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Code of Conduct ı Always follow the Highway code ı Be considerate to other users, and give way to pedestrians and horse riders ı Take particular care at junctions, when downhill and on loose surfaces ı Ride in single file on narrow or busy roads ı Consider wearing a helmet and high visibility clothing ı Fit a bell and use it, don’t surprise people ı Railways – only cross the railway line at permitted level crossings, obey the safety warning signs and look and listen before crossing ı Motorbikes are not permitted on the off-road paths ı Cars – if you need to bring your car, please park only in designated car parks ı Horse-riders, for their own safety, are not permitted along the path adjacent to the Railway

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