Historic houses such as Highclere Castle - home of Downton Abbey - hit by lockdown
A drop in income from tourism has been a huge concern for businesses and the rural economy
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DURING lockdown more people than ever have ventured out into the countryside to exercise, to walk, cycle or ride a horse,
writes Andrew Davis.
It is great that so many are experiencing nature and it must give mental health a boost at a time of doom and gloom. The Countryside Code is being ‘refreshed’ in the light of greater public interest.
Whilst this attitude is welcome, it brings little income to the rural economy and there is major concern over the ability of many businesses to survive further weeks, perhaps even months, of lockdown.