To say if they bring in the "only one hour a day outside" guidance I am NOT going to follow it

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There are rumours on the BBC news that the Government might bring back rules saying you can only exercise outside for an hour a day.

AIBU to ignore it if they do? I followed it last time despite the fact that it was only in guidance (rather than the law) even though it had a negative impact on me and there is an incredibly low chance of the virus being transmitted outside, especially if you keep away from people.

Bringing this rule back whilst schools stay open seems especially ridiculous.

Well OP you can calm down now, noone is going to weld you into your house and not let you leave: from BBC as its being announced:

He says we must therefore go into a national lockdown, with the government once more telling people to stay at home, except for specific reasons, including essential shopping, to work, if you cannot work from home, to exercise, to seek medical help, and to escape domestic abuse.

No limits on how long you can be out for either.

What on earth do you need longer than an hour outside every day for anyway - especially in this weather

What an odd question. I don't exercise because I 'need' to (although my dog does), but because I want to. There's no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing. We often go for 5-10 mile family walks in the fells, including when it's snowy. We are out for hours.