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 Only ride at speeds that are safe for the trail ahead. You don’t know what’s around the next corner.

 Make other users aware of your presence by calling out a greeting if approaching walkers or horse riders from the rear.

 Always give way to horse riders and walkers.

 Be respectful and courteous to other users.

 Choose your route carefully, especially when the ground is wet, to minimise erosion.

 Avoid abrupt braking and skidding, thus reducing trail damage.

 Make sure your bike is safe to ride and be prepared for emergencies.

 Wear a helmet and protective clothing.

Waymarking

Waymarking on the North Downs is generally excellent, and you will find waymarkers on gates and signposts at regular intervals and at path junctions – where you need them most. Bridleways are indicated with blue arrows and in the case of the NDW those arrows incorporate the acorn emblem, which indicates long-distance paths (LDP) in England and Wales. Byways are indicated with red arrows. Footpaths are indicated with yellow arrows, which are, of course, out of bounds to mountain bikers and horse riders.