Holiday Trails

The holiday season offers a fantastic chance to embrace and take in our surroundings, making lifelong memories with friends and family. However, it can also cause stress and expensive expenses at this time. We are providing you with walking routes to do with friends, family, or even on your own because of this. Why not visit some of Kent’s charming locations? Read on to learn more about how to maintain the environment and discover lovely walking routes close by.

The Countryside Law

It’s crucial to follow the Countryside Code when exploring the countryside. This guide is here to help you through nature whether you are in the city, along the coast, or in a city park. According to Natural England research, 80 % of kids want to learn more about the Countryside Code and do more to protect the environment.

The Sheep’s Guide to the Countryside Code should be avoided:

Bring your litter inside.

Take your trash and food waste home, use public trash cans, or recycle if you can, and remember to bring a bag. Litter can be harmful to wildlife and livestock and ruins the beauty of the countryside.

respect for nature

respect for nature – do not cause damage or disturbance. Leave rocks, stone, plants and trees as you find them and take care not to disturb wildlife including birds that nest on the ground.

As soon as you see gates, leave them.

Follow directions on signs or leave gates and other property where you find them. Make sure the last person in a group is aware of how to exit the gates.

Bin it and bag it.

Because it can make people, animals, and wildlife ill, always clean up your dog’s poop. You should take it home and use your own trash can if you ca n’t find a public one.

Do n’t start any fires.

Be cautious around cigarettes and naked flames. Use BBQs only when the signs say they are permitted. Always extinguish your BBQ, ensure that the ashes are cold, and dispose of them properly. Fires can be just as destructive to people and property as they are to wildlife and habitats.

Shaun the Sheep offers a wealth of additional helpful hints and resources for the family to use. Click here to learn more.

Safely strolling your dog through the countryside

It’s crucial to make sure you are walking your dog safely in the countryside in addition to adhering to the Countryside Code. Check out our guide on how to best protect dogs to help make dog walks stress-free and safer for both dogs and farm animals. By reading our guide, you can take in Kent’s scenery while avoiding unintentional harm or distress to sheep and cattle. On our page, you can learn how to be safe around cattle, access land, and permissive access. Click here to learn more.