Practical guidanceWorldwide with United Kingdom guidance where relevant

How can I avoid ticks while walking on trails?

Stay near the centre of maintained paths where practical, avoid brushing vegetation, use suitable clothing and labelled repellent and check afterwards.

Reviewed by VuxLore® Knowledge Team For Everyone

Short answer

Stay near the centre of maintained paths where practical, avoid brushing vegetation, use suitable clothing and labelled repellent and check afterwards.

At a glance

Stay near the centre of maintained paths where practical, avoid brushing vegetation, use suitable clothing and labelled repellent and check afterwards. Adapt clothing, authorised repellent, route choice and checks to the activity.

Key takeaways

• Stay near the centre of maintained paths where practical, avoid brushing vegetation, use suitable clothing and labelled repellent and check afterwards.

• Adapt clothing, authorised repellent, route choice and checks to the activity.

• Apply this information with current official guidance and the actual circumstances; use qualified medical or veterinary help when removal, symptoms or safety are concerning.

Direct answer

Stay near the centre of maintained paths where practical, avoid brushing vegetation, use suitable clothing and labelled repellent and check afterwards.

Use it in context

Adapt clothing, authorised repellent, route choice and checks to the activity.

Practical next step

Apply this information with current official guidance and the actual circumstances; use qualified medical or veterinary help when removal, symptoms or safety are concerning.