Green Flag Trails accreditation provides public recognition of trails that are:
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- engaged in long-term responsible management
- display accurate trail information
- are environmentally accountable in the interests of the public good.
Green Flag Trails accreditation raises public awareness of and confidence in trails that ensures their on-going legacy for access to nature, recreation and movement.
Watch this short video and discover how a team of dynamic trail champions became Green Flag Trails Assessors on a training programme in Kythera, Greece.
Assessment Criteria
Green Flag Trails work towards sustainable trail development, where the trails accredited meet strict criteria. Green Flag recognizes trails that meet minimum. . .
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Train as a Trail Auditor
Train to become a certified Green Flag Trails Auditor. Become part of a growing global community of professionals and volunteers who care for trails . . .
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Quality Experiences
Quality experiences on a trail it are often related to the trail meeting the trail users prior expectations, no surprises in trail condition, the type of accommodation, or the . . .
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Informed Choice
With all relevant and appropriate information relating to a trail’s infrastructure, features and highlights well communicated, trail users can make . . .
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Administration of the System
The Green Flag Trails System is overseen by an international group of independent trail experts, under the auspices of the World Trails Network’s Trails & Tourism Task Team.
Vision and Objectives
The team is working towards a globally credible, robust and reputable system for accrediting and monitoring environmentally sustainable managed trails and the verification of accurate and relevant trail descriptions and data. A focus on defining risk and safety elements, helps ensure trail users can make informed choices as to which trails will most suit their needs, levels of experience and skill.