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COUNTRYANDCOASTALCODE
Departure:
Leavethepitchcleanandtidy.
On leaving check out with reception, paying
therequireddues.
Onnoaccountshould:
•Litter be disposed of other than in the
receptaclesprovided.
•Water be allowed to escape from the
vehicle.
•Chemicaltoiletsbeemptiedexceptintothe
disposalplacesagreedwiththelandowner.
•Washing or similar to be hung outside of
thevehicle.
Handbook
Before using the caravan, all aspects of the
handbooksshouldbereadandadheredto.
Environment
Care and consideration should be taken to
protecttheenvironment.
ObservetheCountryandCoastalCodesshown
below.
The Country Code
Enjoythecountrysidebutrespectitslifeand
work.
More people than ever before are exploring
the countryside, interested in farming, plant
life,birdwatchingorjustobservingthegeneral
wildlife.Whateveryourinterest,thereisalot
to learn, but please observe the following
code.
Guardagainstallriskofres.Hayandheath
land catch alight easily and once ablaze are
veryhardtoputout.Rememberrespreads
quickly.
Keeptothepublicpathsacrossfarmland.
Usegates andstilesto cross fences, hedges
andwalls.
Leave livestock, crops and machinery alone.
Viewfromadistance.
Take your litter home; it is unsightly and
harmfultowildlife.
Helptokeepallwaterclean.
Takespecialcareoncountryroads
Makenounnecessarynoise.MostAnimalsare
timid;noisescandisturbthemunnecessarily.If
youwanttogetthebestoutofthecountryside,
travelaroundasquietlyaspossible.
The Coastal Code
As our coastlines are increasingly used
for recreation and education, the following
suggestions are made to enable us to enjoy
ourinheritanceandpreserveitforposterity.
Do not trample about, or move rocks
unnecessarily.
Donotfrightensealsorseabirds.
Donotspearsh.
Donotspilldetergents,solventsorfuelfrom
boatsasthesecankillmarinelife.
Whenusingaboat,moderateyourspeed,the
washfromafastboatcandestroybothbanks
andnests.
Live molluscs and crustaceans need not be
collectedassouvenirs,deadshellscanusually
befound.
Shellsh can take years to grow and nes
can be imposed for not observing national
regulations.
Donotpullupseaweedunnecessarily.
Makeyourvisitinstructive,notdestructive.
Lookatmaterial,don’tremoveit.Takenotes
andphotographs,notspecimens.
Observe bye-laws and be considerate to
others.
National Trust property or Country Parks
haveregulationstoprotectthewildlife.Follow
these.
Roof Loading
Donotallowchildrentoclimbonthe
roofofyourcaravan.
Takespecialcarewhenontheroofparticularly
in wet or frosty weather conditions, as the
surface could be slippery. Always wear
practical footwear when climbing onto your
vehicle.
Safety and Security
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Yourattentionisdrawntothenotice
xedinyourCaravanadvisingonre
protection,ventilationandwhattodo
incaseofre.