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To think singles walking holidays are full of older people?

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Mumsday · 15/03/2025 09:39

I’m early 40s, single and would like to do a walking holiday abroad where I’ll meet people my own age (male and female).

Am I wrong to think this type of holiday usually attracts much older people? I’m sure id meet lovely people but I don’t really want to spend the week with people in their 60s and 70s.

Solo holidays for younger people are often ‘adventure’ holidays (ie. bungee jumping/rafting etc) and I don’t really fancy that.

Has anyone successfully gone on a singles holiday for people my age? If so, what travel company?

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TorroFerney · 16/03/2025 17:58

When we trekked in Nepal I was in a couple and there were two other couples, everyone else was on their own or in a same sex pair ie friends. So even on a non singles trek it was more singles. Age wise I’d say between 30 and 60.

Ketchupbroc · 16/03/2025 17:57

ilovesooty · 16/03/2025 17:55

Take it as you like. I know what I've seen and I stand by what I said.

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Ditto

ilovesooty · 16/03/2025 17:55

Ketchupbroc · 16/03/2025 17:53

But you choose to raise on a thread where I haven’t been provocative…. That’s odd

and the same could be said to your posts

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Take it as you like. I know what I've seen and I stand by what I said.

Ketchupbroc · 16/03/2025 17:53

ilovesooty · 16/03/2025 17:52

I've seen plenty of your posts over the last couple of days.

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But you choose to raise on a thread where I haven’t been provocative…. That’s odd

and the same could be said to your posts

ilovesooty · 16/03/2025 17:52

Ketchupbroc · 16/03/2025 17:48

This is odd

if you see my posts i came on genuinely interested in recs. and then asked a question and another poster swore at me!

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I've seen plenty of your posts over the last couple of days.

Ketchupbroc · 16/03/2025 17:48

ilovesooty · 16/03/2025 17:47

You're still being deliberately provocative I see.

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This is odd

if you see my posts i came on genuinely interested in recs. and then asked a question and another poster swore at me!

ilovesooty · 16/03/2025 17:47

Ketchupbroc · 16/03/2025 17:38

Indeedio

But heavens… you sound, stressed?

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You're still being deliberately provocative I see.

Notadramallama · 16/03/2025 17:45

Try Large Outdoors - despite what pp have said - plenty of men in their 30s and 40s on the trips I've been on. Especially the New Year events.

Ketchupbroc · 16/03/2025 17:39

HelenWheels · 16/03/2025 16:28

but i dont need to explain it here, quite an unnecessary argument

Seems like be more to it after all @kungfoofighting 😂

Ketchupbroc · 16/03/2025 17:38

kungfoofighting · 16/03/2025 16:57

F*ing hell, I should think it was because she had to pay extra, not that mysterious is it

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Indeedio

But heavens… you sound, stressed?

LittleBigHead · 16/03/2025 17:24

ilovesooty · 16/03/2025 17:02

I agree with you on the ageism, but that wasn't the point I was making. I thought that comment was unnecessarily unkind and implied that the poster in question was so unpleasant no one would seek out her company.

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Fair enough. It was a nasty jib at another poster.

But if @Mumsday had titled her post "What are good holiday companies who arrange walking holidays for people in their 40s?" it might not have read so rudely. It would have been positive, not a negative "I don't want to mix with old people."

And she wouldn't have got so frustrated in trying to explain herself. Of course it's not unreasonable to want to mix with people your own age. And it's fair enough to want to walk with a party of mixed-sex people. But the OP's starting point was: "I don't want to holiday with old people & particularly old women."

She might reflect on the fact that one day she will be "old." I hope she does get old - it's miles better than the alternative!

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Mumsday · 16/03/2025 17:18

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I am looking for a solo holiday where I can meet people my own age. That is not ageism.

I’ve reported your post because for various reasons I find it highly offensive.

Thanks so much for all the recommendations - I’m now leaving the thread as I think it’s been derailed by some nasty people.

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Westfacing · 16/03/2025 17:08

My sons are in their 40s - an organised walking holiday is something that they and their contemporaries just don't do.

helpfulperson · 16/03/2025 17:02

FortWalton · 16/03/2025 09:10

Try HF Holidays. I know three people who have met their partners through this company, all different ages.

It does have a reputation for standing for 'husbands found'

ilovesooty · 16/03/2025 17:02

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I agree with you on the ageism, but that wasn't the point I was making. I thought that comment was unnecessarily unkind and implied that the poster in question was so unpleasant no one would seek out her company.

ilovesooty · 16/03/2025 17:00

kungfoofighting · 16/03/2025 16:57

F*ing hell, I should think it was because she had to pay extra, not that mysterious is it

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Exactly. It's interesting to see how invested and confrontational some posters insist on being.

LittleBigHead · 16/03/2025 16:59

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kungfoofighting · 16/03/2025 16:57

Ketchupbroc · 16/03/2025 16:26

She never elaborated on her annoyance? You never asked why?

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F*ing hell, I should think it was because she had to pay extra, not that mysterious is it

ilovesooty · 16/03/2025 16:54

Ketchupbroc · 16/03/2025 07:15

Does anyone want to walk with you @MadKittenWoman ?

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Was that necessary?

LittleBigHead · 16/03/2025 16:29

Basically, you’re looking for a walking holiday which is a dating opportunity. Why not say that?

No old women required.

One can always rely on MN for the ageism.

HelenWheels · 16/03/2025 16:28

but i dont need to explain it here, quite an unnecessary argument

Ketchupbroc · 16/03/2025 16:26

HelenWheels · 16/03/2025 16:21

i am not the annoyed one so i cannot respond

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She never elaborated on her annoyance? You never asked why?

HelenWheels · 16/03/2025 16:21

Regretsmorethanafew · 16/03/2025 12:54

Why? It costs more to have one in a room than two, obviously. Why wouldn't you pay that cost?

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i am not the annoyed one so i cannot respond

OreganoandFeta · 16/03/2025 13:35

Hi @Mumsday, totally valid query and sorry to read that you've had some unnecessarily unpleasant replies. I have been on a few group holidays, both on my own and with family, mostly with Exodus but also with Much Better Adventures and a few hobby specific (not walking) groups.

  1. Much Better Adventures was definitely a younger crowd - 20s-40s. Their marketing is very much aimed at making the most of the weekend and they always mention how many days of annual leave you need so that might help.
  2. Exodus do great holidays but definitely a lot of 60-70+, which isn't necessarily a problem but I agree mixed age groups are more enjoyable. I once did a trip with mostly 60-70 who had paid off mortgages etc and had a much bigger disposable income so would choose expensive meals and drinks whilst the few of us in our 20s/30s/40s chose cheaper options so it got a bit awkward when the majority wanted to split the bill equally at dinner all week! For Exodus trips, I would strongly recommend the non-European destinations as much better value for money and you're more likely to have a mix of ages and backgrounds. The Vietnam cycling trip and Peru explorer are excellent.
  3. The Exodus walking holiday groups I have bumped into on other Exodus trips (e.g. same hotel) have definitely had an older age group than other types of activity.
  4. Definitely worth paying the single room supplement if you're a light sleeper! You won't be the only one!
  5. Group holidays can be great, but can be hard work. Another option is renting an airbnb/similar and finding activites/day trips whilst there. Strongly recommend this https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/AttractionProductReview-g189180-d23696629-AroucaSuspensionBridgeandPaivaWalkwayDayTourfromPorto-PortoPortoDistric.html Also worth trying local walking groups like the ramblers' association at home to meet other walkers to go away with. Good luck and hope you get a decent holiday!