‘The Lake District is not yet ready to receive a large number of visitors, the tourism industry is largely closed down, there are no pubs open, restaurants open, public toilets open.'
Government advice is from Wednesday people can travel around by car to exercise in England.
Richard Leafe, the Lake District National Park Authority’s chief executive, said in a statement that many people will be keen to visit the Lakes. ‘The Lake District is not yet ready to receive a large number of visitors, the tourism industry is largely closed down, there are no pubs open, restaurants open, public toilets open.
‘Unfortunately, one measure he announced will have a significant effect for Cumbria and other similar areas.
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