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Please follow the new* Countryside Code:
- Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs
- Leave gates and property as you find them
- Respect the working life of the countryside
- Protect plants and animals, and take your litter home
- Keep dogs under close control
- Consider other people
* the new Countryside Code was launched by the Countryside
Agency on 12th July 2004.
Please follow a code for riding responsibly
- Keep to bridleways, byways and special riding routes
- Plan your route
- Always wear a helmet
- Be considerate to local farmers, their stock and other users
- Do not ride in large groups (never more than 12)
- Do not jump hedgerows or fallen timber
- Take care on country lanes
- Take home all droppings and straw that may be deposited in parking
areas
- Have a good time
Please follow the code of conduct for off-road cycling
- Keep to bridleways, byways and special cycle routes
- Ride under control
- Always wear a helmet
- Be considerate, slow down and signal your approach
- Ensure your bike is safe and be prepared for emergencies
- Put lights on in poor visibility
Learn First Aid
- Wear reflective clothing
- Always carry and be able to use a map
- Tell someone where you are going
- Enjoy yourself
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