Fears mountains in Scotland and Wales will be overrun as lockdowns eased
by Severin Carrell Scotland editor from on (#54ZNV)
Mountaineering groups voice safety concerns as hillwalkers set to return
Mountaineering and hill-walking groups have warned some of the UK's most popular mountains and national parks will be inundated after the lockdowns end in Scotland and Wales.
They fear there could be chaotic scenes and significant overcrowding in areas such as Glen Coe, Loch Lomond, Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons, putting local services, roads and mountain rescue teams under intense pressure.
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