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Safety |
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The Countryside Code:
Respect – Protect – Enjoy
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Do not drop litter. Use a bin or take it home.
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Do not stray from public footpaths or bridleways.
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Do not pick any plants.
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Make no unnecessary noise.
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Keep dogs on a lead near livestock and under close control at all other times.
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Leave gates as you find them.
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Use gates or stiles to cross fences, hedges or walls.
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Do not touch livestock, crops or farm machinery.
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Keep the natural water supply clean
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Walk in single file and on the right hand side of roads.
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Do not cross railway lines except by bridges.
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Guard against the risk of fire.
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For information on new access rights, visit www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk or phone 0845 100 3298. |
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 Disclaimer
You walk at your own risk. No responsibility is accepted by the authors for errors or omissions, or for any loss or injury howsoever caused. Only you can judge your own fitness, competence and experience. Do not rely solely on sketch maps for navigation; we strongly recommend the use of appropriate Ordnance Survey (or equivalent) maps. The information on this website is given in good faith and is believed to be correct at the time of publication.
We accept no responsibility for the content of external websites.
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Fitness
It is assumed that walkers will have a basic level of fitness. Those who consider themselves unfit should only attempt the easiest level of walk and, if necessary, take advice from their doctor. The hardest level of walk should only be attempted by those experienced in both walking and all-terrain pushchair technique.
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Small Babies
Ensure your child is old enough for the all-terrain pushchair. Many makes have a reclining position suitable for use from birth, but bear in mind that very young babies should not be bumped around. Seek the manufacturer’s advice and choose your walks carefully. Small babies (less than four months) should only be taken on the easiest level of walks and if you are not happy with the terrain, turn round.
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 The Walks
We have purposefully made the walks as easy to follow as possible. Each walk is accompanied by a simple route map showing the start point and numbers referring to details in the text, as well as obvious features. The maps are intended to be used in conjunction with the relevant Ordnance Survey Explorer map, and the information on them is by no means comprehensive. Details of the relevant map and the starting grid reference are given on each walk sheet.
Each walk contains an “at-a-glance” key which tells you all you need to know to prepare for the walk – distance, difficulty, any stiles, facilities such as toilets or ice cream vans and any hidden costs, so there shouldn’t be any nasty surprises when you set off. You can also see whether the walk requires two people to overcome obstacles, if it can be accomplished solo and whether it's suitable for lightweight or double buggies.
 You should always allow more time than that recommended. Times given are approximate and based on a speed of two miles an hour. However, not everyone walks at the same speed and the times given do not make allowances for picnics, tantrum breaks or walking toddlers.
It should be noted that circular routes are written in the direction which requires the least effort and are not always reversible!
If you are thinking of reversing a walk, read the description carefully to check it is possible.
If at any point you have ANY misgivings about a route, turn back.
The important thing is: Be Safe, But Enjoy Your Walk! |
Rights of Way and Access Land |
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The walks are along coastal paths, across farmland and through forestry on a combination of public rights of way, forest tracks and access paths. Rights of way on access paths and access land are at the discretion of the landowner and as defined under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, and though all routes are allowed at time of writing, permission could potentially be withdrawn in the future. |
Coastal Routes |
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Routes along beaches and some coastal sections are affected by tides. If a walk is tide-dependent we have mentioned this in the introduction and an alternative, there and back route is possible. Always check the tide as on some walks it is possible to be cut off part way across a coastal section. Tide tables are available in most outdoor shops and tourist information centres.
Many national newspapers publish tide times and heights (usually on the weather page) or they can be checked on www.britishinformation.com
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Farmland |
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When crossing farmland always pay consideration to livestock. Keep dogs on a lead, older children under control and never disturb any animal you come across. In addition, herds of cows can be problematic and have (fortunately rarely) been known to kill humans by stampeding. If you are in any doubt as to your safety, leave the field by the nearest possible exit and abandon the walk. |
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