- Refer to up-to-date maps or guidebooks.
- You're responsible for your own safety so be prepared for changes in weather and other events.
- Check weather condittions before you leave so you can include all necessary clothing etc.
- Leave gates and property as you find them (make sure the last in group closes any gates behind you.
- If you think a sign is illegal or misleading e.g. 'Private - No Entry' tell someone.
- In fields with crops follow paths whenever possible.
- Use the gates, stiles etc. provided.
- Do not damage hedges or fences by attempting to cross them. (Remember barbed wire is highly effective at ripping waterproof trousers!)
- Do not disturb ruins or historical sites.
- Leave machinery and livestock alone - don't interfere with animals even if you think they're in distress. (Alert someone instead)
- If you come across a carcass do not touch or pick up bones.
- Consider others - Keep out of the way when farm animals are being gathered or moved and follow directions from the farmer.
- If you are walking on a road beware of cars. Walk in single file at the side of the road and, if necessary, stop and allow a car to pass.
- Many parts of the countryside lack mobile phone signal so ensure you follow the route cards and if in doubt ask!
- You will not be lighting any fires unsupervised. After lighting a trangia be careful with the match. Never top-up meths in an alight trangia!
- Litter and leftover food doesn't just spol the beauty of the countryside, it can be dangerous to wildlife and farm animals and can spread disease - so hold onto your litter.
- Remember - dropping litter and dumping rubbish are criminal offences.
- Leave the campsite as you found it, if not better.
Item |
Time to decompose |
Tin Can |
50 years |
Aluminium can |
200 years |
Plastic bottle |
450 years |
Apple Core |
2 months |
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