Safe Camping Guide

Safe Camping Guide for post-lockdown travel

With a situation like the current pandemic, everything has the potential to change. A good start is to make sure you are aware of and are following the latest Government guidelines for your area and for the area you are travelling to on holiday - add a few common-sense ideas to this, and you should be all set to have a socially distanced camping holiday. It might be different to your usual holiday, but you can still have a great time.

Top tips for a top holiday

Check the guidelines regularly The guidelines from the government are changing regularly and for good reason as they try and keep us a step ahead of the virus.

Choose your campsite carefully Choosing your campsite is a crucial step. You need to make sure they have policies in place to help keep you and your family safe.

Be self-sufficient Make sure you take everything you need with you, including food, drink, cleaning materials and entertainment. This means you can limit going into local shops and facilities.

Make some face coverings The current guidelines suggest that you should wear a face covering if you can when inside places where social distancing is difficult. You can use disposable or reusable masks but disposable masks should be responsibly disposed of after use and reusable masks should be washed after use each day.

Limit your travel When on holiday it can be tempting to visit tourist attractions, but many of these won’t be open yet, and the more people travel to busy locations then the more chance there is for viruses to spread.

Keep a distance from others One of the most important things to remember is to stay socially distanced from anyone nearby who isn’t part of your household. The guidance is two meters apart whenever you are around other people. This guidance applies when you are in queues, in public areas and when you are out walking.

Useful websites www.gov.uk/coronavirus www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19 www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters For Scotland, visit www.gov.scot For Wales, visit www.gov.wales

Safe Camping Checklist

Additional items to bring when camping post-lockdown Anti-bacterial wipes/spray Face coverings (disposable or reusable) Anti-bacterial hand sanitiser Pocket tissues Portable phone charger Self-cleaning water bottle Of course this is optional but these nifty gadgets are a useful addition to any family holiday. These bottles zap bacteria and viruses to keep you safe and your water tasting fresh.

Remember to Wash your hands regularly Keep your distance from others Cough and sneeze into your arm or a tissue and bin it immediately afterwards Wear a face covering in confined areas Isolate if you or someone you are with develops symptoms. Call NHS 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk for expert medical advice.