Tread lightly leaflet 2026 - Arabic
Cairngorms National Park Guidelines
Let’s Tread Carefully in the National Park
Don’t Light Campfires or BBQs
To avoid wildfires and protect the Cairngorms National Park, its stunning landscapes, and unique wildlife, a seasonal fire ban has been implemented.
It is not permitted to light campfires or BBQs between April 1st and September 30th. Limited exceptions apply; details can be found at cairngorms.co.uk/fires.
Protect our National Park: No flames, no sparks.
Hold the Leash: Be Responsible Dog Walkers
From April to August, in areas with ground-nesting birds, please keep your dog on a short leash or close to you. In protected wildlife areas, please follow signs and keep your dog on a leash when requested. On farms, please stay away from animals and do not take dogs into fields with young livestock.
When ground-nesting birds are disturbed, eggs or young birds are at risk of predation. You can help prevent this by keeping your dog on a leash.
You can help keep the Cairngorms National Park a special place by enjoying it responsibly, respecting others, and caring for the environment.
Scottish Outdoor Access Code
Please follow the guidelines in this leaflet, on signs, and advice from rangers or land managers. Guidelines may vary from one area to another.
Continue to Tread Carefully: Leave No Trace
By leaving no trace, you can play an important role in caring for the Cairngorms for both people and nature.
Leave No Trace When Wild Camping
Camp away from buildings, roads, paths, and historical sites. Ensure you do not disturb wildlife or others. Camp in small groups and move after two or three nights. Remove all traces of your camping, including litter.
Cook Food With Care
According to the seasonal fire ban, it is not permitted to light campfires, even for cooking (including fire pits, etc.), or use charcoal or firewood for BBQs between April 1st and September 30th. Details can be found at cairngorms.co.uk/fires.
If you need to cook, you must use a gas or liquid fuel camping stove or a gas BBQ.
If You Need to Urinate, Stay Away from Water
Use a public toilet if one is available. If there isn’t a public toilet, you should urinate at least 30 meters from lochs, rivers, and streams, and away from buildings and paths. Solid waste should be buried in a hole, and toilet paper or sanitary products should be taken with you.
The pristine waters and wetlands of the Cairngorms are a refuge for wildlife. You can help protect them.
Respect Other Water Users
If you are paddling or swimming, remember that you are sharing lochs and rivers with wildlife and anglers. Give space to wildlife and avoid nesting areas, such as islands and vegetated areas. Follow local signs regarding protected areas or seasonal restrictions.