As I said, one policeman says one thing and another says another. And tomorrow the policemen may say something quite different.
The Welsh Government has done two Statutory Instruments this week (the later one replacing the earlier one) so even they were saying one thing about access on Monday and by Friday, hey, it's different.
The Welsh Government has just emailed out, less than one hour ago, this countryside access statement via NRW which can now be downloaded from here:
http://www.cambriancavingcouncil.org.uk/pdf/WGstatement200327.pdf
As you will see, it cautions about gates and stiles as possible sources of contamination and carries a request to respect the needs and safety of farmers that you might encounter on proper countryside walks. It also says countryside excursions should be close to home and countryside walking is good for you, or words to that effect, presumably in part to deter over-zealous policemen as well as ecourage common sense by the public. This was attached to an email sent to the chairs of all the local access forums in Wales and all the members of the NRW National Access Forum for Wales, which includes me. Here is their original email:
"Good Afternoon,
Due to queries from landowners/ managers and the concerns that Covid19 is raising, with regards to the general public accessing tourist areas within Wales, Welsh Government has issued new legislation to help reduce the spread of the disease.
Please see the attached information, which is currently only in English, for your information. I am currently in the process of having this document translated into Welsh to send out to you early next week.
Any queries, please let me know.
Regards
Jayne Carter
Cynghorydd 2, Diwygio Mynediad / Advisor 2, Access Reform
T?m Mynediad a Hamdden Awyr Agored / Outdoor Access & Recreation Team
Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales"