We may not have had the best summer weather on record, but now that it’s autumn we might just get that sunshine that we were promised. If we do, here are some fun ideas for outdoor activities for a first date and beyond.
Tag: outdoor dating
Olympic Themed Dates
Getting hold of last-minute tickets to the Olympics has become a sport in its own right, but there are plenty more ways to enjoy the action with your date, from free sporting events to sampling a bit of culture:
Long Distance Dating – Meeting Up
In our last post we discussed why you should broaden your search to include members from further afield, but how do you go about meeting them for the first time? Meet in the middle If you’ve agreed to meet with someone who doesn’t live nearby, try to find a central point, so that you both… Continue reading Long Distance Dating – Meeting Up
Picnic Ideas
Woo hoo, the sun is shining (for today at least). What better excuse is there to grab a picnic blanket and head outside for a romantic date? Here are a few of our ideas for pulling off the perfect picnic: The quickie picnic Suitable for: spontaneous types Get your heads out of the gutter- I’m… Continue reading Picnic Ideas
The Telegraph Online: “Finding your kind of person online – where they are hiding?”
Muddy Matches is featured in The Telegraph’s guide to finding love online, as a site for outdoorsy people.
The Wicklow People: “Singletons to get ‘Muddy Matched’ in Glendalough”
Muddy Matches got a mention in the Wicklow People to celebrate the launch of the first ever ‘muddy’ dating event in Ireland in association with hilltoptreks.ie. The successful singles event comprised of a guided walk and an evening meal.
What’s On This Summer
Crazy season is officially upon us as we look forward to a jam packed summer of country shows and general outdoor shenanigans. We have recently returned from the Royal Highland Show where we had a great time spreading the word about the site, chatting to members and hatching plans for a number of future social… Continue reading What’s On This Summer
Fencing in Yorkshire
It was easily the coldest day of the year when we spent the morning on a Yorkshire farm with fencing contractor, Wilf Standeven. Wilf grew up in Yorkshire and after a brief stint in London was drawn back to the countryside, where he started working for another fencing contractor. After gaining valuable knowledge and expertise… Continue reading Fencing in Yorkshire
Abseiling in the Lake District
Think outdoor activities in the Lake District and you might be conjuring up images of wet school trips with ill-fitting waterproof gear and soggy sandwiches. Okay, so the Lake District isn’t known for its tropical climate, but Johan and Emma Hoving, founders of outdoor activity and holiday company, RiverDeepMountainHigh, strongly believe that with the right… Continue reading Abseiling in the Lake District
Hanging Out at an Eventer’s Yard
We popped into international event rider Jamie Atkinson’s yard at Langley Park, Durham, to have a look round and meet his groom, Kirsty. Being a groom is not for the feeble and involves long hours and lots of hard physical work. The job consists of the general daily care of the horses in the yard: … Continue reading Hanging Out at an Eventer’s Yard