Please keep the sunset peaceful. Do not let unruly animals spoil the magical views and vista & the peaceful pastime of sitting on the cottage terrace with a sundowner watching the local aircraft land in the field 1000ft beneath us. Keep the children from being too noisy also - in the Royal Forest and when high sound travels. The Countryside Code RESPECT PROTECT ENJOY   The Countryside Code's advice for the public in England and Wales see www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk for England and www.codcefngwlad.org.uk for Wales. When in the countryside please: Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs Leave gates and property as you find them Protect plants and animals, and take your litter home Keep dogs under close control Consider other people When in High Beeches please: Always close the front  gate at High Beeches after arrival & departure to keep animals from straying into the garden Always close & lock the garage-cum-games room door with its padlock. Animals enter especially at night - tho' check no birds are trapped  inside! .. and when in the Royal Forest of Dean & Wye Valley please: know your rights of access to different kinds of open country, including where you can horse ride, backpack, climb and cycle remember you must control your dog at all times so that it does not disturb or scare farm animals or wildlife. You should keep your dog on a short lead on areas of open country and common land between 1 March and 31 July to avoid worrying lambs and ewes, and disturbing nesting birds. Please also keep your dog on a lead during the lambing season on enclosed farmland (1 December to 30 June) be aware that our weather can change rapidly especially if you are visiting the Black Mountains or Brecon Beacons. When venturing into open country ensure you are correctly clothed and equipped. Always carry a map and compass and know how to use them. Be prepared to change your plans if conditions are adverse be careful not to disturb ruins and historic sites prevent uncontrolled moorland or forest fires. Moorland and forest vegetation can be dry at any time of the year, so do not light fires and be careful when siting camping stoves or barbeques Wild animals, ponies and livestock can behave unpredictably if you get too close, especially if they’re with their young - so give them plenty of space. Animals at HIGH BEECHES Remember animals are welcome at High Beeches but please not upstairs and do not use the garden or the grass in front of the property as their toilet.   They can be walked through the forest quite easily within minutes -   out of the front gate turn right to the road, and right again along the road past two properties - then follow that path down into the forest.  Alternatively, walk up the road straight in front of the property,  turning left at the first little path following that down and round to the left into the forest. Respect our Royal Forest of Dean & Wye Valley There are both legal and illegal boar in the Forest Remember the Rules Want to know more about the Wild Boar see the Guardian story For more information on the conservation of wildlife and landscape, and on countryside recreation visit http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-countryside/.  Visit the website for the Department of Environment, Food & Rural Affairs who issue guidelines in line with the principles of sustainable development and whose aims are improved enjoyment of an attractive and well managed countryside for all; and effective conservation of wildlife. If at Symonds Yat - which is ten minutes drive away from High Beeches - you can take dogs on board the boat trip down the river which is highly recommended. Please say you are guests of Lynda - you may get a discount and the dog going free .

Please do not allow your animals to chase sheep,  or our coalman when carrying coal for our supplies!     There are five sections of The Countryside Code dedicated to helping members of the public respect, protect and enjoy the countryside. Follow the links below for more information. Be safe, plan ahead and follow any signs Leave gates and property as you find them Protect plants and animals and take your litter home Keep dogs under close control Consider other people Sheep at High Beeches Remember to keep your animals safe as in the Countryside Code.  Also drive safe as you never know what could be around the corner Sheep have full rights to roam across the Royal Forest of Dean.  Another ancient right is pigs in the Forest. This allows the locals to graze their pigs in the forest in the autumn months, where they feed on the acorns from the oak trees. Occasionaly the hogs have wandered into the garden at High Beeches which is home to one of the oldest oak trees in a private garden residence. Do not be frightened of them - same rules as for encountering a wild boar!  The Countryside Code Côd Cefn Gwlad Respect - Protect - Enjoy for more information visit the Ramblers Association You can also take animals across the Wye on the old hand drawn ferry at Symonds Yat.   From the terrace at the cottage you look out to this Rock of outstanding beauty which is 500 ft below High Beeches!   We hope you and your pets enjoy your visit to High Beeches and the Royal Forest of Dean Need a vet when at  High Beeches? There is a Veterinary Surgery which has a friendly team with a wealth of experience in dealing with your sick pet and your pets preventative healthcare should they get ill when at High Beeches.   Sundean Veterinary Clinic is not too far away at Lydney. It has a team of vets and nurses working across the Royal Forest of Dean. They offer  services at an affordable price so do call them at below and to ask for their opening times.   Address:   Sundean Vet Clinic 9-11 High Street Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5DP   Tel:  01594 840404   Emergency Tel:  01594 840404   Email: info@sundeanvets.co.uk   Phones are covered 24hours a day for emergencies and dealt with directly by the practice     There are many activities you can do when in the Royal Forest of Dean & Wye Valley and where you can be accompanied by your pets. For more information vist Forest of Dean Activities Go Ape! near High Beeches   When staying at High Beeches not far away Swing through the trees and share a great day out experience at Mallards Pike Lake Royal Forest of Dean for more info also visit the Go Ape! website   For direction on how to get to swinging by for some tree time not far from High Beeches you can print out a map

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