6 reasons why rural singles trust Muddy Matches

With over 140 online dating apps and websites to choose from, UK singles have the pick of where their heart takes them. But when it comes to the ‘go to’ place for rural dating and to meet, match, date UK farmers, the decision is more straight forward; Muddy Matches. For well over 15 years now… Continue reading 6 reasons why rural singles trust Muddy Matches

Two muddy proposals and a quad biking bride!

From a dog walking date and two proposals to a bridal party on a quad bike, enjoy the muddy love story of all-action couple, Clive and Mary. Mary, Mary, quite contrary. How does your garden grow?Well for one Mary – a sheep and cattle farmers daughter – it grew with daffodils spelling out the words… Continue reading Two muddy proposals and a quad biking bride!

December Dating Ideas For Countryside Lovers

December is here and with lockdown restrictions being gradually lifted, it’s time to start getting back outside. If you’ve been hanging out with other rural romantics on Muddy Matches through lockdown, why not take this opportunity to meet up outdoors for a socially-distanced date? Yes, dating in Christmas 2020 is different from what it was… Continue reading December Dating Ideas For Countryside Lovers

Dating Safely With Muddy Matches

When a countryside single has caught your eye on Muddy Matches, our online dating site for rural lovers, the next, and very natural, step is to meet in real life. Exciting as it is – will they put a spring in your muddy boots’ step and a twinkle in your eye? – keeping safe is… Continue reading Dating Safely With Muddy Matches

Muddy Matches saved me from the perils of loneliness!

Farmer’s son finds his soulmate on Muddy Matches after countless swipes left on other mainstream online dating apps. Berkshire born of traditional farming stock, James believes online dating with Muddy Matches has saved him from ‘the perils of loneliness’ right when he needed it the most. Now, the 28-year-old from Wokingham is ‘fingers crossed, looking… Continue reading Muddy Matches saved me from the perils of loneliness!

ppp pick up a penguin… in Nottinghamshire!

When Muddy Matches encouraged the nation’s outdoor-loving singletons to Get Yourself Out There and explore the countryside on their doorstep this summer, we didn’t, for one minute, think it would relate to all creatures great and small. No, and especially not a penguin – nicknamed PoPo – who was found waddling down the back streets… Continue reading ppp pick up a penguin… in Nottinghamshire!

Five Essential Elements For A Romantic + Rural Picnic

The long, warm days of August call for lazy, romantic countryside dates. So, if you’ve made the most of lockdown and got online to find a country connection, why not ask them out for a picnic so you can get to know them better? You may think that throwing together a few bits into a… Continue reading Five Essential Elements For A Romantic + Rural Picnic

Get Yourself Out There – Eight UK Hill Walks For Summer

With UK National Parks and AONB now re-open for country lovers and outdoorsy-types to rediscover, and UK Staycations looking to be super popular this summer, here at Muddy Matches we’re on a mission to #GetYourselfOutThere and inspire you for your next UK day out. After months of staying at home, we all feel the need… Continue reading Get Yourself Out There – Eight UK Hill Walks For Summer

Fancy grabbing a coffee?

Ground in due diligence, online daters over 40 favour coffee dates as their ‘go to’ first real life meet Conducted in the ‘good ol days’ of January 2020, recent research has confirmed that ‘grabbing a coffee’ is the go to ‘first real life meet’ for folk over 40 who meet online through dating apps or… Continue reading Fancy grabbing a coffee?

Muddy Matches twist on virtual dates celebrated

Muddy Matches’ efforts to breathe fresh air and creativity into virtual dating during lockdown has been celebrated by ODA; the online dating industry’s regulating body. With dating from a distance – and video calls – now the ‘new normal’ for online daters and couples enduring lockdown apart, finding innovative ways to keep singletons keen and… Continue reading Muddy Matches twist on virtual dates celebrated