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Recreation activities

Paragliding. Glen Clunie. ©George Logan/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Air sports

Before venturing off to enjoy a spot of paragliding or kitesurfing, please ensure you check your access rights.

Young Climbers at Cummingston. ©Ash Tooth/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Climbing

Check how the Code affects you before you hit the crags or mountains.

Cycling in Glen Tanar NNR. ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Cycling

Whether you're tackling a rough track or a well-worn path, check how the Code affects you.

Kitty Walker from the Forth and Tay disabled ramblers group and Mark Beaumont round the world cyclist at Loch Leven NNR, Tayside and Clackmannanshire Area. ©Lorne Gill/SNH For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Disabled access

The Code offers specific advice for disabled access too. Check it here before you go.

Dog walker on a woodland path near Dunkeld. ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Dogs and dog walking

When out walking your dog, it's important you understand your responsibilities before exercising your access rights.

People dog walking in woodland, the Hermitage, Dunkeld, Tayside and Clackmannanshire Area. © Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Events

If you're organising a race, sponsored walk or other outdoor event, read our guidance to help keep you Code compliant.

Horse riding.  ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Horse riding

Have some fun in the saddle whilst benefiting from Scotland's unique access rights.

Woman tending the plants in Blackford allotments, Edinburgh.  © George Logan/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Picking wild berries and mushrooms

If you're out picking wild fungi or berries check how the Code affects you.

Family picnic Strathfarrar. © Ash Tooth/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Picnicking

Enjoy al fresco dining , by checking here how to best do it responsibly.

Canoe Canoeing on Loch Morlich, Glenmore, Cairngorm National Park._©Lorne Gill/SNH 
Image Library Code: Morlich-D6730

Water sports

Experience the exhilaration or the calmness of Scotland's water, whilst exercising your access rights.

©Roddy MacMinn/SNH.  For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Wild camping

Get away from it all, and enjoy sleeping under the stars whilst heeding advice from the Code.

A couple sea watching from the Oban to Lochboisdale ferry. ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Wildlife watching and surveys

Enjoy your local wildlife without disturbing anything .



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