Why choose Muddy Matches?
We match country people
Finding someone who shares your interests or lifestyle is important for lasting happiness. At Muddy Matches we have over 200,000 members from the UK and Ireland who all have one thing in common: they love the countryside!
So if you’re single and looking for someone who’s not averse to a bit of mud, we’re the site for you.
Why choose Muddy Matches?
Trust and security
Your security is our number one priority, so all new member profiles are manually vetted and scrutinised by our in-house customer service team to make sure only genuine country people are on this site.
We work hard to make sure that your safety and privacy are never compromised.
Why choose Muddy Matches?
Check your account anywhere
We're not all chained to a desk and computer 24/7. Especially not our members. So we've made Muddy Matches to reflect your busy, outdoors lifestyle.
You can use our site on your computer, tablet and mobile phone. Log in to your account anytime, anywhere.
Why choose Muddy Matches?
Take the Muddy-Townie quiz
Not everyone is 100% muddy. Lots of people live in the country but enjoy the buzz of the city, or some are city dwellers who like to don their wellies at weekends
Take our Muddy-Townie quiz to get your ratio, wear it like a badge of honour and search for other members by their Muddy-Townie ratio.
What our members say
"Just to let you know that I've found my Muddy Match and thank you so much for your site! It really does happen and I thought it never would. Not only have I met someone through your site, but the ease of use and personal touch you give your members is outstanding and so worthwhile. I had really given up. My life has changed!
Thank you so much, we both still can't believe it!" - Gabrielle
"We met on Muddy Matches five years ago after emailing for a few weeks. Ian was my 7th date. He had tried other sites before but didn't have good experiences. We both have two kids so it's hard to get out and meet people. I have a smallholding and it's a tough life if you don't like mud and dirt! We now own and breed Friesian horses together. The horse and carriage are our own and Ian drove me to our wedding in it!" - Jackie
What our members say
"Thank you Muddy Matches…hopefully the picture speaks for itself! I lived in Edinburgh, he was in Hertfordshire. We now both live in Somerset and were married in April 2016, three years from the date we first met." - Leonora
"After just a few short weeks on Muddy Matches, I met Mark and we have been seeing one another ever since! Mark is so true to his profile and he feels the same about me as we have spent some wonderful weekends together going camping, hiking and cycling. We have only been seeing one another for just over 4 months but it seems so much longer and we are planning to go skiing and travelling in 2017. Thank you for allowing me to meet the man of my dreams." - Sally
"Hi I would like to thank you for meeting the most awesome person through your site who shares the same interests as me, we would have never met had it not been for Muddy Matches." - Phil
What our members say
"I met a fab farmer through your site, and 3 months into the relationship, all is going well. I would like to congratulate you on your brilliant site, which is by far the best I have used. I met Mike after only being a member for a week. He is a full time farmer and 100% muddy. Meeting him has opened up a whole new world for me. In the past couple of months I have learned how to drive a tractor, help with hay making, hulled and cleaned a crop of spelt, helped deliver a calf… the list goes on. Your site has been instrumental in giving me the life I dreamed of (and the bloke!!!!) and for that, I will be forever grateful." - Jackie
"I think I was one of your earliest members…. so it gives me great pleasure to report that I am now one month into married life with the wonderful man I met. We celebrated our wedding in the old family farm where the 50 year old Massey Ferguson took pride of place together with my Border Terrier. Thank you!" - Morwenna
What our members say
"I met my wonderful husband on here back in October 2012 it really was the most perfect muddy match! We got married on May 24th this year and are as happy as ever! So thank you again!" - Miranda
"Absolutely delighted to say that I have found true love by using your site. Went on dates with several chaps, who were all lovely (not an oddball in sight!) and found the man of my dreams within weeks of joining! Brilliant site for those of a muddy persuasion as it narrows the field down to people you know you’ll have something in common with. Cannot recommend this dating site highly enough – thank you!" - Samantha
"Thank you so much for your website; you have brought two lonely people together and we are so happy!! This was a distance relationship that has just worked so well over a period of four months. I am Winchester and my special someone is currently in Swansea but will soon be moving to Hampshire so we can be together permanently. Kind regards" - Adrian
What our members say
"I met the most gorgeous guy last November. Rob and I had only been dating a few weeks, but we already knew that this was going to be a long-term relationship. After some planning my three Jack Russells and I moved in with him to his beautiful house in the country. It was always my dream to live in the countyside, and here we are! He is the most wonderful guy and we couldn’t be happier." - Siobhan
"Just to let you know I met my future wife through your site! Claire and I are very happy!! We are due to be married in July 2016! Thank you Muddy Matches!" - James
"Thanks Muddy Matches for my click & collect bride!" - Will
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Made by country people for country people
We are two sisters from a farming background, who have always had a passion for the countryside and the outdoors. We're told that many of the best business ideas are developed in the pub, and this is where we were in 2006, mulling over the changing perception of online dating sites and their increasing popularity in urban areas, when we came up with the idea for Muddy Matches.
Since then, the site has gone from strength to strength, with thousands of people from the UK and Ireland joining every month and many thousands of success stories. Whilst our team has expanded over the years, we're still a family-run business, operating out of a converted barn on a farmyard in Northamptonshire, and pride ourselves on our friendly customer-service and the fact that we are the only independent dating site for genuine country-minded people.
Whatever you are looking for, we wish you luck on Muddy Matches!
Lucy Reeves and Emma Royall, founders of Muddy Matches
