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How far do you travel?

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SueDonim Wed 15-Sept-21 17:21:20

It’s 20+ miles to a city for us which we used to do weekly. Now so many shops are shut, there’s less reason to go. I have to drive four or five miles to the nearest shop anyway. We do a 120 miles round trip to the dentist. That’s rural living for you!

NotSpaghetti Wed 15-Sept-21 17:11:52

I'm happy to travel if I want to go.
As I'm quite hostile to doing things regularly I can't really say how far I'd travel for something weekly.

I do go regularly once a year to a consultant in London which involves trains tube and a lift/bus. It takes all day and is 100 plus miles.

My dentist (several times a year) is 45 mins away by car...

AGAA4 Wed 15-Sept-21 16:50:08

Most activities are in the town 6 miles away so not far.

tanith Wed 15-Sept-21 15:47:29

I too live in London I’d not travel very far for a regular activity I go probably 3/4 miles for a coffee meet-up but I’m not sure how long 12 miles would take in London traffic.

Riverwalk Wed 15-Sept-21 15:41:27

Isn't it lovely to be back in the thick of things!

I live in inner London so most of my activities are within walking distance - today was the new term of my jazz dancing class and it's a five-minute walk away, so can't complain.

Being in a city I judge by time rather than distance so really wouldn't want to spend more than 30 minutes getting anywhere for regular activities.

MayBeMaw Wed 15-Sept-21 15:09:44

I go 10 miles or so to Bedford twice a week for my Art History etc classes or to meet a friend for a coffee or lunch. It’s an easy cross country drive and usually takes just under 30 minutes. Would I go much further? Maybe not on a regular basis.

kircubbin2000 Wed 15-Sept-21 13:15:46

Today one of my groups ,chat and coffee,resumed.It was nice to get back and catch up but before I left I thought this is a long way to drive just for a chat. It is 12 miles away!
Before lockdown I drove to this town 2 or 3 times a week and thought nothing of it.
Unfortunately we were not allowed in the kitchen which seems a stupid rule as we cleaned up in the main hall and kept social distance etc.
How far are you happy to go for your activities?