The park is available for a number of different user groups so it is important that everyone takes responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others.  This page serves as a guide to help park users to get the most out of their visit.

·         Walkers have right of way.

-Walkers are the most vulnerable users of the pathways so give them plenty of room if you are on a bike or on horseback.

·         Please keep your dogs under control.

-Please use a lead if you have one

-Pick up after your dog-bags are available from the wardens!

·         Cyclists, please keep your speed down.

-High speed can make it difficult to stop

-Try to warn others of your approach, but remember that other users may not hear your bell.

·         Drivers, stick to 6mph on the park

-Or even leave your vehicle in the main car park-the walk will do you good!

·         Horse riders, please keep to a walking pace.

-this will reduce the chance of collision.

·         Fishermen, be careful of other park users.

-Always check behind you before casting.

·         Please use the pathways sensibly

-Cyclists are advised to wear safety helmets

-Cycling with your dog on a lead can be very dangerous.

·         Be safe around the lakes

-take care when approaching the lakes, remember, the banks may be slippery and area of the lake are deep.

·         Do not remove or tamper with life buoys

-the buoys are to be used in an emergency, if they are removed from a station it could cost someone their life.

·         Do not use motorbikes on the anywhere on the park

-This type of behaviour can cause serious injury and distress to other park users.

-Noise can also spoil others enjoyment of the park.

·         Please respect the property of adjoining landowners.

-There is no public access to the land surrounding the park, please respect this.

·         Be considerate to other park users.

-Not doing so could spoil others enjoyment of the park.