Without a hitch his journey takes longer (5)
I believe the answer is:
hiker
'without a hitch his' is the definition.
The answer is a person as well as being a singular noun. This is suggested by the definition. I also know that 'hitch' relates to this answer.
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for hiker that I've seen before include "One on long walk" , "Someone who goes on an extended walk for pleasure" , "One on a walking tour" , "Country walker" , "Walker for pleasure" .)