The public have been urged to have an active festive break, by going for a walk on Christmas Day to burn off the calories consumed during lunch. The government urged people to take to the streets, fields and beaches and take a stroll after eating.Yes, you read that correctly. The Public Health Minister is urging people to take to the Peak District whatever the weather fucking retard that she is. No mention of proper planning, correct clothes or equipment in the article just 'get out there and walk', even in a blizzard.
To promote the "Christmas walk" a list of top English walks has been drawn up. They include a stroll around famous London landmarks, such as Tower Bridge, a trek in the Peak District and walk on Birmingham's Moseley Bog, which inspired JRR Tolkien's books on hobbits.
Public health minister Gillian Merron said: "Whatever the weather, a traditional festive walk is a great way for families and friends to avoid that sluggish feeling and have a more active Christmas.
I imagine that the mountain rescue teams won't be sending Ms Merron a Christmas card this year.
UPDATE: Oh fucking hell. The BBC is now has an article telling us "the main problem appears to be ill-equipped people, incidents of slips and falls and people setting out too late."
Make your mind up BBC.
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I find walking to the pub does the trick quite nicely
Don't think anyone is likely to be doing any walking in the Peak District this week. Not unless they are in training for an Arctic expedition, that is.
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