Brits are being warned that they could be fined for a very traditional and enjoyable late summer activity.

While picking blackberries is considered one of the most wholesome family-fun hobbies one can engage in, experts are warning that there are ways you could end up in trouble for loading up with the delicious summer fruit.

As reported by Express , experts at ecology consultancy firm Arbtech have warned that blackberry pickers must follow certain rules to avoid damage to the environment and a possible £300 fine.

August, September and early October are the best months to pick these juicy berries, with droves of people perusing hedgerows for the ripest ones.

However, Arbtech is urging pickers to do so responsibly, as hedgerows are a vital food source and habitat for wildlife, inc

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