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Country Code - Northern Link version!
Cooperate
with the Walk Leader to keep everyone together as a social group.
Do not get in front of the Leader.
Leave
all gates as you find them.
Do not leave a gate that you have opened unattended, making sure the gate is
closed after the last of the party is through.
Keep
to the footpath and walk in single file across fields.
(Rights of way along footpaths are quite narrow, usually one metre wide).
Use
gates and stiles where provided.
Do not climb over walls, fences or hedges.
Do
not drop litter or leftover food, it can be dangerous to wildlife, farm animals and can spread disease.
Take all your litter home; littering and dumping
rubbish are criminal offences.
Respect
the natural environment and leave it undisturbed.
Do not make excessive
noise, pollute water resources, pick wild flowers, remove or damage rocks,
plants or trees, and do not interfere with nests, lairs or remove eggs.
Protect our heritage; be careful not to disturb ruins and historic sites.
Leave
farm machinery, livestock and crops well alone.
Never interfere with animals even if you think they are in distress, try to
alert the farmer instead.
Give
all animals plenty of space; they can behave unpredictably if you get too
close especially if with their young.
Guard
against all risks of fire, it can be devastating to wildlife, habitats,
people and property.
Dogs must be kept under control so that they do not disturb or scare
farm animals and wildlife.
On Northern Link walks when dogs are allowed they must be kept on a lead.
On Open Access land dogs may be allowed where the local signs indicate.
Dog owners must always clean up after their pets and get rid of the mess responsibly.
On narrow lanes and country roads keep to the right hand side facing on-coming traffic in single file. A group should not divide but stand on the right hand side of a road or move to the nearest off-road space to let a vehicle pass.
Make
sure you are properly attired and equipped for the type of walk and the
worst weather.
Always carry extra food, drinks and warm clothing and
in winter a torch as well.
In warm weather having adequate drinks with you
is vital.
On moor-land and mountain walks a compass, whistle, first aid kit, emergency food supplies and a survival bag are essential.
A
knowledge of the meaning and use of whistled signals is an asset.
One short peep - To call attention, moving off or changing direction
One long blast - Stop and give attention
Two short peeps - Acknowledgement
Six sharp blasts - International distress signal (repeated every three
minutes if necessary).
Three sharp blasts - Reply to International distress signal (with one
minute's pause).
E-mail queries to
walks.coordinator@windebank.plus.com
or walks.coordinator@nw-walking.org.uk
Phone queries to 01254 680793
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Last Updated: 06 Jul 2010 15:20