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Respect. Protect. Enjoy!

The Countryside Code encourages visitors to respect, protect and enjoy to great outdoors.

Respect other people

Be considerate to those living in, working in and enjoying the countryside
Leave gates and property as you find them
Do not block access to gateways or driveways when parking
Be nice, say hello, share the space
Follow local signs and keep to marked paths unless wider access is available

Protect the natural environment

Take your litter home – leave no trace of your visit
Do not light fires or barbecues
Always keep dogs under control and in sight
Dog poo – bag it and bin it – any public waste bin will do
Care for nature – do not cause damage or disturbance

Enjoy the outdoors

Check your route and local conditions
Plan your adventure – know what to expect and what you can do
Enjoy your visit, have fun, make a memory!

Which paths you are allowed to go on, on foot, on bike and on horseback

Public footpaths – yellow arrows

For people on foot only.

Yellow roundel with green circle and yellow arrow. Person icon and text reading ublic Footpath

Public bridleway – blue arrows

For people on foot, horse riders and cyclists.

Blue waymarker roundel with yellow circle and blue arrow. Bike, person and horse symbol with text reading Public Bridleway

Restricted byways – purple arrows

For people on foot, horse riders, cyclists and horse drawn vehicles.

burghandy waymarker roundel with yellow circle and burghandy arrow. Bike, person, horse and horse and cart symbols with text saying restricted byway

Byways open to all traffic – red arrows

For all of the above plus cars and motorbikes.

Byeway open to all traffic - red arrow sign waymarker

Permitted path – white arrows

Only for people on foot unless it specifically says otherwise.

White arrow waymarker - permitted path

Respect, protect, enjoy the Lake District National Park