While most of the country abides by lockdown rules during the coronavirus pandemic, there are still some who don’t.
Individuals have been told they can leave their homes once a day for exercise, but that isn’t meant to give them licence to continue visiting tourist beauty spots through "unnecessary travel"
But that is exactly what happened over the weekend, with people heading to natural attractions across the country.
They included Rhossili, Gower, where despite the National Trust car park being closed to visitors, as well as cliff top footpaths, cars were parked along the village’s narrow roads as people headed off to get some fresh air.
The flouting of lockdown rules has angered many, not least local residents.
One Rhossili resident said: “The only exercise permitted is supposed to be within walking distance of your primary residence, and all footpaths across Gower farmland is closed anyway, and we want to keep Gower Covid-19 free.
“We need to support the NHS, so we need to get the message out that we don’t want tourists and visitors visiting Gower, especially Rhossili.
“Coastguards don’t want call outs, taking away vital emergency services away from front line duties.
“And on top of that, Easter is a crucial time for farmers during the lockdown.
“They are all full capacity lambing and working the fields, and if there are dogs off leads chasing sheep heavy in lamb, they will not be tolerated. It can lead to prosecution and even the dog being shot.”
Visitors also made their way to Penllegaer valley woods over the weekend, with cars lining up besides each other in the car park.
Resident Jules Woodell, who lives nearby, said: “If people keep their distance, they are not putting others at risk, so I’m surprised that some people are outraged.”
South Wales Police have been given new powers to enforce Government restrictions on travel and public gatherings.
Chief Constable Matt Jukes said: “The majority of people are already making real sacrifices to save lives and we urge everyone to follow the advice that is designed to keep us all safe.
“We hope that the vast majority of our communities will recognise the need to follow the guidance and stay at home.
“South Wales Police has a track record of maintaining public order and safety in huge events and at times of emergency. We have always done so positively, with pride and professionalism.
“We will continue to do what we do best – engage with people. We will ask them to support their communities and stick to these important restrictions.
“As the public would expect, we will also utilise the new legislation when necessary where individuals show a total disregard for the restrictions which have been put in place to save lives.
“Police officers and other staff who you may speak to in the coming weeks are working to keep you and your families safe and well. They also have families to go home to.”
