I note the reviewer has only ever made one post, she needs to get out more.

I note the reviewer has only ever made one post, she needs to get out more.

Posted by: @jesse

Lol at the comment on the wellies not being a good pair.

I wonder if she would have viewed the situation better if the women had worn "good wellies"?   I notice she didn't say what her husband thought 😉 

Posted by: @tribalbrit

Was out again this afternoon, it was a barmy 12 degrees and strangely didn't see anyone else. Bliss.

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g186355-d190093-r740276206-Sherwood_Forest-Nottinghamshire_England.html?m=19905

Came across this today on trip adviser.

Some people ?

The thing that made me laugh is the "children and elderly people" - as if the old folks (and that is a high percentage of the contributors to this site!) would have a heart attack if they saw naked boobs and willies

Posted by: @rainman

 

The thing that made me laugh is the "children and elderly people" - as if the old folks (and that is a high percentage of the contributors to this site!) would have a heart attack if they saw naked boobs and willies

Such anecdotal evidence as exists indicates that children and elderly people are amongst the least likely to be disturbed by seeing a naked person.

I have been out every day this week, yesterday was the better day, today was nice in the sun but a little windy.

Few people about today saw more than I have seen all week, 

It seems very quite out there again today, think this virus is keeping people away.

Are all naturist elderly do you think and on lock down.

@tribalbrit

I have just been too busy last couple of days. 

Gildo sorry to read your bad news, hope all goes well for you, especially in these strange times.

I have been out walking the dog this afternoon, didn't get out till gone 5.30, busy wrapping up at work as it may be some time till I return. Anyway the temperature in the car read 15 degrees and it was absolutely beautiful on the common, I walked quite a way and didn't meet another person, which is good at the minute. I returned to my car just after 7 and it was still a very nice temperature of 12 degrees.

It makes you realise how fortunate we are living in this area, that we can walk the dog, get some fresh air with very little risk of meeting up with anyone else.

Lets hope the good weather continues, life always seems better when the sun shines. 

@tribalbrit

I was out this afternoon as well walked about 8.5 miles. the weather was fantastic. I hope we will be able to keep on going to enjoy it however I received this email this afternoon.

View online |  Unsubscribe Find joy in nature safely A message from RSPB Chief Executive Beccy Speight Dear David Like you, I am concerned for the health and welfare of my family, friends and the wider community during this difficult situation. So, it is with a real sadness that I must tell you that we have now closed all our nature reserves to visitors until further notice.   As many of you have told me, being in nature can be a great comfort at a time like this and I recognise that not being able to visit these cherished places will come as a blow. However, we believe that this is the best course of action at this time. Solace in nature Nature is all around us. Perhaps, like me, you are able to look out of your window onto trees bursting into blossom, bright white against a clear blue sky, or maybe you can hear the melodic song of blackbirds as dusk approaches.  Watching wildlife, whether from a window or a balcony or even online, can offer many of us hope, joy and a welcome distraction, and so we are keen to help you carry on connecting with the natural world. Over the coming days and weeks, we will be sharing a wealth of ideas for how to enjoy nature at home, and to provide some inspiring and fun activities for families and others. As a charity our mission is for everyone to enjoy a world rich in wildlife, and we hope to continue to share that richness with you during this unprecedented time. Best wishes and good health to all from everyone at the RSPB.  Beccy Speight  Chief Executive, The RSPB Read the latest Enjoy nature in your garden Welcome wildlife into your world by helping nature at home. Get active for wildlife Nurture their natural curiosity Set the kids a wild challenge with these fun activities. Activities for kids Whistle a happy tune: bring the outdoors in! Bring the soothing sound of birdsong into your home. Listen now Follow the RSPB on: Facebook   Twitter   Instagram   Pinterest We spend 90% of our net income on conservation, public education and advocacy You have received this email because the email address david.gilderdale@talktalk.net is subscribed to RSPB emails.   Unsubscribe  |  Privacy policy  |  Contact us  |  Join our mailing list The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 2DL Tel: 01767 680551. Registered charity: England and Wales: 207076, Scotland: SC037654.

So forgive my ignorance but is that the whole of Sherwood forest closed or just the nature reserve at Budby Common?

How can walking where there is no one to be seen be a danger to anyone?

Although it's a national nature reserve managed by the RSPB, several public rights of way run across the common which legally cannot be closed, so it's a tricky one really, I suppose we all make our own decisions. For myself, I'd love to have been out there for a naked walk today - 15C is when I begin - but I'm heeding advice from groups like the Ramblers who encourage walking only in places you can access without use of a car. 

@tribalbrit

I think it is just the area managed by the RSPB South Forest but I am not sure and I have no idea how they will keep anyone out. It also seems mad as there is hardly anyone there at present. where are we supposed to walk in quiet areas if we cant go there?

@the-tibetan-hat

I think the use of a car is just to stop people from visiting other areas where people live and spreading the virus further afield. I can't see a problem using a car to get to your local area to walk. 

Personally I think closing reserves ,open spaces and forestry is a mistake. The whole virus strategy is to slow the spread not for an individual with no underlying health concerns to try to avoid it completely. People walking in wild places will be the relitavely fit ,many of whom will already have had the virus and not even noticed, travelling alone in a car in rural areas in particular isn't a high risk activity.

I'm lucky I can walk from home, I can count on the fingers of one hand the number of times I've seen a policeman on these Lanes in  the last fifty years , surely now they've got better things to do in the town's rather than to start bothering us out in the sticks