Please remember the Countryside Code when walking through the Cotswolds.
Respect everyone
- Be considerate of those who live, work and enjoy the countryside
- Leave gates and properties as they are
- When parking, do not block driveways or gateways
- Share the space, be polite, and say hi
- Follow local signage and stay on marked pathways unless a wider route is available.
Environment protection
- Take your litter back home and leave no trace after your visit
- Only use BBQs in places where it is clearly marked
- Always keep your dog under control
- Dog poo can be disposed of in any bin that accepts public waste.
- Do not disturb or damage the natural environment.
Take in the great outdoors
- Check your route for local weather conditions
- Plan your trip – be prepared for the weather and daylight hours.
- Enjoy your trip, enjoy yourself, and make memories. For Cotswolds Private Tours, contact co.uk/cotswolds-private-tours
Background
The Cotswolds National Landscape is now more accessible to the public, allowing them greater enjoyment and understanding. Many previously closed sections of Cotswolds country are now accessible to the public. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 is responsible for this. On 31 October 2005 new access rights were introduced in England, when nearly three quarters million hectares were made available. The move stems from a century-old campaign that allowed people to roam the more wild parts of Britain as they pleased. Always check the signage to ensure you’re on a public route and not straying onto private land.