Natural England
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Rules for countryside visitors
The Countryside Code for visitors is your guide to visiting the countryside. It includes the rules you must follow when youre enjoying parks and waterways, coast and countryside. Its available to read online or download as a PDF leaflet.
You must follow the signs in the countryside that tell you where you can go and who can use the right of way.
Read the Marine and coastal wildlife code to help you minimise disturbance to wildlife when you visit the coast.
Rules for land managers
The Countryside Code for land managers can help you to make it easier for visitors to follow the Countryside Code. It includes rules and guidance about public rights of way, protecting livestock and keeping visitors safe.
Enquiries
Telephone: 0300 060 3900
Email: enquiries@naturalengland.org.uk
Opening times: 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)
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