Outdoor Etiquette Guidelines for Responsible Hiking and Camping
Respect other people, protect the environment, and enjoy the outdoors with these essential guidelines. Always carry your litter until you find a bin, walk on designated footpaths to prevent erosion, close gates behind you, and be mindful when passing livestock. Leave no trace, respect livestock, and stick to the designated paths. These simple actions promote responsible outdoor practices and ensure the beauty of nature is preserved for all to enjoy.
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RESPECT other people PROTECT the environment ENJOY the outdoors
LITTER - Keep litter and left over food it in your bag or pockets while walking until you find a bin or get to the campsite Staff will walk behind the last group checking for litter Dropping litter will cause you to fail the award There should be no sign you had walked the route Likewise there should be no sign you have been at the campsite All litter / uneaten food must be put in the bin at the campsite - - - - -
FOOTPATHS Due to a number of people using footpaths to walk on erosion is becoming a national issue Maintaining footpaths costs the councils and authorities a fortune When walking make sure everyone is walking on the footpaths not the grass verges to the side - - - - If walking through someone s land and by farm houses etc keep your conversations down and be polite
GATES - - - If you walk through a gate that is closed CLOSE IT If you walk through a gate that is open OPEN IT If you walk through a gate and you are unsure close it Farmers livelihoods are at stake If a gate is locked there may be another gate or stile in close proximity or you may not be in the correct place Make sure you pay attention to signs do not walk on private property only where you have access - - -
ANIMALS - Make you keep gates close where required - Pass livestock quietly and calmly and give them room - Do not disturb the animals and don t try and touch them - If you are ever out walking with a dog make sure it is on a lead
1. Leave gates as you find them A farmer will normally close gates to keep farm animals in, but may sometimes leave them open so the animals can reach food and water. Leave gates as you find them or follow instructions on signs. Leaving a gate open if it was shut could let animals stray onto dangerous roads. countryside care poster sheep 2. Leave no trace Protecting the natural environment means taking special care not to damage, destroy or remove features such as rocks, plants and trees. They provide homes and food for wildlife, and add to everybody s enjoyment of the countryside. Litter and leftover food doesn t just spoil the beauty of the countryside, it can be dangerous to wildlife so take your litter home with you, and help protect our environment by removing any other litter you see. 3. Respect livestock Large farm animals can be daunting, but they are likely to be just as scared of you as you are of them! Keep to paths and pass animals calmly and quietly to avoid disturbing them and please do not feed them. 4. Stick to the pathways We are lucky to have free access to routes across farmland throughout the UK. Straying from official paths in these areas can damage the crops that farmers depend on for their living. Damaging crops costs farmers money and threatens the access to the countryside that many people enjoy. Stick to the paths provided. It s worth remembering that each of the countries across the UK has its own rules, policies and rights of access and we should be familiar with these if we venture further afield. 5. Follow the signs England has about 118,000 miles of public rights of way, providing many opportunities to enjoy the natural environment. Before you go on expedition get to know the signs and symbols used in to show paths and open countryside. Respect the Countryside Code We all have a responsibility to protect the countryside for other users and for future generations. Stick to the pathways, leaves gates as you find them, respect livestock and protect our environment by leaving no litter behind.
