Get to know the signs and symbols used in the countryside
Follow local signs and keep to marked paths.
Use maps and local signs to help you find your way. Stay on marked paths, even if they’re muddy, unless wider access is available, such as on Open Access land. This helps to protect crops and wildlife.
Get to know the signs and symbols used in the countryside. They help you identify routes for different users through the countryside.
Use gates, stiles or gaps in field boundaries where you can. Climbing over boundaries can cause damage and put livestock at risk.
Contact the local authority if you think a sign is illegal or misleading. For example, a ‘private – no entry’ sign on a public footpath.