and taking photo's. it would be nice to share it with someone. i am single after losing my wife to ill health. look forward to hearing from you.

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North East England; North West England; Yorkshire; The English Midlands;
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Box No: 91827

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

My Message: Hello, I'm a 32 year old male from Workington, Cumbria. I'm keen to get out in the fresh air and enjoy walking to see the sights. Unfortunately my Saturdays are taking up with sport through the winter so I mostly get out on Sundays at the min. In summer however I get out as often as possible. I'm interested in new friends who share the same interest as a lot of my friends are into different things.

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;
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Box No: 91826

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

My Message: Looking for walking friends or if possible a male friend to share their knowledge of places to go and visit. Love places of interest, wildlife, bigger the view the better, etc. Work during the week but only get chance for walks on weekends. Hope this does not put you off but have a son aged 10, who now and again comes with me to explore the countryside. I am 5'2 (small I know), brunette, medium build, average looking and truthful.

Hope to hear from you soon.

PS. I can sometimes be hopeless with maps but I eventually find my way.

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
The English Midlands;
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Box No: 91809

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

My Message: Hi everyone
I am very new to hiking on my own, and I am still breaking in new boots. I am interested in hiking to just about anywhere, days, weekends and holidays to different places of interest. I am 53 Petite, fit and healthy. I have sons who are in the British forces and an ex partner who is very into ACF. I have spent many hours watching my family and feel the time has come now to achieve things for myself. I have recently joined the London Adventure Group who have lots of hiking days and weekends, and I am looking for anyone who is interested in joining me on some of my hiking adventures and hopefully make some nice new friends along the way.

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

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: 91792

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

My Message: Hi, my name is Julie and I am looking to meet other walkers who are interested in walking locally and possible the Peak District. I would love to go hiking in other areas but for the moment I couldn't afford it. Being self employed in IT is hard to find work.

My level of fitness is OK but could be a lot better. I intend to take my dog with me, she is a 13 month Retriever and loves to walk, we do 2 or 3 miles most days. I believe up to 10 miles to start with is nothing I can't handle.

I use to hike in most of the national parks at least twice a month but finances have stopped that. Have walked the 3 peaks of Yorkshire in 11 hours, Ben Nevis and every where in the lakes.

Have started a local walking group but no interest of yet.

Look forward to your responses.

Julie

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
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Box No: 91758

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

My Message: Hi, Love walking and try walk locally as often as I can but far better to share the senery and make new friends along the way. Threfore would like to meet up with other walkers in my area either groups or singles. Fairly fit and happy to push myself. Hope to hear from you soon

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North West England; Yorkshire; The English Midlands;
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Box No: 91736

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

My Message: Hi my name is Jan and I live just outside Stockport. I do enjoy a good old ramble and scramble as long as I have a reward at the end like a nice warm log fire in a pub in the winter or a long tall glass of something in the summer!! Looking for some pleasant company to join me and share my enthusiasm for the outdoors. Have spare time during the week and at the weekends so if you are like minded and fancy a companion let me know! Speak to you soon. Jan

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North West England; The English Midlands; Wales;
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Box No: 91734

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

My Message: Hi looking to meet new friends male/female/group for more challenging walks adventures;Cairngorns, Snowdonia, lake Dist etc. I'm 55 and live in South Yorkshire, I still consider myself fairly fit and will participate in most sports, I usually run 2/3 times a week as well as walking. Unfortunately most of my previous walking partners have either arthritic knees or have taken up golf. My wife is happy to do the low level fell walking but is not prepared to tackle anything more challenging, or if the weather is bad. I like camping as well as walking (I have some good equipment ) so combining the two would be ideal, athough BandB would be ok as well. I enjoy good company and conversation. Look forward to hearing from either individuals or groups. I will reply to all who respond.

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
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Box No: 91719

I am a Walker, in my early 60s, based near Stratford Upon Avon.

My Message: Hallo and welcome. I am a fit and active lady living in South Warwickshire. I have walked this area over a 10 year period on mainly 5/6 miler walks. I would love to join up with new walking friends to enjoy this spirit-lifting amazing hobby with the addition of the finale in the lovely old pub for drink/lunch.

I've walked with 4 Walking Festivals recently - Isle of Wight, Derbyshire, Herefordshire and Crickhowell. I love coastal/cliff scenery and a favourite is the South Hams. I know there are many other such wonders to be found and look forward to finding them with new friends.

My Preferred Walk Grades*: 1:2:3

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North West Scotland; Southern Scotland; The English Midlands; Wales; East Anglia; The Heart of England; South East England; South West England;
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Box No: 91509

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

My Message: Hi, looking for a female or walking group for treks in the hills etc, im very basic at map reading but do get by, not fussy about weather, wifes not interested in walking so i dont get out as much as i would like, will walk a few hours or all day, cafe or pint at end of walk, not to good with extreme heights thanks for looking.

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
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Box No: 91467

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

My Message: Hi. I'm looking for a walking companion, male or female as I either walk on my own or in a group. I like to stop, take breath, 'admire the view' and feel the breeze in my face with shared quiet enjoyment as well as having a natter and laugh along the way with a picnic or pub/cuppa at the end. I did a long multiday hike a couple of years ago but fitness has dropped and would like to build it up again. Saturdays/Sundays or the ocassional midweeker would suit me and I don't mind travelling.

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
North West Scotland; Southern Scotland; North West England; Yorkshire; The English Midlands; South West England;
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Box No: 91298

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

My Message: Hi, I moved down to the Worcester area last year and would like to meet female walkers for walks in this general area or further afield, I don’t mind travelling to meet up or to explore new areas. I am reasonably fit and enjoy getting out and about discovering new places by finding walks off the beaten track, not to bad with maps!
I am semi retired and can meet up during the week or weekends.
Enjoy the countryside and will walk anything up to 10 to 12 miles but happy with shorter strolls as well. It is always more enjoyable with good company to have a chat with and the obligatory drink in the local pub afterwards (or en route!).
Hope to hear from you soon. John

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

My Preferred Walk Areas:
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