Police explain rules on visiting and exercising in Peak District during coronavirus lockdown

Derbyshire Police have reminded the public to stay away from the Peak District, and to exercise near their home.
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A post on the force’s Facebook page said: “We’re seeing a lot of confusion over whether people are allowed to travel to the Peaks to undertake daily exercise while the government are asking us to stay at home.

“Right now is not the time to be using it.

“Exercise should be taken locally to your home.

A view from Cave Dale across the Peak District (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)A view from Cave Dale across the Peak District (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
A view from Cave Dale across the Peak District (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

“Under government guidance all travel is limited to essential travel only. This is to help ensure that our emergency services aren’t put under even more pressure during this time.

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“Should you trip, fall or have a road traffic accident while you are travelling to, or are out in the Peaks, then this will add additional pressure to an already stretched service.

“The safety and wellbeing of you, the residents of our beautiful county, is our priority.”