Walking Tips: The Countryside Code

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WALK4HEALTH
Thursday 03 April 2008

Meet 10:45 at Arlesey Railway Station.

WALK4HEALTH
Thursday 10 April 2008

Meet 10:45 at the Hitchin Rd/ Hospital Rd Junction Arlesey.

WALK4HEALTH
Thursday 17 April 2008

Meet 10:45 at the Hitchin Rd/ Hospital Rd Junction Arlesey.

WALK4HEALTH
Thursday 24 April 2008

Meet 10:45 at the Hitchin Rd/ Hospital Rd Junction Arlesey.

Reserve Visit Waresley Wood
26 April 2008
Guided tour with the Warden of the Wood. Booking by 15 April with Madeleine Purdon.

COUNTRYSIDE MANAGEMENT
Sunday 27 April 2008

Meet 10:00 am at Arlesey Old Moat. Winter work party - beginers are most welcome to join in.

For details of joining ACORN ring Madeleine on 01462 731323.

Watercolour painting of two people walking along a path

When you are in the countryside there are some important things to remember. The Countryside Code ensures that the countryside remains a pleasant and safe place for everyone to visit.

The following is a summary of the code of contact which is the minimum level of behaviour expected whilst on a walk.

Countryside Code

SunflowerRespect the life of the countryside Be courteous to all those who live in the countryside you are walking through.

SunflowerGuard against fire. Never throw away lighted matches or cigarettes.

SunflowerFasten all gates - Leave gates as you found them but if in doubt shut them. Do not assume that someone behind will shut it; they may think it has been purposely left open.

SunflowerKeep dogs under proper control - if there are any dogs with you they must be on a lead when there are livestock about or where notices request that they should be on a lead.

SunflowerKeep to the paths across farm land - Do not wander through crops. When you have to walk through them keep in a single file. Even grass is a valuable crop.

SunflowerAvoid damaging fences, hedges and walls - if you have to climb a gate do so one at a time, near the hinge.

SunflowerLeave no litter - put all rubbish in your pocket or rucksack. Please pick up litter dropped accidentally by other walkers. Leave the countryside as beautiful as you found it.

SunflowerSafeguard water supplies.

SunflowerProtect wildlife, plants and trees.

SunflowerGo carefully on country roads - most of the walking is on footpaths, so have to pay increased attention when you have to walk for a while on a road.

SunflowerWalk on the right facing oncoming traffic.

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