Hill walking
I would very much like for there to be more allowance for exploring the outdoors and resuming hill walking.
Along side many others I find much benefit to my physical and mental health with hill walking.
Most of the time I have been hillwalking I have found it to be great expanses of space with out much contact with others and so it is an activity well suited to social distancing.
I understand some popular routes with easy access can be very busy (Ben Lawers, Schehallion,Nevis) but car parking restrictions could help with this.
There are arguments about the risk and possible strain on emergency services but this is an adult conversation and the vast majority of hillwalkers are responsible, and act within their own capabilities. This risk is also to be balanced against deteriorating mental health and the effect of more people trying to exercise in more restricted spaces. If there were restrictions against longer distance travel I personally would abide by them- my munro box ticking will be put on hold, I will walk locally- I just went to stretch my legs, see some scenery and get back in touch with nature.
Why the contribution is important
Because many people get benefits from hillwalking (physical and mental) which is low cost to society at large. Because it naturally falls in line with the principles of social distancing.
by dansimpson on May 06, 2020 at 04:25PM
Posted by Galaxygirl May 06, 2020 at 17:22
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by kdubya2307 May 06, 2020 at 17:45
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by ElaineRietveld May 06, 2020 at 17:47
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by Allie May 06, 2020 at 17:54
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by nbain May 06, 2020 at 17:59
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by Gconnal May 06, 2020 at 18:38
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by ScottBamford May 06, 2020 at 18:41
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by SteveV May 06, 2020 at 19:23
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by CatLawson May 06, 2020 at 19:54
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by davidrogers May 06, 2020 at 20:02
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by theresasheldon May 06, 2020 at 20:16
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by colinsparling May 06, 2020 at 20:23
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by KateDuffus May 06, 2020 at 20:43
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by Louisaburnett May 06, 2020 at 20:44
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by beatebennek May 07, 2020 at 01:20
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by johncunndainn May 07, 2020 at 07:56
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by snapier May 07, 2020 at 11:35
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by JohnA May 07, 2020 at 13:41
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by Kml172 May 07, 2020 at 15:34
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by juliewands May 07, 2020 at 15:34
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by Trp May 08, 2020 at 08:44
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by Seimei May 08, 2020 at 10:32
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by aloneinthehills May 08, 2020 at 11:05
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by auberdjinn May 08, 2020 at 13:49
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by auberdjinn May 08, 2020 at 14:09
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by JLMBD May 09, 2020 at 13:26
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by LesleyMacKenzie May 09, 2020 at 15:07
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by waxwing May 09, 2020 at 16:13
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by Powlsa May 09, 2020 at 19:39
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by PDee May 09, 2020 at 22:32
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by kpm321 May 10, 2020 at 17:23
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by Invicta May 10, 2020 at 20:26
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by matthew123 May 10, 2020 at 20:27
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by JuliaM May 11, 2020 at 08:52
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)
Posted by Bethany18 May 11, 2020 at 16:56
Report this Comment (Requires Log In)