We have received confirmation from the LDWA National Executive Committee that the change in COVID-19 regulations this week have no effect on social walks in England:
Nothing has changed in relation to the rules, delivery plan and risk assessment that were provided by the NEC on 26.08.20. Consequently Local Groups may continue to provide a walks programme as long as it complies with the new rules provided by the LDWA. In summary, group walks where 7-30 people inclusive attend must have a delivery plan/risk assessment completed by the walk leader. With walks where 6 or fewer people attend there is no legal requirement to complete a delivery plan/risk assessment, but we do recommend you do.
Section 2.10 on the following link provides the clarity required that group walking can continue.
Of course we will keep the situation under constant review.
We have some interesting walks on our programme for the coming weeks so do keep checking the website and send me the details if you would like to lead another.
