FROM 1ST JANUARY 2020, ALL COMMERCIAL DOG WALKERS AND PEOPLE WHO RUN OUTDOOR FITNESS GROUPS WILL REQUIRE A PERMIT TO OPERATE ON THERFIELD HEATH. Please get in touch with us to arrange one if this affects you.

Drones: Please DO NOT fly drones anywhere over Therfield Heath – more

Dogs: Please ensure you always pick up any dog faeces left by your dog – no matter where it is on site. Please ensure your dog is always under control and is on a lead near sheep and the cafe.

Litter: Please do not leave litter anywhere on site. Please take your rubbish home with you.

Byelaws: Here is a brief summary of our byelaws:

  • Do not obstruct or annoy other users
  • No horse riding
  • No erection of any structures
  • No driving or parking on the Heath or Greens
  • No bicycles or motorcycles
  • No removing any plant or soil
  • No hunting shooting or trapping. No intentional disturbance of any animal
  • No fires or throwing of lighted matches, no BBQs, no fireworks
  • No loud music
  • No gliders or model aircraft
  • No metal detectors
  • No commercial activity

for more detail see the full Byelaws.

SSSI: There are also a list of operations requiring consent from Natural England in relation to the SSSI.