They are obviously an extremely kind, considerate and thoughtful couple, and I am very pleased to have made their acquaintance.  Charles Uppington

I'd just like to say that Roger and Ann have a completely natural habit of making all who visit or walk with them for the first time feel like old, established friends.  Over several years of this hospitable treatment, genuine established friends actually begin to feel as if they're members of their family!  I always look forward to seeing them, and consider a 'Hiley-less' Lakeland visit to be a greatly missed opportunity.  Ian Smith

What a fantastic family. They make you feel so welcome at their house and will always welcome me and Beth when we visit the Lakes whether in joining us on a walk or serving tea and scones at Oak Cottage.  They will always take the time to comment on photos making our walking a worthwhile experience. Also, Roger is always a knowledgeable source when sourcing a new GPS! Thank you to you both.  Simon Howard and Beth

I first came across the Hiley website early in 2005 when we were checking out various sites regarding Lake District walking. We began checking out proposed walks on their site and found it very informative and loved the photographs.  I was also looking to make contact with other like-minded people, but several hiking group sites required subscription or even insurance!  I discovered the link with the OFC and joined on 29 March 2005.  I began posting and swapping views and info with fellow members, even though Chris was a bit worried about this virtual club I had joined and had visions of midnight rituals at Castlerigg Stone Circle!  We eventually met up with Ann and Roger, John and Jill R later that year and his worries were dispelled!  We have been on various OFC walks, and more recently our Debz has become a member. We have met many new friends through the club.  It's always fun as well as interesting joining in the walks, even though Roger, Bethan and Harry usually end up coming back to round me up at the back of the line!  So many thanks to Ann and Roger for all they have done!  Linda Charnley

Whilst looking on the Internet for Lake District walking sites I stumbled upon Loweswatercam, I have rarely stumbled since, due to their kindness and scones!  Dave Dimmock

Thank you Ann and Roger for being brilliant walking companions, a mine of information and of course your kindness and generosity!  Les & Kev

Roger and Ann have a special place in the collective heart of the Mould family, and played a significant part in my Wainwright Round.  The memories of walking Hen Comb with Ann (and others!) and Fellbarrow\Low Fell with Roger will live long in the memory.  David Mould

Throughout my time in the OFC I have found them both to be very kind and helpful to both old and new members. They never fail to respond to other members' postings which is something I find almost impossible to do.  They are what the OFC is all about and hopefully after failing on a couple of occasions we will meet up if only for a brew and scone.  David and Edith Brown

They are the glue that holds together our place on the web.  Richard Ratcliffe

I can't be sure, but I'd bet that Ann and Roger were the first people to welcome me to the OFC when I went 'public', which is typical of them.  In the years that I have been involved with the OFC they have always been more than willing to offer advice, whether it be about possible routes or the state of the ground in the Lakes when John and I are planning camping trips.
In my experience, if you're going to walk in a new area, having Roger as a guide is highly  recommended, as a bit like Wainwright he can tell you what you should be looking at, even when the cloud is obscuring everything above ground level.
If there is one thing above all else that stands out to me about Ann and Roger it is their hospitality. If the OFC was to have a Head Office it would have to be 'Oak Cottage'.  It never ceases to amaze me how many people they have welcomed into their home, both as over-night visitors or for cups of tea and scones following walks and on days when it is too wet to walk.
In every organisation a few key people define the way an organisation works and to me Ann and Roger typify everything that is good about the OFC.  It comes as no surprise to me that the OFC has been so successful as Ann and Roger have been involved with it from the start and so much of what is good about them is seen in the ethos of the OFC.  Angela Clarke

I'd like to thank Roger and Ann for their company, knowledge and hospitality over the past few years.  You've certainly put Loweswater on my map!  James

Roger and Ann Hiley bring enthused fusion and local connectivity to the Online Fellwalking Club, their daily appreciative responses to members' postings and galleries have given the club a real sense of community.  Mark Richards, Lakeland Author and illustrator

Who would have thought that through joining the OFC I would meet such wonderful friends as Ann and Roger. Their kindness and generosity knows no bounds.  Angie Espin

I would like to say a very big thanks to Roger and Ann who have been so generous and taken a strange Scottish lady into their home and have  unfailingly encouraged me. This club would be much the poorer without them. Thanks lots   Frances Lawrie

I've known Ann and Roger for nearly 9 years and count them among my best friends.  They've brought the best of everything to the best club there is.  Long may we be friends and long may the OFC continue.  Liz Lemal