Totnes Hookups: Totnes Women Want to Meet

Casual sex in a town that lives a little differently

The castle came first, in 907. By the 12th century Totnes was already an important market town, and the merchants' houses built in the 1500s and 1600s are the giveaway for how much money once passed through. It still runs the South Hams as home to the district council, and about 8,200 people lived in the parish at the 2021 census.

What the town is known for now is its alternative streak. A sizeable New Age community lives here, and Totnes has a name as a place where you can lead a bohemian life without explaining yourself. That suits anyone who'd like sex without the usual script. It's still a small town, though, so it helps that other members see only a username, with Totnes as your nearest town, until you decide to share more.

Down the river, towards the bay or up the road

Seven towns we cover lie within about 11 miles of Totnes, so a first meeting never has to happen on your own doorstep.

Down the river

Dartmouth, about seven miles away, sits further down the same estuary.

Towards the bay

Paignton is only about five miles east, Torquay a little over seven and Brixham just under eight.

Up the road

Newton Abbot is about seven and a half miles off, and Teignmouth a little over 11.

Whichever you pick, meet in public the first time and tell someone where you're going. The features page shows how daily match suggestions weigh up distance, age and what each person says they want.