COVID 19-Update

Measures in Wales are different from those in England, please read the relevant country’s up-to-date guidance.

Welsh Government have announced that, from 27 March, the stay local restrictions will be lifted. Read the full up-to-date rules effective in Wales here.

• Follow Public Health Wales social distancing rules and hand hygiene guidance

• Read up to date coronavirus guidance for visiting Wales

• And follow the Countryside Code: Natural Resources Wales / The Countryside Code

Measures in Scotland are different from those in England, please read the relevant country’s up-to-date guidance. Travel to or from Scotland without a reasonable excuse is currently prohibited, and accommodation providers are not open. These measures may change on the 26th April.

• Follow Scottish guidance on travel and transport

• Read the Level 4 local protections in place in Scotland

• Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code 

In England, from the 12th April, some of the rules on what you can and cannot do changed, including outdoor hospitality venues can re-open, with table service only and self-contained accommodation can stay open for overnight stays in England with your household or support bubble.

However, many restrictions remain in place. Read the full up-to-date rules effective in England here. Those relevant to visiting green space include you:

• should follow the guidance on how to stop the spread of coronavirus at all times, including if you have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

• should follow this guidance in full to limit the transmission of COVID-19. It is underpinned by law.

• should minimise the amount that you travel where possible.

• can meet outdoors, either in a group of 6 (from any number of households,) or in a group of any size from up to 2 households (a household can include an existing support bubble, if eligible)

• can take part in formally organised outdoor sports with any number of people

• should stay 2 metres apart from anyone who is not in your household or support bubble where possible, or 1 metre with extra precautions in place (such as wearing face coverings) if you cannot stay 2 metres apart.

• must not go out for exercise if you are experiencing any coronavirus symptoms, are self-isolating as a result of coronavirus symptoms, are sharing a household or support bubble with somebody with symptoms, or have been told to self-isolate after being contacted by NHS Test and Trace.

• should read the full advice and regulations for England here before exercising outdoors.

Relevant advice when using National Trails in England:

• Wash your hands as soon as you are back indoors.

• Take hand sanitiser with you in case there are no handwashing facilities.

• Follow the Countryside Code.

• Be nice, say hello, share the space.

• Plan your adventure – know what to expect and what you can do.

• Take your litter home – leave no trace of your visit.

• Take care with BBQs and do not light fires.

• Always keep dogs under control and in sight.

• Dog poo – bag it and bin it – any public waste bin will do.

• Leave gates and property as you find them.

• Do not to feed livestock, horses or wild animals.

• Follow local signs and keep to marked paths unless wider access is available.

• Care for nature – do not cause damage or disturbance.

• Check your route and local conditions.

• Be considerate to those living in, working in and enjoying the countryside.

• Remember to follow social distancing measures and stay safe.

Remember – ‘Hands. Face. Space’

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus