Codes of Conduct
General
- Consider only using those footpaths on the edges of the river.
- On the East bank the paved Downs-Link path, and
- On the Western side, the raised embankment.
- Using some of those unofficial ‘paths’ through the salt-marsh can result in disturbance of birds and damage to the delicate plantlife. The photo here is an example of an unofficial path to avoid.
Dog Walking
- Keep your dog on a lead or under close control (e.g. not running towards birds resting and feeding) and keep to the official footpaths while walking along the river and estuary.
- Please scoop that poop, and bin it – bagged and abandoned is just as bad!
- Please avoid letting your dog enter the water, particularly if they are medicated or carrying flea treatment.
We work closely with the Adur River Recovery Project - find out more here about how your dog can become an ambassador for the river: https://www.adur-river-recovery.org/news-stories/river-recovery-dogs
Wingfoiling
- Protect the saltmarsh, always rig and derig above the high tide mark
- Launch around high tide to reduce mudflat & saltmarsh damage
- Always enter and exit by the existing mud channel
- Always paddle back to the mud channel when exiting the water
- Consider avoiding December to March to protect over-wintering birds.
- Clean, Check and Dry your equipment to prevent the spread of non-native species. https://www.nonnativespecies.org/what-can-i-do/check-clean-dry/
Paddling (Kayaking, Paddleboarding)
- Stay in the main river channel
- Launch at designated slip ways rather than over the salt marsh or mudflats.
- Enjoy wildlife—look, don’t linger and if necessary try to get low on your paddleboard.
- Keep your distance, especially at low tide
- Avoid frightening-off birds, as this stops them eating and resting.
- Consider avoiding avoiding December to March to protect overwintering birds in the most difficult months for them.
- Clean, Check and Dry your equipment to prevent the spread of non-native species. https://www.nonnativespecies.org/what-can-i-do/check-clean-dry/
Baitdigging
- Observe local byelaws, regulations and access arrangements which affect the use of the coast, or access to permanently and seasonally closed areas
- Collect bait sustainably
- Back fill holes for safety, and to maintain the intertidal habitat
- Be aware of local hazards and conditions
- Avoid disturbing wildlife wherever possible
- Replace all rocks and stones as you found them, seaweed side up
- Don’t dig around moorings, slipways and sea walls
- Take all your litter home.
- Clean, Check and Dry your equipment to prevent the spread of non-native species. https://www.nonnativespecies.org/what-can-i-do/check-clean-dry/