11/08/2025
As part of your DofE journey, you’ll be spending time outdoors, exploring and enjoying the natural world.
It’s your responsibility to help protect the beautiful landscapes, wildlife, and communities you encounter. Simple action such as closing gates behind you to keep animals safe, or sticking to marked paths to avoid damaging habitats make all the difference. In fact, there are many ways you can have a positive impact while out on expedition.
When you're out exploring, it's important to respect the environment. Here are a few key parts of the Countryside Code to keep in mind;
1. Leave gates as you find them
2. Leave no trace
3. Respect livestock
4. Stick to the pathways
5. Follow the signs
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Read more here: https://www.dofe.org/do/countrysidecode/