The Countryside Code encourages visitors to respect, protect and enjoy to great outdoors.
Respect other people
Be considerate to those living in, working in and enjoying the countryside
Leave gates and property as you find them
Do not block access to gateways or driveways when parking
Be nice, say hello, share the space
Follow local signs and keep to marked paths unless wider access is available
Protect the natural environment
Take your litter home - leave no trace of your visit
Do not light fires or barbecues
Always keep dogs under control and in sight
Dog poo - bag it and bin it - any public waste bin will do
Care for nature - do not cause damage or disturbance
Enjoy the outdoors
Check your route and local conditions
Plan your adventure - know what to expect and what you can do
Enjoy your visit, have fun, make a memory!
Which paths you are allowed to go on, on foot, on bike and on horseback.
Public footpaths - yellow arrows
Wherever you see this yellow arrow sign or the symbol(s) it means:
'For people on foot only'
Public bridleway – blue arrows
Wherever you see this blue arrow sign or the symbol(s) it means:
'For people on foot, horse riders and cyclists'
Restricted byways – purple arrows
Wherever you see this purple arrow sign or the symbol(s) it means:
'For people on foot, horse riders, cyclists and horse drawn vehicles'
Byways open to all traffic – red arrows
Wherever you see this red arrow sign or the symbol(s) it means:
'For all of the above plus cars and motorbikes (and any other traffic that might be able to physically use the route)'
Permitted path – white arrows
Wherever you see this white arrow sign or the symbol(s) it means:
'Path can be used by permission of the landowner' - the symbols and signage will say what usage is being permitted (generally walkers, cyclists, horses or a combination)
