Beauty spots remain mostly

THE first day of the five-mile travel restriction ending saw small groups gather at popular outdoor areas – but beaches and parks remained mostly quiet.

While some were keen to get out and explore surroundings they hadn’t been able to for months since the coronavirus lockdown, most areas remained relatively calm on day one of the latest lifting of restrictions.

Monday marked an official end to the “stay local” rule after last week’s announcement which meant people in Wales could travel further than five miles from their homes.

It also meant many families could be reunited for the first time in months, as people from two separate households were able to join together to form one extended household, however far apart they are.

While some small groups gathered in the likes of Cardiff Bay and Porthcawl town centre, there was no repeat of some of the alarming scenes witnessed at beaches in England just over a week ago.

Despite restrictions