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Rarer than rainforests, vibrantly coloured and accounting for 75% of Europe's remaining heather, the UK's moorlands are a beautiful sight in August and September when the purple colours are in full bloom. They're also a delicate ecosystem which do incredible things for the planet just by existing, so while they're the perfect landscape for adventure, it's also really important to enjoy them responsibly. Keep scrolling to learn the basics of navigation with our beginner's guide, and check out our destination guide to moorlands around the UK to experience these vast and wild landscapes for yourself. |
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Moorlands capturing carbon makes a significant contribution to keeping it out of the atmosphere and achieving the UK's climate targets - without any adverse consequences for land use. To help protect moorlands, always remember these tips when you visit: |
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Don't remove or damage anything you come across, however natural it may seem - moorlands are carefully managed to preserve wildlife so anything that's there is deliberate |
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Keep dogs under control and give wild animals plenty of space |
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Never start fires, and consider rescheduling your visit if there has been a recent wildfire to avoid inflicting more damage on the area |
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Where to go and what to do One of our most important habitats, these great expanses of unenclosed, wild uplands capture carbon from the air. |
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Our beginner's guide to navigation With all the latest GPS gadgets out there from touch screens to watches it's important to retain traditional navigation skills. If your GPS batteries die out in the middle of a hike and the weather is closing in, you'll be eternally grateful for the map and compass stashed in your pack just in case. |
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