Coastal Code
Coastal Code
The Norfolk Coast Partnership provide information on how to enjoy the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in a sustainable way. This Coastal Code has been developed by local organisations and people who wish to safeguard the area. With the gradual easing of Covid-19 restrictions over the coming months, we hope it is a handy reminder for all and tourism businesses are welcome to share this information as they wish.
Enjoy Respect Protect – Enjoy your visit and stay safe
Prepare any relevant maps, guidebooks and other information to take with you
Take account of weather conditions and tide times www.ukho.gov.uk/easytide
Check for up-to-date advice and restrictions, e.g. limits on access in the breeding season
Let someone know where you’re going and when you expect to return
Respect people and place
Read local updates/information and act on any advice given
Use public transport, walk or cycle
If using the car, please drive and park responsibly
Keep to paths/routes and leave gates as you find them
Use public waste bins or take litter home
Shop locally and use local services
Protect the area and its wildlife
Take care not to disturb wildlife
Keep away from cordoned areas
Ensure you don’t harm, destroy or remove any wildlife/plants/rocks
Only light fires and/or BBQs in designated places
Extra guidance for dog-walkers:
Be aware of, and adhere to, restrictions limiting where dogs can go
Keep your dog close to you and under your control
Use a lead when needed or requested
Prevent your dog from approaching cordoned areas
Bag and bin your dog’s poo
Times to take extra care:
At breeding times and when over-wintering, animals and birds and their young are particularly vulnerable. Check your visits don’t disturb them:
Bird breeding season is the beginning of March to the end of August
Bird wintering season is the beginning of November to the end of March
Common seal breeding season is the beginning of June to the end of August
Grey seal breeding season is the beginning of November to the end of January
We hope you enjoy your visit.
The code can be found on our website at http://www.norfolkcoastaonb.org.uk/partnership/coastal-code/1081
Catherine Leigh
Norfolk Coast Partnership
South Wing, Fakenham Fire Station
Norwich Road
Fakenham
Norfolk NR21 8BB