Your responsibilities
When exercising the new right of access you should act responsibly, with consideration for others, and respect other people's privacy.
- Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs
- Leave gates and property as you find them
- Protect plants, animals and take your litter home
- Keep dogs under close control
Please read the Countryside Code for full details or your responsibilities when out in the countryside
Dogs on access land
The new access rights include the right to walk dogs on access land, but between 1 March and 31 July, or at any other time in the vicinity of livestock, dogs are only allowed if they are on a short lead of no more than 2 metres. This is designed to minimise any impacts on livestock or ground nesting birds during the main breeding season.
For more information on visiting Exmoor with your dog please read the Exmoor Dog Walkers Welcome leaflet