To keep everybody safe and happy every effort has been made to create a route suitable for all permitted users, but enjoyment of the Trans Pennine Trail relies on everybody showing consideration to each other:

All users

• where different paths, or sides of the path are signed for different user groups - please keep to yours
• if in a group, please do not walk or ride across the whole width of the path, leave space for others to pass you easily
• take great care where the Trans Pennine Trail crosses or follows roads
• take all your litter home & be careful with cigarette ends due to risk of fire
• dog owners - please clean up after your pet - dog mess spoils the trail & adjacent areas for other people and poses health risks
• keep close control of your dog - preferably on a short lead, especially where farm animals are present

Horse Riders

• use only sections of the trail where horses are allowed
• do not use the trail unless you can control your horse - you may encounter walkers, people using wheelchairs and scooters, cyclists, dogs and bridges over road, rail & water
• do not canter or gallop on shared sections of the trail
• please avoid damaging trail surfaces & don't ride on the grass central dividing strip

Horse riders and cyclists

• warn others when you approach from behind so you do not startle people as you pass by - call politely or use a bell/hooter
• slow down when approaching other users who are unpredictable, particularly children or animals; remember too, some people may have a hearing impairment
• helmets & high visibility clothing will add to your safety
• please ride in single file on narrow sections
  

Cyclists

• must not use this route for racing competitions or speed trials
• on canal towpaths - read & abide by the British Waterways code for cyclists
• please be prepared to dismount occasionally - on steep access ramps, or on limited sections (such as restricted width bridges)
• where the trail is a designated bridleway, cyclists should give way to other users
• be careful with your speed - especially on slopes or where visibility ahead is limited

Please enjoy the Trans Pennine Trail and help others to do so too!