Ramblers - any romance to be found on those walks?

[Wombatsliketoast]

I'm late 40s and have been single for a couple of years. I don't fancy OD but a friend, knowing I'm an outdoor kinda girl, suggested I join a walking group.

Anyone got experience of such groups? Do they just er... walk, or is it a hotbed of passion along the footpaths?

In my experience, most ramblers are older, unless it's a group specifically for younger people.

But, I love older people. They're more interesting, I think.

OP, I am glad you had fun!

Kaley - there weren't any under 25s on my walk but people I spoke to said that the Ramblers Association now have groups focussed on 20s and 30s - check their website. Also I think if you google something like 'go walking' you'll get info about what's going on near you locally. The walks in the week (daytime) seem to attract older (retired) folk, while the ones at weekends or evenings are for working age people. Spend some time googling - I think you'll be surprised what's out there - I certainly was. I was also told that 'Meet up' is good for younger people - walking and social events apparently. Walkers seem to be a mine of information

The available men encountered seem to have mostly been a sad lot according to what you have found. You describe them in such a way as to suggest they're mostly rejects, undesirable and unattractive to any normal woman.
I wonder what they can do about finding love and romance then? Sounds like they'd better forget it and learn to live without women or any hope of love or sex with them because hardly any woman would want types like that.
Healthy walkers but total turn-offs. It's a bit bleak for them really. Oh well, there's always porn... They'd better just stick with that.

I had a look at the 'Meetups' website and now I'm constantly bombarded with invitations to go on group walks and meals out with a bunch of people I've never met.

Not been yet.

My sister used FITNESS SINGLES a lot and ended up meeting for walks with a good group of people, plus some dates for alternative 'action'.

She's mid-40s and quite fit (she lives in the Peak District) and the walks they did were not Xtreme, but certainly not gentle ambles.

Good luck!

Well done wombat!

I joined a running club. There is a mix of attached and single people. I didn't join looking for love and, erm, haven't found it! However I have had fun and made new friends. May be if I'd joined a larger club that might have helped.

If anyone is thinking of joining a running club, I can say that yes there are more men than women, generally. And also they have good bodies