CCC and others on access to Welsh caves and countryside

Stuart France

Active member
An updated page tonight reflecting the past week in Wales from an outdoors perspective, and tonight's news of the order from Health Minister Matt Hancock to stay home as warm spring weather arrives in many parts this weekend.

http://www.cambriancavingcouncil.org.uk/corona%20virus.html
 

JoshW

Well-known member
Some people are either selfish, stupid or most likely a combination of the both.

Plenty of things you can do around the house/locally to not get obese whilst reducing the risk of spreading the virus.
 

pwhole

Well-known member
Much of the tension depends very much on where you live. If it's in the suburbs of an average city, maybe on a housing estate (of all degrees of wealth), it could be several miles of walking to get to what you might call 'green space'. Many city parks are not much more than a square of grass with some swings, especially in London. So folks are literally restricted to walking around their urban neighbourhood for exercise - hardly stimulating if most of that is concrete or brick canyons. If the neighbourhood is not that safe already, they may be even less inclined - though I'd be interested to hear how the gang situation is faring under lockdown.

Living where I do in Sheffield I've got access to several large parks and large areas of woodland within 15 mins walk of my home, so it's not too bad really. But I've noticed a huge increase in visitors to places I'd normally expect to be deserted - which is probably a good thing, if a little disconcerting. Many are clearly unfamiliar with the location (and the territory - some walk as though they're half-expecting something to drop onto their heads from a tree), and I've even been asked the way to places, but generally, if they're discovering their local wilderness (and walking to it) whilst maintaining social distancing (not that hard in the woods), it has to be better than sitting indoors watching TV and eating crap.

If obesity is a major risk factor for Covid-19, and it's certainly looking that way, then folks need to get exercising and cut down on eating, as it's a major issue here, and even more so in the US. The receptionist at my local GP surgery is so large you can hear her breathing (gasping) on the other side of the reception room, and it's not small.
 

mikem

Well-known member
Fly tipping & garage break ins are definitely on the up around here. Fortunately gangs aren't an issue.
 
Another substantial update has been made to http://cambriancavingcouncil.org.uk/corona%20virus.html to summarise the viral news epidemic in Wales. It includes a link to lots of public health details for Wales, but the headline is just "Caving remains on hold".
 

mrodoc

Well-known member
Fjell said:
Better dead than duffers was always her motto.

I was once left sitting in the car when she popped into a souk in Iran to pick up some nan. She had forgotten she was wearing micro shorts and a bikini top and got arrested for lewdness. She was taken to the police station where she invited the chief of police to dinner, and who sent her home in his car. I got home somewhat later.

The late Bob Lewis did several solo walkabouts when we were there. We got quite used to him coming back with puzzled policemen.
 
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