In reply to gallonj:
Hi John,
It's perfectly legal to go, as you won't be breaking any rules, as long as you observe the guidelines.
On the other hand, the mountain rescue teams have politely requested that people keep off the fells, especially the high fells and to avoid risk. Coniston MRT have explained why quite comprehensively in a very well put together statement on their facebook page, which outlines the amount of preparation pre and post rescue preparation and cleansing they will have to do. Also how any potential infection will affect them. It's worth a read
I Personally think that it would be morally ok to go, as long as if anything happens you don't call the mountain rescue service. However, that isn't likely in the event of a serious accident. I also think that the Government have let the MRTs down, in that they are giving the green light to everyone to get out and do what they want. I know a lot of people who are still keeping off the fells and crags out of respect to the MRTs.
That's my two-penneth. If you do go, I hope you keep safe.
All the best.