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Much of the countryside encompassed within the legislation is upland moor and heath and is identified on OS Explorer Maps by peach-coloured (open land) and light green (woodland) tints. Access points on the ground are usually identified by a circular brown and white symbol of a walking figure. Within these areas you have a right to wander (but not cycle), even where there is no path, but there are responsibilities too. These are generally common sense, such as following the Countryside Code (see www.openaccess.gov.uk) and being careful not to cause damage. Dogs are generally permitted too, but should be on a close lead near livestock and during the bird breeding season (1 March to 31 July). However, on some grouse moors, specifically those around Barden Moor and Barden Fell, dogs are not allowed at any time other than on designated public footpaths. Landowners are entitled to suspend or restrict access for short periods, for example during the grouse shooting season or while heather and gorse burning takes place. There may also be restrictions for conservation purposes. Such closures are notified in advance and should be respected, but do not affect any public rights of way that may run across the land.