Core paths plan
Every local authority in Scotland is required under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 to prepare a core paths plan to
Quote: provide the basic framework of routes sufficient for the purpose of giving the public reasonable access throughout the area.
Quote from: Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003
Core paths aim to promote access and reduce the potential for conflict between the needs of land managers and those of access users. The development of the plan will ensure that each town and village has a basic framework of paths available for recreation and everyday journeys by local people and visitors.
Routes identified as core paths have been selected through public consultation and aim to meet the needs of communities and visitors.
The core paths plan will be reviewed to ensure that the network continues to meet the needs of our communities: