Unusual & Romantic Countryside Retreats For Your October Staycation

This October, the countryside is yours to enjoy! Who says staycations are just for summer? This autumn, we’re heading out to discover the beauty of the British Isles with some unforgettable retreats. From unusual and quirky to unexpected and breathtaking, we’ve gathered some incredible places to head to with your country match for a romantic… Continue reading Unusual & Romantic Countryside Retreats For Your October Staycation

#GetYourselfOutThere – Nine Of The Best Cycling Spots In The UK

With more people turning to outdoor exercise in lockdown, and the recent launch of the government ‘Fix Your Bike’ scheme, cycling is more popular than ever before. As well as a superb cardiovascular exercise and effective way of clearing your mind, it’s also a wonderful way to explore the British countryside – both close to… Continue reading #GetYourselfOutThere – Nine Of The Best Cycling Spots In The UK

Seven Staycation Spots To Spirit You Away

Staycations are on the rise and we at Muddy Matches, the champions of the rural life and the British countryside, are so delighted. What better opportunity to #GetYourselfOutThere and explore all that the UK has to offer than with a week or two on home soil? We’ve scoured the nation to seek out seven rural… Continue reading Seven Staycation Spots To Spirit You Away

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 – Nine Picture Perfect Villages

If you’re a regular visitor to our Muddy Matches dating blog, you’ll know that as well as sharing our expertise and experience in the countryside dating field (no pun intended), we also love to help you and your countryside connections explore the UK countryside with our guides to all things rural. Today though, as well… Continue reading Get Yourself Out There – Nine Picture Perfect Villages

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

Get Yourself Out There – Ten Best Remote British Beaches

This year, more and more of us are staying on our own shores for a UK staycation. Here in the UK, we really are spoilt for choice with beautiful spots to discover and beaches to enjoy. To inspire you to tread somewhere a little different on your summer staycation, we’ve scoured the length and breadth… Continue reading Get Yourself Out There – Ten Best Remote British Beaches

Get Yourself Out There – Wonderful Outdoor Swimming Spots

You can’t beat swimming outside. Surrounded by wildlife, you’ll feel at one with nature. Slipping in to the icy cold waters of a lake, river or outdoor pool is exhilarating, energising, meditative and makes you feel one hundred per cent alive. And that’s without even mentioning the mental health benefits and boost it gives to… Continue reading Get Yourself Out There – Wonderful Outdoor Swimming Spots

Top Ten Long Distance Walks In The UK

  This July we’re on a mission to inspire you to #GetYourselfOutThere. With lockdown restrictions slowly lifting and, for many, a new-found appreciation of the beauty of the countryside right on our doorstep, 2020 is the perfect time to explore even more. Today we’re bringing you our favourite long distance walks in the UK. Many… Continue reading Top Ten Long Distance Walks In The UK