Many of these are already proscribed by the law but some are not. They are designed to ensure that the important interests of other people and of the outdoors are protected. The right of access for informal recreation and passage applies to everyone. In practice, many individuals will exercise the right in the company of others. This can vary from groups of friends, family or club members to educational and training groups and to taking part in some sort of event.
Groups vary in number from two or more to more than a hundred.
Both groups and events can provide excellent opportunities to inform and educate people about the outdoors and about responsible behaviour. Organisers should be particularly aware that the ability of the outdoors to accommodate numbers of people without damage or disturbance arising, and the incidence of land management operations and other recreational uses varies from place to place and from time to time. Club and educational outings , such as hillwalking club meets, canoeing club meets, Duke of Edinburgh Award groups and school visits, usually involve a degree of organisation, are often planned in advance, and can involve a larger number of people. Accordingly, the more organised your activity or the larger the group or event, the greater is the expectation that you consult with appropriate land managers. You must consider carefully any advice given on how to minimise disturbance.