Respect Everyone:

• 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 environment:

• take your litter home - leave no trace of your visit

• do not light fires and only have BBQs where signs say you can

• always keep your dogs under control and in sight

• dog poo - bag it and bin it in any public waste bin or take it home

• 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

Know the signs and symbols of the countryside:

Public Footpath - Open to walkers and users of mobility equipment. Waymarked with a yellow arrow.

Public Bridleway - Open to walkers, users of mobility equipment, cyclists and horse-riders. Waymarked with a blue arrow.

Restricted Byway - Open to walkers, users of mobility equipment, cyclists, horse-riders and horse-drawn vehicles. Waymarked with a purple arrow. 

Byways Open to All Traffic (BOAT) Open to walkers, users of mobility equipment, cyclists, horse-riders, horse-drawn vehicles and motor vehicles. Waymarked with a red arrow.

National Trail - Open to walkers and users of mobility equipment. Some sections are also suitable for cyclists and horse-riders. Waymarked with an acorn.

Wales Coast Path - Open to walkers and users of mobility equipment. Some sections are also suitable for cyclists and horse-riders. Waymarked with a white shell.

Open Access Land. Open to walkers and users of mobility equipment.Waymarked with a brown figure. Open Access Land is mountain, moorland, heathland, down land and registered common land (mapped under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000) available for use without having to stay on paths.

End of Open Access Land - Marks the end of area-wide access, although other access rights may exist - for example, public rights of way. Waymarked with a crossed out brown figure.

Permissive Path - Follow advice on local signs as landowners voluntarily provide access to these paths and choose who can use them. Some open access areas are also made available in the same way. This guidance was jointly produced with Natural England.