In reply to UKC/UKH News:
I find this advice quite difficult to follow. On one hand we're being advised to "take a sensible approach" and Mountaineering Scotland are "emphasising individual responsibility". On the other hand they have said phase 1 activities should be restricted to low-level bouldering, hill walking to Munro level and top roping. Come phase 2 we can lead again. There are obviously huge differences between all these activities and I'm wondering what they're basing this decision on Any evidence to support this?
I personally think the best advice is the former approach, placing a significant emphasis on social distancing. Advising a safe approach is fine. But restricting a very broad hobby to specific activities with no basis is pretty poor, especially with the government advice (which I would place greater trust in at all times) to stay local.
For instance, how many people are in the situation of having a bolted or traditional crag within their local area, but no low-level bouldering, munro's or top rope suitable crags in their local area?
Very poor advice in my opinion.