Codes of conduct

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Approximately 1 million visitors use Nene Park every year. To ensure that every visitor has a safe and enjoyable time and to protect the special interests of the site, we would appreciate the help and cooperation of all visitors.

Rangers and other staff will be pleased to help you and to answer any questions you may have. Please follow their advice. In an emergency outside office hours the duty Ranger can be contacted on 07860 308081.

Countryside Code
For your own and others safe and enjoyable use of the countryside, please follow the Countryside Code. Please visit the Natural England website for the Countryside Code

Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs Leave gates and property as you find them Protect plants and animals and take your litter home Keep dogs under close control Consider other people

Cycling

• Only ride on the designated routes.

• Please be aware of other Park users, especially walkers and horse-riders and adjust yours speed accordingly.

• We advise the wearing of safety helmets at all times.

• Please do not ride your bike on the pavements around the Visitor Centre.

• Use a bell to warn other Park users of your approach especially when approaching from behind.

Dog Walkers

• Please keep your dog under close control at all times.

• Please clean up after your dog and use the dog bins provided.

• Do not leave your dog unattended in a vehicle on hot days.

• Please be aware that allowing your dog to be out of control in a field containing livestock is an offence.

Horses

• Only ride on the designated routes - route leaflet

• Please be aware of other Park users.

For information about horse riding and codes of conduct please see the British Horse Society website
 

Litter
Please take all your litter home. Remember that litter can cause injury to people and wildlife and can also increase the risk of fire. If you have to leave it behind then please use the litter bins provided. Recycle as much of it as you can, you will now see recycling bins throughout Ferry Meadows.

Picnics & Barbecues

• Please take all your litter home. Recycle as much as you can.

• Permanent Barbecue stands are available on a first come basis and are located adjacent to the Watersports car park and alongside the Coach Park - barbecue information leaflet

• You can use your own Barbecue providing they are on a stand, disposable barbecues that come into contact directly with the ground or table tops must not be used unless placed on an insulating surface.

• Barbecues must be sited a safe distance from buildings & vegetation.

• Please do not obstruct footpaths or other routes.

• Have some means of extinguishing a fire close at hand, especially during dry periods.

• Never leave Barbecues unattended, extinguish all fires before leaving.

• Please do not put hot ashes into litter bins or empty onto the ground.

Water Safety
The lakes and river are deep and the water is untreated. Inflatable craft are not permitted on any of the lakes.

DO NOT SWIM OR PADDLE - it is dangerous. In Winter keep off the ice.

Lifebuoy are located around the lakes. They are here for emergency use only, please don’t interfere with them they are for your safety.  Be aware of the dangers of Water and especially make children aware. Please visit RoSPA Water & Leisure Safety