Safety tips for meeting someone from the site
Meeting someone new is exciting, and a little planning makes it even better. Choose a popular route, tell a friend your plan, keep your first walk short and in daylight, and trust your instincts.
How do I stay safe before we meet?
A few easy habits while you're chatting.
Chat first, take your time
Get to know someone on the site before you meet. Asking to move off the site very quickly can be a scam tactic, so there's no need to rush. The site will warn you when it spots it.
Look for the verified badge
ID verification is free for every member and adds a badge to the profile. It's a nice reassurance that you're talking to a real person.
Keep your address private
Your profile shows only your nearest town or city. Keep your home address, workplace and daily routine to yourself until you know someone well.
Tell a friend
Share who you're meeting, where you're going and when you'll be back. Message them when you're home.
How do I plan a safe first walk?
Short, simple and well prepared makes for the best first walks.
Choose a public, popular route
Pick a well-used path with other walkers about, and somewhere you know or can easily look up. Meet in a car park, village or visitor area.
Keep it short and in daylight
An hour or two is plenty for a first walk. Start in the morning or early afternoon and be back well before dark. Check sunset time first.
Share your live location
Turn on live location sharing with a friend on your phone for the walk. Check you have signal and a charged battery, and carry a small power bank if you can.
Check the weather and conditions
Look at the forecast the day before and on the morning. Weather can change quickly on higher ground, so be ready to pick an easier route or rearrange.
Wear proper footwear
Sturdy, comfortable boots or walking shoes make any path more fun. Add a waterproof layer and an extra warm layer.
Take water and a snack
Carry water, a snack and a small first aid kit. A flask of tea to share is a lovely first-walk move.
Travel separately
Make your own way there and back, at least for the first walk, so you can leave whenever you want.
Trust your instincts
If something doesn't feel right, it's fine to turn back or end the day early. A good match will understand.
What can the site do to help?
You stay in control, and help is always close.
Block and report
Block any member instantly so they can no longer contact or see you, and report members or content from within the site.
ID and video verification
Verify your ID for free to get a badge on your profile. There's also video verification, and a manual admin validation if you'd rather not share documents.
Location and name privacy
Your profile shows only your nearest town or city, never your exact address or live location, and your real name and email are never shown publicly.
Off-site contact alerts
The site detects attempts to move conversations to external apps like WhatsApp and warns you about this common scam tactic.
Content moderation
Images, videos and text are screened on upload using AI and human review.
24/7 human support
A real support team is available via chat, phone and messaging when you need help.
Want more? Read our guide to dating safely, check the FAQ or see what's included.
Quick safety questions
What is a good first walk for a date?
A short, popular route in daylight, ideally an hour or two, with clear paths and other walkers around. Think a well-known lakeside path, a gentle hill or a stretch of coast path rather than a remote summit.
Should I tell someone where I'm going?
Yes. Tell a friend your route, who you're meeting and when you expect to be back, and let them know when you're home safe.
What if I feel uneasy on a walk?
Trust your instincts. You can end the walk, head back to the busy part of the route or the car park, and call a friend. You never need to explain yourself.
How do I block or report someone?
From within the site you can block a member instantly so they can no longer contact or see you, and report them or their content. Our human support team is available 24/7.
Date with confidence
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