Kingswells Community Council

Aberdeen City Council is working towards making access to the outdoors more than just a ‘walk in the park’. In addition to the right of responsible access (see the Scottish Outdoor Access Code ) and the local path networks that already exist, we are developing a basic network of ‘core paths’. The ‘core paths’ network must cater for all abilities and types of users (e.g. walkers, cyclists, horse-riders, canoeists) but not every core path has to be useable by all. Core paths can be many types of path, ranging from natural ground to high specification constructed paths. They could also help to manage access in environmentally sensitive areas and assist land management.

The network of ‘core paths’ will be identified and agreed through the preparation of a Core Paths Plan, which is required under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. A Consultative Draft Core Paths Plan has been developed, with the involvement of local communities, user groups, land managers and other stakeholders.

It will be subject to a period of consultation until 4 February 2008.

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