Pedestrians have the right to use public footpaths, bridleways, restricted byways and byways.Equestrians have the right to use bridleways, restricted byways and byways.Cyclists have the right to use bridleways, restricted byways and byways.Horse-drawn vehicles have the right to use restricted byways and byways.Motorbikes and vehicles have the right to use byways.You have the right to pass and repass along the public right of way; this may include admiring the view, taking photographs or resting, as long as you stay on the line of the path and do not cause an obstruction.You may take a dog with you, but you must keep it under proper control (see responsibilities).You may take a short route around an illegal obstruction or remove it sufficiently to get past. | Use Ordnance Survey maps to find your way around and look out for waymark posts and signposts.Walk in single file across arable land, avoid spreading out and trespassing on a wide area.Avoid obstructing field gateways when parking at the beginning of your walk, use lay-bys and car parks where possible.Follow the country code:be safe – plan ahead and follow any signsconsider other peoplekeep dogs under close control (you should not let them foul the right of way, farmland or any place to which the public have access; do not allow dogs to worry livestock, run through arable crops or flush game from hedgerows)leave gates and property as you find themprotect plants and animals and take your litter home. |