Outdoor access and recreation – statutory guidance

The Countryside Code

Responsibilities for visitors to the countryside and those who manage the land.

Documents

The Countryside Code - online version

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The Countryside Code - PDF version to download

PDF, 2.72MB, 6 pages

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The Countryside Code bookmark

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Detail

The Countryside Code applies to all parts of the countryside in England and Wales, aiming to help everyone respect, protect and enjoy the outdoors.

Hard copies of the leaflet and bookmark are available from:

Enquiries team

Natural England
Block B, Government Buildings, Whittington Road
Worcester
WR5 2LQ

Email enquiries@naturalengland.org.uk

Telephone 0300 060 3900

Opening times: 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday

• Published: 19 August 2014
• Updated: 23 October 2014

+ full page history

• 23 October 2014 4:35pm: Added bookmark and details of how to obtain hard copies of both the leaflet and bookmark.
• 19 August 2014 10:38am: First published.

• From: Natural England
• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Part of: Protecting and improving people’s enjoyment of the countryside