Over the last couple of years, the new right to roam was implemented in parts of England and Wales.
On open access land you can........
- enter the land where you choose, as long as you don't damage walls or fences
- roam night or day
- ignore footpaths
But you can't........
- wild camp
- light fires
- swim in non-tidal rivers and lakes
- walk on cultivated land
- ride a bike unless you are on an existing bridleway
- go within 20m or a house or a farm building with livestock in
- let your dog off the lead between 1 March and 31 July or near livestock
- disturb livestock, wildlife or habitats
- enter if there are temporary closures: to check current restrictions - tel 0845 100 3298 or visit www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk
Visit www.ca-mapping.co.uk to view the final OS mapping of the new access areas. For more information on open access see www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk
| THE WALKING CLUB MOBILE PHONE CODE |
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| Be considerate in the use of the phone to avoid disturbing other walkers. |
| Avoid use as far as possible whilst walking. |
| Set on silent mode if possible. |
| If you have to make or take a call, drop back out of earshot of other walkers. |
| THE WALKING CLUB DOG CODE |
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| In general, the Club accepts members bringing their dogs on walks but reserves the right to refuse permission at any time for any reason. |
| In accordance with the Country Code, we would expect all dogs to be kept under close control. This would include keeping them on a lead when in the proximity of farm animals and we would expect them not to disturb or harass wildlife. |
| There is a limit of one dog per member |
| If a member is planning to bring a dog on a walk, he/she must let the transport planner know when he/she makes contact to confirm they are coming on the walk. |
| The owner would be expected to transport the dog in his/her own vehicle and assistance with petrol costs will not be given unless an additional walker or walkers are carried. When a dog owner takes his/her own car there is no walk charge - since walk charges are mainly to cover fuel costs. |
| For weekends away, members with dogs would need to make their own arrangements. |
| THE COUNTRY CODE |
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| Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs |
| Leave gates and property as you find them |
| Protect plants and animals, and take your litter home |
| Keep dogs under close control |
| Consider other people |
| THE WALKERS CODE |
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| Hike only along marked routes - do not leave the trail unless in open access areas |
| Use stiles to climb fences, leave gates as you find them |
| Camp only in designated camp sites |
| Leave the trail cleaner than you found it |
| Leave flowers and plants for others to enjoy |
| Keep dogs on a lead |
| Protect and do not disturb wildlife |
| Use the trail at your own risk |
| Leave only your thanks and footprints |
| Take nothing but photographs |
