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Dating in Plymouth

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

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Plymouth at a glance

  • Plymouth is home to about 260,000 people, among the 50 largest places in the United Kingdom.
  • It lies in England.
  • London, the largest city in the United Kingdom, is about 192 miles away.
  • Close by: Saltash (4 miles), Tavistock (12 miles) and Paignton (26 miles).

Where to meet in Plymouth

Choose somewhere central in Plymouth that you both know — a café, a bookshop with a coffee corner, a market. Daylight and people around make a first meeting easier for both of you.

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 Plymouth: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Plymouth?

Within 30 miles of Plymouth there are 23 towns and cities — Paignton, Torquay and Newton Abbot among them — with more than 630,000 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 Plymouth?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Plymouth?

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

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