Learning about the Countryside Code

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History of the Countryside Code

These resources and activity ideas share information on how and why the Countryside Code came into existence and explains how it has evolved over time.

Find out about the history of the Countryside Code and how it has evolved over time. Watch our ‘Why do we have a Countryside Code’ video.

Understanding the Countryside Code

This resource shares several ideas to encourage your learners to investigate the purpose of the Countryside Code, consider their own views of the countryside and discuss how the Countryside Code might appear in the future.

In this video, children from a school in Cardiff share what they think about Shaun the Sheep's adventures with the Countryside Code and why it's important to respect, protect and enjoy the countryside responsibly.

Cardiff pupils learn about the Countryside Code with Shaun the Sheep

Walking dogs in the countryside

A great resource to aid a debate, this information note shares information on how to care for dogs whilst walking them in the countryside and how to respect other users and the land they are walking on.

Information note – Walking dogs in the countryside

Further information about the Countryside Code

We all have a responsibility to protect our countryside and open spaces for current and future generations. Advice for visitors, land managers and trail users is available on the Countryside code family webpage.

Or you and your learners might like to check out the videos shared on our Countryside Code YouTube Playlist.

Not sure where to go?

Explore our woodlands, nature reserves, trails and open access land. Our places to visit webpages allow you to search by places to go or activities to do.