Now I can’t figure this out. The small market town where I live has a high proportion of retired folks. Presumably many of them like the great outdoors. So why, with superb walking country on the doorstep, no need to drive anywhere, are so few people out exercising ?
Today was dry, bright, a cold wind on the tops, but perfect for stretching the legs. I wandered out at lunchtime, and kept extending my circular walk. I saw one cyclist on the minor road as I left home, two teenagers out fell running, one elderly lady dog walking, and another elderly couple sheltering behind a dry stone wall. And they were wearing face masks. Up a hill. Miles from anywhere. In the middle of the Dales. FFS.
So 21Kms covered on a lovely afternoon and I saw 6 people excluding the odd farmer. Where is everyone? Are they all paranoid and staying home watching Countdown or Homes in the Sun ?
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