Tread lightly leaflet 2026

This document contains important guidelines for enjoying the Cairngorms National Park responsibly and protecting its special environment. To prevent wildfires and safeguard unique wildlife, there's a seasonal fire ban from 1 April to 30 September, meaning no campfires or barbecues are allowed; if you need to cook, please use a gas stove. When exploring, keep your dog on a short lead, especially between April and August in areas with ground-nesting birds, and always avoid disturbing farm animals. It's crucial to leave no trace of your visit by camping away from sensitive areas, packing out all your rubbish, and moving on after a few nights. For hygiene, use public toilets when available, or if not, go at least 30 meters from any water sources, burying solid waste and taking your toilet paper with you. When on the water, please respect wildlife and other users by giving them space and avoiding nesting areas. By following these simple rules, you can help keep the Cairngorms National Park beautiful for everyone.

This document contains important guidelines for enjoying the Cairngorms National Park responsibly and protecting its unique environment and wildlife. To prevent wildfires, please don't light fires or use barbecues from 1 April to 30 September, and instead use gas or liquid fuel stoves for cooking. When walking your dog, always keep it on a lead near ground-nesting birds between April and August, and also around livestock or in designated wildlife areas. If you're camping, choose your spot carefully away from buildings and paths, leave no trace of your visit, and move your camp every few nights. Remember to respect water sources by using public toilets or going at least 30 metres away from lakes and rivers, burying solid waste, and taking all toilet paper with you. Finally, when on the water, be considerate of wildlife and other users, avoiding nesting sites and following local rules. By following these simple rules, you'll help keep the National Park special for everyone.

This document contains important guidelines for enjoying the Cairngorms National Park responsibly and helping to protect its special environment. To prevent wildfires and safeguard wildlife, campfires and barbecues are banned between 1 April and 30 September; if you are cooking, please use a gas stove. When exploring, keep your dog on a lead, especially from April to August in areas where ground-nesting birds are present, as this protects their vulnerable eggs and chicks. If you are camping, remember to leave no trace by setting up away from buildings and paths, moving your campsite every few days, and always taking all your rubbish with you. When you need to use the toilet outdoors, move at least 30 metres from any water sources, dig a small hole for solid waste, and carry out all toilet paper. Finally, if you are enjoying the water, be mindful of wildlife and other users, respecting any conservation signs and avoiding nesting areas.

This document contains important guidance for visitors to the Cairngorms National Park, encouraging everyone to enjoy the outdoors responsibly and protect its natural beauty. To prevent wildfires, fires and charcoal barbecues are not allowed between 1 April and 30 September; instead, please use camping stoves for cooking. If you're walking with your dog, keep it on a short lead from April to August, especially near ground-nesting birds and livestock, and always follow local signs. When wild camping, it's essential to leave no trace, camp away from buildings and roads, and pack out all your rubbish. For toilet breaks without facilities, go well away from water, dig a small hole for waste, and take all toilet paper with you. Finally, when using the lochs and rivers, please give wildlife plenty of space and respect other users. By following these simple steps, we can all help look after this special place for nature and people.

This document contains important guidelines for visitors to the Cairngorms National Park, encouraging everyone to behave respectfully and help protect this special place. To prevent wildfires and protect wildlife, please avoid lighting campfires or using grills between 1 April and 30 September; instead, use gas or liquid fuel camping stoves for cooking. Dog owners should keep their pets on a short lead from April to August, especially near ground-nesting birds and livestock, and always follow local signs. When wild camping, remember to leave no trace by camping away from buildings and water, packing out all rubbish, and moving on after a couple of nights. If you need to go to the toilet outdoors, move at least 30 meters away from water sources, paths, and buildings, digging a small hole for solid waste and taking all toilet paper with you. Finally, when enjoying activities like canoeing or swimming, always be considerate of wildlife and other park users, keeping a respectful distance from animals and their nesting sites.

This document contains important guidelines for visiting the Cairngorms National Park responsibly. To protect the beautiful landscape and its wildlife, visitors are asked not to light bonfires or charcoal barbecues between 1 April and 30 September, using gas or liquid stoves instead. Dog owners should keep their pets on a leash, especially from April to August in areas with ground-nesting birds or near livestock, to prevent disturbance. For wild camping, it's crucial to leave no trace: camp away from roads and buildings, move regularly, and take all litter with you. When needing to use the toilet, go at least 30 metres from water and paths, burying solid waste and packing out toilet paper. Finally, if you're enjoying the water, please respect wildlife and other users by giving them space, particularly in nesting areas.

This document contains important advice for enjoying the Cairngorms National Park responsibly and protecting its special environment. To prevent wildfires and safeguard nature, please do not use open fires or grills between 1 April and 30 September, instead using gas or liquid fuel stoves for cooking. If you have a dog, keep it on a short lead from April to August, especially near ground-nesting birds and livestock, and always follow local signs. When wild camping, remember to leave no trace, pitching away from others and removing all your waste. If you need to go to the toilet, move at least 30 metres away from water, buildings, and paths, burying faeces and taking sanitary items with you. Finally, when on the water, respect wildlife and other users by giving them space, particularly avoiding nesting areas.

This document contains important guidelines for visitors to the Cairngorms National Park, aiming to protect its natural beauty and ensure everyone can enjoy it responsibly. It asks people not to light fires or use barbecues between 1 April and 30 September to prevent wildfires, and to use gas camping stoves if they need to cook. Dog owners should keep their pets on a short lead from April to August, especially near ground-nesting birds and livestock. When camping, remember to leave no trace by staying away from buildings and paths, camping in small groups, and always taking all rubbish with you. If you need a toilet and there isn't one available, go at least 30 metres away from water sources, dig a hole for solid waste, and take your toilet paper with you. Finally, please respect other people and wildlife when enjoying the water, giving animals space and avoiding their nesting areas.

This document contains important guidelines for respecting nature and others when visiting Cairngorms National Park. To protect wildlife and prevent fires, remember there is a ban on open fires and barbecues from 1 April to 30 September; instead, use gas stoves for cooking. If you're bringing a dog, please keep it on a short lead, especially from April to August, to avoid disturbing ground-nesting birds, and always stay clear of farm animals. When wild camping, leave no trace by pitching away from buildings and paths, camping for only a few nights, and taking all rubbish with you. If there are no public toilets, make sure to go to the toilet at least 30 metres away from any water and bury your waste, taking toilet paper with you. Finally, respect other water users and wildlife by staying away from nesting areas when enjoying activities like kayaking or swimming. By following these simple rules, you'll help keep the National Park special for everyone.

This document contains important advice for enjoying the Cairngorms National Park responsibly. To help protect wildlife and the beautiful landscape, visitors should avoid fires and barbecues between 1 April and 30 September, using camping stoves instead. Dog owners must keep their pets on a short lead from April to August, especially near ground-nesting birds and protected wildlife. When wild camping, always leave no trace by packing out all litter, camping in small groups away from sensitive areas, and moving locations regularly. If you need to use the toilet outdoors, make sure you are at least 30 meters away from water, dig a hole for solids, and take all toilet paper with you. Everyone should also respect other visitors and wildlife when using lochs and rivers, giving space to animals and following local signs.