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'''The Country Code''' was a set of rules aimed at visitors to rural, and especially agricultural, regions of the [[United Kingdom]]. |
'''The Country Code''' was a set of rules aimed at visitors to rural, and especially agricultural, regions of the [[United Kingdom]]. |
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==The original rules== |
==The original rules== |
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*Make no unnecessary noise |
*Make no unnecessary noise |
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==The Countryside Code |
==The Countryside Code |
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*Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs |
*Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs |
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*Keep dogs under close control |
*Keep dogs under close control |
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*Consider other people |
*Consider other people |
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In Scotland, where there is a more general right of access, [[Scottish Natural Heritage]] developed '''The Scottish Outdoor Access Code''': |
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*Take responsibility for your own actions |
*Take responsibility for your own actions |
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*Respect people’s privacy and peace of mind |
*Respect people’s privacy and peace of mind |
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Revision as of 16:26, 7 October 2008
The Country Code was a set of rules aimed at visitors to rural, and especially agricultural, regions of the United Kingdom.
The original rules
- Enjoy the countryside and respect its life and work
- Guard against all risk of fire
- Fasten all gates
- Keep your dogs under close control
- Keep to public paths across farmland
- Use gates and stiles to cross fences, hedges and walls
- Leave livestock, crops and machinery alone
- Take your litter home
- Help to keep all water clean
- Protect wildlife, plants and trees
- Take special care on country roads
- Make no unnecessary noise
==The Countryside Code
- Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs
- Leave gates and property as you find them
- Protect plants and animals, and take your litter home
- Keep dogs under close control
- Consider other people
- Take responsibility for your own actions
- Respect people’s privacy and peace of mind
- Help farmers, landowners and others to work safely and effectively
- Care for the environment
- Keep your dog under proper control
- Take extra care if you are organising a group, an event or running a business