Feargus Cooney

Nov 17, 2024 | ukclimbing.com | Nick Hayes |Feargus Cooney

Exercise in nature is one of the most effective ways to maintain good mental health. Why, then, do we tolerate such restrictive access to the countryside in England and Wales? If we want a happier, healthier society, then surely it makes sense to tackle the access issue, says Feargus Cooney. In the summer of 2022, I found myself alone on a high plateau – the 'Imir Fada' – between the peaks of Conival and Beinn Uidhe.