@Nollie - with all the schools shut, and so many people at home, it's made it busier than I would like. Mind you - if I meet two people when I'm out, I think it's busy Once we're in the clear, I'll get out again. I'm very close to a small National Trust garden, which is always hoaching with dogwalkers, and it'll be even busier now as folk head there with their children to the bit round the outer wall with the woodland etc. I'd just rather play it safe, then my conscience is clear No substitute for my hills though, but that's how it is. I'm certainly not driving to Arrochar to make up for it, because I'm not like the thoughtless folk who are pushing the rules. Mountain rescue have also made it clear that you're humped if you get into bother, as they're under stress too. Most hillwalkers will abide by that though.Â
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Most people who use the mountains, behave slightly better, as you say @Fairygirl. I expect mountain rescue teams are losing their medics back to the NHS.
Angus Jack was the leader of the Dundonnel mountain rescue team, who looked after me brilliantly, when my mate was killed, when we were climbing up there, over 20 years ago. Will never forget his kindness.
How can you lie there and think of England When you don't even know who's in the team
They made an announcement a couple of weeks ago @punkdoc, after going out to rescue some French climbers, when they'd already been out to Fisherfield for some other folk. As you say - many of their numbers will be needed elsewhere, so it was absolutely right. They were quite forthright - walking wounded would have to make their own way down, or wait, but they couldn't guarantee they'd get to them. In other words- make the smart choice. They're a very special group of people, as you know Most regular walkers will hopefully be heeding the advice, but you know how it is though - there are always the people who'll ignore it, like the tourists who all descended on Glen Nevis to 'self isolate' - no doubt some of them thought they'd nip up Nevis in their flip flops...Â
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
The exercise thing is a tricky one. We have a total ban on exercise outside the home, except for a short walk with the dog to do itâs business, from home, on foot. No ifs, no buts. Solves that problem.  I am lucky enough to live in an isolated rural property with 3 acres, have two dogs and have encountered maybe half a dozen individuals on our daily walks over nearly four years. There must be an awful lot of frustrated dog-less people cooped up in city high-rises and I do feel for them.
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
We too are isolated, have a 4 acre plot and rarely meet anyone on walkies.  Nevertheless, when OH takes our pair out he has to go alone which is very frustrating now that my knee is up to gentle exercise and would benefit from walkies. Trouble is, I now have arthritic shoulders too and can't manage both dogs if Bonzo decides to pull cos he's seen a hare or a bird or a coypu.... and I can't have the physio sessions till all this is over.
@Obelixx, couldnât you take a dog each, you with the less frisky one, and walk one in front of the other, 2 metres apart? Thatâs what me and OH do at the weekendÂ
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
Well sounds as if the French are even stricter than the SpanishÂ
There is nothing in our laws yet that says different members of the same family canât walk a dog each. Also discovered the form justifying your outing is voluntary, but I do carry one on the weekly shopping trip. There is no box to tick for dog walking, but Govt. FAQâs say itâs permitted. Perhaps they didnât feel the need to state the bleedin obvious - so Señora, what are you doing out? Woof!
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
Nope, @Hostafan1. Isnât that what got us into all this in the first place? Superstition and the belief in miracle cures delivered to you by pangolin? đÂ
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Once we're in the clear, I'll get out again.
I'm very close to a small National Trust garden, which is always hoaching with dogwalkers, and it'll be even busier now as folk head there with their children to the bit round the outer wall with the woodland etc. I'd just rather play it safe, then my conscience is clearÂ
No substitute for my hills though, but that's how it is. I'm certainly not driving to Arrochar to make up for it, because I'm not like the thoughtless folk who are pushing the rules. Mountain rescue have also made it clear that you're humped if you get into bother, as they're under stress too. Most hillwalkers will abide by that though.Â
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I expect mountain rescue teams are losing their medics back to the NHS.
Angus Jack was the leader of the Dundonnel mountain rescue team, who looked after me brilliantly, when my mate was killed, when we were climbing up there, over 20 years ago. Will never forget his kindness.
When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
As you say - many of their numbers will be needed elsewhere, so it was absolutely right.
They were quite forthright - walking wounded would have to make their own way down, or wait, but they couldn't guarantee they'd get to them. In other words- make the smart choice.
They're a very special group of people, as you knowÂ
Most regular walkers will hopefully be heeding the advice, but you know how it is though - there are always the people who'll ignore it, like the tourists who all descended on Glen Nevis to 'self isolate' - no doubt some of them thought they'd nip up Nevis in their flip flops...Â
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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There is nothing in our laws yet that says different members of the same family canât walk a dog each. Also discovered the form justifying your outing is voluntary, but I do carry one on the weekly shopping trip. There is no box to tick for dog walking, but Govt. FAQâs say itâs permitted. Perhaps they didnât feel the need to state the bleedin obvious - so Señora, what are you doing out? Woof!