Coronavirus restrictions: travel update information

Updated 11 March 2021

General

The World Health Organization (WHO), is a reliable and trusted source of global news and information related to the pandemic.

The International Air Travel Association provides information about specific airline routes and booking and refund policies.

IATA provide detailed information on entry criteria for all countries as well as an interactive map.

Getting fit for the mountains

Unless you have been able to enjoy lockdown in a hilly or mountainous area, no amount of walking or running around the local streets will prepare your body for the mountains. This will mean you're prone to injury.

Trying some of these ideas may help:

• climbing stairs – lots of them, as often and as many as possible
• wobble board/wobble cushion work – balance on two feet, then balance on one foot at a time, for 1 minute, then try to build to two or three minutes, twice a day. (This will be invaluable for strong ankles over rough and steep ground and tussocky grass.
• carrying a loaded rucksack on your daily local walks
• any other of your favourite exercises for building leg and core strength.

Travel within the UK

We are all wanting to return to the mountains and places of beauty, but we need to think not just of ourselves, but of others too. Collectively we can be responsible. Always follow guidelines, follow any re-routed paths to keep local communities safe, and above all, be considerate and think carefully about anything you do.

For current guidance on how to access and enjoy open spaces and the outdoors

For current guidance on how to visit and enjoy the Lake District

For the current status of visiting Snowdonia

For the current information about visiting the Peak District

Information from Visit Scotland.

Information about Wales

General advice – Please remember that if it feels too crowded it is too crowded and have a ‘plan B’ ready.

If you feel unwell while away from home

If you are unfortunate and begin to display symptoms that are indicative of having contracted Covid 19, then the following instructions should be rigidly applied. (Extract from UK government website)

If a guest is displaying signs of the Covid-19 virus while staying in overnight accommodation for a permitted reason, they should inform the accommodation provider, immediately self-isolate where they are to minimise any risk of transmission, and request a test. If they are confirmed to have Covid-19, they should return home if they reasonably can. They should use private transport but only drive themselves if they can do so safely. If a guest cannot reasonably return home (for example because they are not well enough to travel or do not have the means to arrange transport), their circumstances should be discussed with an appropriate health care professional and, if necessary, the local authority. Guests should follow government guidance on dealing with possible or confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. Once the guest has returned to their main residence, they should continue to follow the government guidance on self-isolation, household isolation and social distancing.”

Travel from the UK

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) website has daily updates on specific destinations.

For air travel, Skyscanner have a regularly updated page with links to airlines, and the current status of flights and restrictions.

Travel from the USA to Europe and other countries

For information on current restrictions and advice travelling to and from the US.

Useful country-specific travel sites

Austria – Austria official travel portal

France – Explore France

Germany – German Travel information

Greece – Greek Travel Pages

Italy – Information and updates for tourists

Japan – Travel advisory information

Nepal – main website, and Covid updates

Norway – From 15 July countries in Europe with acceptable levels of infection may visit Norway

Portugal – official site travel information

Spain – practical information for tourists

Sweden – restrictions and advice

Switzerland – Dream now, travel later, latest advice

USA – Current advice for UK travel to the US