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‘Right To Roam’ Is Not For Rover Remember The Lead When Taking Dogs On Access Land This Summer
People planning to take their dogs walkies on access land this summer are being urged by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) to be aware that between 1 March and 31 July dogs must be kept on a 2 metre lead and that dogs are totally excluded from some areas. As large areas of access land in the upper north west, north east and Wales open this bank holiday weekend (28 May), CLA is concerned that dog-walkers may unwittingly disturb nesting birds or livestock."We urge people visiting moorland areas to take care that they or their dogs do not to disturb nesting birds," said Mark Hudson, President of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), "Birds such as golden plover, black grouse, merlin, lapwing and curlew choose heather moorlands, included in the new access areas, as their nesting sites. There are also likely to be sheep and cows with young on open land areas. "Before they head off, walkers should read The Moorland Visitor's Code which offers good guidance; and they should check local signs about keeping dogs on leads and about where dogs are not allowed." All walkers are being urged to make three checks before they set off: check precisely where the new access land is; check what they can and can't do on the access land; and check that the land isn't closed (or closed to dogs) for wildlife, farming or safety reasons. This may sound like a lot of hard work but caring walkers will want to ensure that they aren't putting themselves, wildlife and livestock in danger or impinging on the land management practices which are the lifeblood of the countryside. To safely enjoy using the new right of access to open country the Country Land & Business Association recommends that you plan ahead by checking: 1. WHERE you can go - Use a new Ordnance Survey Explorer Map that shows open access land - Check the maps on www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk or call 08450100 3298 (For access land in Wales: www.ccw.gov.uk or call 0845 1306229) - Check the local information points and signage showing suggested routes 2. WHAT you can do - Respect the Countryside Code and the Moorland Visitor's Code - Understand your rights by reading the information on www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk or "Countryside Access and the new rights" leaflet - Call the helpline if you have any questions 08450100 3298 3. WHEN you can go - Check for local restrictions to access land on www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk - Check the local access information points - Respect the signs: they are there to protect you 19 May 2005 |
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