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Singles in Guildford

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Guildford at a glance

  • Guildford has a population of about 72,000.
  • It lies in England.
  • London, the largest city in the United Kingdom, is about 27 miles away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Reading, about 23 miles away.
  • Close by: Woking (6 miles), Crawley (19 miles) and Slough (19 miles).

Where to meet in Guildford

Guildford is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Woking is close by.

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.

Questions about dating in Guildford

How far around Guildford can I search?

Within 30 miles of Guildford there are 116 towns and cities — London, Reading and Slough among them — with more than 11 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Guildford free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Guildford and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Guildford real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Guildford?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United Kingdom or abroad.

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