Local Area. Excersise restrictions

I'm sure many asking the question of what is local have their idea of they think is local before they have even posted. Possibly guidance is required. I would suggest within about 5 miles of your home. If you don't want to go round and round find alternatives routes or methods of exercise. As was previously stated use common sense otherwise you are no better than those attending parties and raves;)

Didn't they put an hour restriction on first lock down. Maybe ride for half an hour then come back.
 
The point is, if there's a plan, you know, to reduce infection, protect the NHS and save lives, then they should be able to say what is meant by staying local.
 
The point I'm making is they are supposed to have a plan. That plan, if it really is a plan, should include a definition of what local is. So why can't they tell us what it is? And I've said what I think it is further upthread.
 
Not sure about now but when we were in tier 4 the guidance said not to leave your town or village. Which is clear enough. For people in cities though it says don’t leave your local area. Not sure what this means
 
Here`s some of the advice produced by British Cycling yesterday:
www.britishcycling.org.uk

British Cycling Updated Coronavirus/Covid-19 Guidance

Understandably and inevitably, the ongoing global uncertainty around the pandemic has led to plenty of questions and concerns.
www.britishcycling.org.uk www.britishcycling.org.uk

How can I continue to ride?​

Under the new restrictions you are permitted to cycle, and we would encourage you to do so, while following these rules:
  • You should only ride alone, with your household/support bubble or one other person.
  • Stay local, ride within your limits and ensure you are self-sufficient.
  • Leave the house to exercise only once each day.
  • Keep a safe distance from others and practice good respiratory hygiene (i.e., no spitting, use a tissue).
  • You can only leave your home to exercise, and not for the purpose of leisure (such as a picnic or a coffee break).
  • If you need to travel, such as to work or go to the shops, you are encouraged to cycle where possible.

What do you mean by local?​

We know many of you will want to know what is meant by 'staying local'. The Government’s definition of this is stated as ‘your village, town or the part of a city where you live’.

We understand that this definition is particularly restrictive for cycling, and we are working to seek further clarification on this. We will provide a further update as soon as we are able.

In the meantime, we recommend that you follow the advice to stay local, ride well within your ability and ensure that you are self-sufficient.
 
London_Boro said:
Basically, if you're on Teesside, don't leave Teesside, I think that would be the sensible interpretation.
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But why is leaving Hartlepool not leaving your local area? Is Hartlepool in Teesside?

I live closer to parts of Cheshire than I do to other parts of Stockport Borough. Shall I visit those. Or is Greater Manchester my local area?
 
Cooper671 said:
Surely everyone knows what is local. People can't surely need their hand holding that much. If you try to argue that local is anything more than about 5 miles than its just being deliberately obtuse.
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My son goes to nursery more than 5 miles away (next door to where I normally work although I've been WFH since March). Am I allowed to go the park next door after nursery, or do I have to bring him straight home?

The point is, if its as simple as some of you are suggesting, why don't the government define it?
 
atypical_boro said:
My son goes to nursery more than 5 miles away (next door to where I normally work although I've been WFH since March). Am I allowed to go the park next door after nursery, or do I have to bring him straight home?

The point is, if its as simple as some of you are suggesting, why don't the government define it?
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I would say if there isn't a park near your home then fine. My daughter goes to school more than 5 miles away and there are 3 parks I could take her too. I would bring her back home to the local one though because there is one near home
 
Cooper671 said:
I would say if there isn't a park near your home then fine. My daughter goes to school more than 5 miles away and there are 3 parks I could take her too. I would bring her back home to the local one though because there is one near home
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Ok. The park near his nursery is normally empty, the park near home is usually packed with kids. Then what? Still bring him home yeah?

The thing that gets on my t*ts most about this whole pandemic is how quick some people are to judge others' actions as though they know exactly what is best and everyone else is simply a moron.
 
homesickblues said:
What is meant by 'local area'. The government website says we can excersise once per day but only in our local area. I can't seem to find any guidance on this. Just wondering as I like to get on my bike for a couple of hours. Don't fancy riding round in circles!
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I would say if you can get there under your own steam then that would be it. No trips out in the car to start some epic journey. How many hours are you gonna be out for and how fast are you going?
 
This is what National Trust has to say - In England and Northern Ireland, our gardens, parks and countryside remain open for local people to exercise. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority and we urge you to book your visits in advance and stay local. Please always check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel.
But like English Heritage many if not most of the sites staying open can only be reached by driving. The stately home, castle or abbey grounds are mostly outside the nearest village. Derbyshire Police are surely not acting in anyone's interests by fining people for driving 5 miles to exercise or fining for drinking coffee and calling it a picnic. They should be talking to people and not being mob handed and issuing fines. Surely.
 
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5 miles seems reasonable enough to me. If you are running, walking, cycling or skateboarding. If you can't do it in a five mile route from your home you must be doing something wrong. 5 miles there 5 miles back =10 miles. If that's not enough go in a circumferential route. Not rocket science.
 
asredastheycome said:
5 miles seems reasonable enough to me. If you are running, walking, cycling or skateboarding. If you can't do it in a five mile route from your home you must be doing something wrong. 5 miles there 5 miles back =10 miles. If that's not enough go in a circumferential route. Not rocket science.
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But this 5 mile thing has simply been conjured up on this board. Why don’t the government talk about 5 miles? Or 10 miles? Or give any guidance at all about the implement of their own rules?

No one has proposed a reason for this, or even speculated on it.
 
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