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Dating in Bideford

Members from Bideford and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.

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About Bideford

  • Bideford has a population of about 29,000.
  • It lies in England.
  • It's about 180 miles to London, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Exeter, about 36 miles away.
  • Close by: Barnstaple (8 miles), Newton Abbot (43 miles) and Swansea (43 miles).

A first date in Bideford

Daytime dates suit a town like Bideford: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Bideford: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Bideford?

Within 30 miles of Bideford there are 11 towns and cities — Barnstaple, Ilfracombe and Braunton among them — with more than 130,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Bideford?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Bideford and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Bideford real people?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Bideford?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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