Guides

Environment

Practical ways to enjoy adventure activities and look after the places they happen. Pick a guide below to get started.

Responsible adventure in the UK

What it means to enjoy adventure activities while looking after the places they happen, and the questions worth asking a provider.

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The seven Leave No Trace principles in plain English, and how each one applies to a group activity day.

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How to enjoy coasteering, surfing, paddleboarding and beach days while protecting seabirds, shoreline plants and rock pools.

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Simple habits for paddlers, rafters, gorge walkers and anglers that protect water quality, riverbanks and wildlife.

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Guidelines for seals, dolphins, seabirds and other marine wildlife when you are on a boat, board or beach.

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What catch and release means, how to handle a fish with care, and what to ask a charter skipper before a sea fishing or shark fishing trip.

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Practical ways to cut down on single use plastic, food waste and rubbish when you are organising a group activity day.

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Ideas for car sharing, minibuses, trains and buses, and how to ask a provider about travel before you book.

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How a team can spend a day helping nature, what the work involves and how to find a charity or provider to organise it.

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How to look after hills, moors and mountains when you climb, walk, cycle or take part in an activity day in the uplands.

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A plain English guide to footpaths, bridleways, access land and Scottish access rights, and why they matter for activity days.

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