Safety

Useful advice for dog owners and tips to follow when encountering unfamiliar or aggressive dogs.

Find tips, guidance and training opportunities to support you when faced with an emergency on a group walk – whether cut & grazes, or something more serious.

• First aid advice
• First aid training

Tips to follow when walking near livestock, particularly in spring and when walking with dogs.

Advice on insects and how best to deal with bites and stings.

Tips to follow when encountering horses on bridleways, roads and in fields with rights of way over them.

Advice for walkers when walking on roads, including what to do when there is no pavement.

Roads and streets are an important part of the walking environment, we've provided some informaiton on initiatives that have helped make them more walking friendly.

• Winter walking tips for Scotland

Advice for walkers during times of flooding to help you stay safe when out walking.

Tips on staying safe if you go out walking alone.

Advice for walkers when crossing a railway line using a level crossing.

If you’re a keen walker, there’s a good chance that you’ve walked on land owned by the Ministry of Defence (MOD). Here are the dangers, and how to stay safe.

Some helpful tips on preventing and treating blisters.

Advice on keeping hydrated and maintaining your enegry levels when out walking.