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symbol of peace and hope and beauty. Behind me stretched 100 miles and more of
wandering through an enchanting, scenic part of Britain, and Bath Abbey represented
its completion. The Cotswold Way ended for me as memorably as it had begun. And
in between? Well, in between there had been colour, history, romance, peace - an
ever-evolving experience through a constantly changing series of landscapes. A walk,
it was, of considerable beauty. What more could anyone ask?
May your experience of the Cotswold Way be as rich and memorable as each of mine
has been.
And finally, as you set out to walk the Cotswold Way, please remember that the coun-
tryside needs your care and respect.
The Country Code
1
Enjoy the countryside and respect its life and work.
2
Guard against all risks of fire.
3
Fasten all gates.
4
Keep dogs under close control.
5
Keep to public paths across farmland.
6
Use gates and stiles to cross fences, hedges and walls.
7
Leave livestock, crops and machinery alone.
8
Take litter home.
9
Help to keep all water clean.
10
Protect wildlife, plants and trees.
11
Take special care on country roads.
12
Make no unnecessary noise.
The Country Code follows in the wake of principles set down by Octavia Hill, a champi-
on of the countryside and one of the founders of the National Trust, who wrote in the
early days of the 20th century:
