As well as the Countryside Code, there are a number of others which provide useful advice and guidance. They include:

The Inland Waters Small Passenger Boat Code

This code will give you safety advice and guidance if you are piloting a vessel that carries no more than 12 passengers and are not going to sea but are simply operating in harbour areas, estuaries, lakes, rivers and canals. To find out more, click here .

Beach Safety Code

This commonsense code is geared to making both beach and coast enjoyable and safe. To find out more go to the SeaSmart page on go to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency website.

Boat Safety Code

If you are sailing, rowing, outboarding, canoeing or on a jet ski it is important to keep safe, protect others and be prepared for risks and emergencies. Download the MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) safety leaflet from the website .

Waterways Code

Whether you enjoy boating, cycling, angling or are using an unpowered craft, go to the British Waterways website to download your own version of the Waterways Code.

Highway Code

Whether you are a motorist, motorcyclist, cyclist, pedestrian or horse rider, go to the Highway Code website for details about the rules and regulations that govern transport on the roads and highways.

Moorland Code

Developed by the Moorland Access Advisory Group, it is based on the Countryside Code but with additional information for accessing moorland. Click here for more information.

Birdwatchers Code

The RSPB has put together a birdwatchers' code to help the three million adults and countless children to carry on enjoying this most rewarding and peaceful of pastimes.