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Summer 2020 is going to be prettyyyy different to normal. The plans we made and the holidays we booked back in January are well and truly scuppered thanks to COVID and the effect it’s had on the world. But 2020 is all about staying safe and healthy and keeping our families safe and healthy. So today we’re sharing some low COVID risk outdoor Summer activities for you to enjoy!
With Spring being an absolute washout, most of us want to make the most of whatever Summer we have after a pretty dreadful start to the year. We need to try and salvage what’s left of 2020, before it’s New Years Eve once again. Most of my Spring and Summer plans for this year got cancelled and I’m absolutely gutted about it. But I’m determined to at least try ad make the most of this year.
But going forward, we’re certainly all going to be a bit extra wary of our health and safety and that of our loved ones. We’re all going to have to adapt to this new normal we’ve found ourselves in, filled with face masks and rubber gloves and socially distant meeting with friends and family.
So despite the fact that this Summer is going to look vastly different, there are still plenty of fun outdoor Summer activities you can do which are also low COVID risk. Because safety comes first!
7 low COVID risk outdoor Summer activities
Go for a walk or a hike
Starting with a pretty obvious one but going for a nice walk or a hike is a pretty low-risk activity to do this Summer! Either on your own, with your partner or with a friend in your “bubble”, a Summer walk or hike will boost your mental and physical health too.
Go horse riding
For any animal lovers out there, horse riding could be a great outdoor Summer activity to pick up that is low COVID risk. I’m kinda scared of horses myself. They’re so beautiful but so powerful. And their power scares me. But I’d love to have the guts to try horse riding one day. If you have a horse as well, it could also be a good time to invest in their upkeep if that’s something that needs doing, such as equestrian buildings from Vale Stables.
However, make sure you’re fully equipped and ready if you’re going on a horse-riding adventure. Don’t forget about getting a saddle pad to prevent saddle sores and ensure that neither you nor your horse experiences any discomfort during your rides.
To do this, make sure that your saddle pad fits snuggly under the saddle and is evenly distributed across your horse’s back. Then, take a few minutes before every ride to double-check the saddle pad for any tears or other signs of damage.
Visit a farm or animal sanctuary
Keeping with the animal theme for a second, it could also be a great time to visit a farm or an animal sanctuary. Hopefield Animal Sanctuary is relatively near to me and I absolutely love it there. I can’t wait to visit again. But I do know that they’ve put in place loads of safety measures for when they open to guests again.
Visit National Trust sites
Anywhere that’s big, open and preferably outside is a good option for a low COVID risk outdoor Summer activities. And if you want to add a bit of culture into your activities too, why not explore some National Trust Sites this Summer?
Spend time in your garden
There’s so much potential for a seriously low risk Summer right in your backyard! Now is a great time to learn how to make the most of your garden because if you’re lucky enough to have that outdoor space to yourself, you should use it! Do some gardening, have a BBQ, buy a paddling pool, build an obstacle course. The possibilities are endless!
Go on a bike ride
It’s hard to catch COVID if no-one can catch YOU! I kid, I kid. But a bike ride is a brilliant way to get outdoors, in the sunshine and make the most of what’s left of Summer. Bike round your local park, the countryside – wherever. Cycling is also mega good for you too!
Camping in the backyard
Another outdoor Summer activity you can do from the comfort of your own garden. If camping is something you’re going to miss this year or something that you’re not comfortable doing in public right now, there’s always the option to camp in your garden. Toast some marshmallows, tell scary stories, stargaze. What a perfect evening!
