Farmyards

Although access rights do not extend to farmyards, many people take access through farmyards when following paths and tracks.

In practice:

• If a right of way or core path goes through a farmyard, you can follow this at any time
• If a reasonable, passable alternative route is signposted around the farmyard and buildings, then you should follow this.

In the absence of a right of way, core path or reasonable, signposted route around the farmyard and buildings, you might be able to go through the farmyard if the farmer is content or if access has been taken on a customary basis in the past; or you could exercise your access rights by going around the farmyard and buildings. If you do go through a farmyard, proceed safely and carefully, watch out for machinery or livestock, and respect the privacy of those living on the farm.