Recent surges in the transmission of COVID-19 has caused the imposition of increased restrictions in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
The key information for hillwalkers and climbers relating to these restrictions is:
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Northern Ireland
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Republic of Ireland
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Travel
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Avoid all unnecessary travel
Exercise within 10 miles of home
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Avoid all unnecessary travel
Exercise within 5km of home
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Hillwalking & rock-climbing
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Only individual or household permitted (within 10 miles of home)
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Only individual or household permitted (within 5km of home) |
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Club activity outdoors
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No
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No
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Climbing walls
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Closed
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Closed |
In both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland club activity should cease for the period of these current restrictions.
- Travel – adhere to travel restrictions, do not car-share
- Parking – car parks may be busier due to no car-sharing
- Planning – the days are shorter and the weather is changeable
- Contact tracing – record details of all group members for contact tracing purposes
- Social distancing – maintain distance before, during and after activity
- Equipment – do not share equipment
- Symptoms & contacts – stay at home if you have any symptoms or have been a close contact
For more information please see the Mountaineering Ireland COVID-19 Advice for Hillwalkers and Climbers document: https://www.mountaineering.ie/_files/2020820124331_5eed43f8.pdf.