14 July 2020 We are reviewing our guidance regularly in response to the latest government advice. Our priority is to protect the health of our members, volunteers and staff and to help suppress the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The easing of lockdown measures allows more freedom for walkers. However, the advice remains to limit your contact with others. We are delighted that some Ramblers volunteering activities can now be done safely and in line with the latest government advice - read more. Group walks remain suspended in Wales. However, we are gradually introducing some pre-booked small group walks in England and Scotland, for those groups who wish to walk together now. It is important to stress that these will be very different to group walks pre-lockdown and it may be some time before small group walks are up and running again where you live. Our walk leaders will be carefully considering the best approach in your local area. Please always … [Read More...]
Coronavirus – new official guidance for rights of way
If you're exercising in your local countryside, act responsibly. Always remember to follow the Countryside Code and don't travel unnecessarily. 9 April 2020 The Ramblers have been in regular contact with DEFRA and Natural England about the widespread reports of illegal closures of public rights of way amid fears that the public and landowners could be exposed to the new coronavirus while using a public right of way. Defra has released new guidance for public rights of way during coronavirus pandemic. The full text of the approved guidance is below. If you come across any obstructions or closures while you are taking your daily exercise please report these to the highway authority. Public Rights of Way and Covid-19 The government’s priority is to save lives and the best way to protect yourself and others from illness is to stay at home. However, exercise is still important for people’s physical and mental wellbeing, so the government has said people can leave their … [Read More...]
