Can I drive my DD13 8 miles to meet her friend for walk in park?

[bathsh3ba]

I'm confused about the rules now after reading about two women being fined in Derbyshire.

We live in a rural village, my DDs go to school in the next town, 8 miles away, where most of their friends live. My DD has been invited to go for a socially distanced walk with her friend at the park by her friend's house. I'll have to drive her there, then walk separately with my younger DD elsewhere in the park.

Can someone clarify if that's allowed please?

Where do national trust gardens and grounds fit into this?

They're open for booking but for most would be a drive out of the immediate area.

(Not meeting anyone that is, just travelling to do exercise there.)

@MrsMiaWallis

What on the bend of a busy road with no footpaths? Literally can't walk anywhere from your house? Nope.

My parents live somewhere similar to the situation the PP was describing - in the middle of nowhere, on a main road, no footpaths. Absolutely beautiful looking location but they envy the walks I have on my doorstep in a market town in Greater Manc.

Ive avoided all indoor mixing for ages now. No shops, no family on xmas day etc. Im anxious about an opticians appointment my duaghter needs.

I absolutely will be driving for exercise. We go out every day and like to vary the location. 8 miles is still within our borough. We all need the exercise for physical and mental health and while we aren't 2m close to anyone, and often drive to quieter locations I cant see the problem tbh.

Ffs go for it. Masks worn obviously, and handwashing precautions etc. But yes, I think for mental wellbeing this is necessary. Plenty of people saying don't do it, probably still choose to go to the shop rather than get a delivery, and they are hundreds of times more likely to catch it at the supermarket, or corner shop.

Tbh I think you've made the wrong call, but it's your perogative as a parent I guess. Schools were open here until a few days ago. Dds been invited to a sleepover since closure (obviously I said no!), although I did have to send her to stay elsewhere because we had no heating and hot water at one point.

Of course take her!

The hysteria is getting out of control. It’s a walk outside!
This!
No wonder children are getting neurotic with adults peddling non-existent ‘rules’

In most cases this would be outside the guidance, however if this is where your supermarket and nearest park is, it would arguably fall within your area - I would say why not let her meet only when you go to the supermarket and whilst you are at the supermarket, once done, pick her up - no snacks etc (could be accused of having a picnic) and needs to be walking (not sitting on benches) and 2m apart

No 2 women were fined for driving 5 miles

bathsh3ba ah that's a shame she didn't go for a walk. Just hope this nightmare ends soon.

Supermarket is far more risky!!!