{"id":1349,"date":"2024-05-21T09:58:27","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T08:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ninetoalive.co.uk\/?p=1349"},"modified":"2024-05-29T09:51:58","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T08:51:58","slug":"tinder-hinge-and-bumble-not-working-why-not-try-date-organically-while-outdoors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jusmedia.co.uk\/ninetoalive\/2024\/05\/21\/tinder-hinge-and-bumble-not-working-why-not-try-date-organically-while-outdoors\/","title":{"rendered":"Single Hikers UK: The Facebook Group which allows people to heal while outdoors."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The online community UK Singles Hiking, helps people much more than just finding a new love.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having gone through a long-term breakup at the start of the year, Suzi McNulty joined the Facebook group \u2018Single Hikers UK\u2019 which has 28,000 followers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being an avid hiker and having ticked off the feats of Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp, and the Yorkshire Three Peaks, she was fed up with solo hiking and wanted some company during her adventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suzi, a special need\u2019s education officer, said: \u201cThe first time I went I was so nervous because it was a weekend away, but I made such good friends and we are still all so close”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arranging her own Groups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since then, she has arranged multiple of her own successful UK Singles group meet ups and weekend trips away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With over 30 people from ages of early 30\u2019s until late 50\u2019s and the meet ups are getting more and more popular. However, often finding love isn\u2019t what the hikes are centred around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEveryone does it for different reasons, I do it to be around people with common interests in hiking,\u201d said Suzi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe all have different stories and it gives us a chance to talk about it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Suzi (centre) was really pleased with the turnout of the latest singles hiking meet up last Sunday.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Speaking to Nine to Alive,<\/a> Suzi explained that most of the attendees are recent singles who may have gone through hard break ups. The three-hour long hikes give singles an opportunity to slow down and reflect on their life and heal from breakups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being former \u2018contact the elderly worker’, Suzi decided to host the meet ups on Sundays – known as the loneliest day of the week.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

She said: \u201cPeople come because they are sick of dating apps and want to meet organically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe best thing to do is to get out there and mingle. Its all about pushing yourself outside your comfort zone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suzi has hosted three successful meetups, with the latest being a hike on Sunday (19\/05\/24) at Bosley Cloud in South Manchester. Previously they have done a Peak District meet up and a Derbyshire hike as they continue to move around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suzi was messaged by a friend Kelly, who attended the hike. The text said: \u201cThanks for a lovely second day, for bringing so much happiness to my life with your events\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The group always end their hikes with a “pint and banter” at the pub.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Praise from ‘UK Singles Hiking’<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

However, the Facebook has been testament for the success of the groups among the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jason said: \u201cWhy did I miss this on the events page it looks amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kirsty said:\u201d Wish I could join but day after a wedding and I’m bridesmaid, will keep a look out for next time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shaun commented: \u201cTop day again Suzi McNulty thanks.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The community are supportive of each other and travel from all over to join in the arrange meet ups. Last Sunday some travelled from Peterborough or Nottingham which was over a three-hour drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suzi commented: \u201cIts important for people in cities<\/a> to get out and be at one with nature. It allows people to hear the organic sounds they don\u2019t usually hear in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt helps you reflect and slow down.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, even if you\u2019re not ready to find love, perhaps getting outdoors with others may help you move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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