Core Paths Plan
Details
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.
Local path networks exist already and are often informal but very important for linking people and places. The system of core paths will satisfy the basic needs of local people and visitors for recreation and for getting about, and provide key links to the wider path network. The majority of candidate core paths are on existing routes but some new paths are also proposed in order to achieve a coherent network.
The Core Paths Plan aims to provide a network of paths for recreation and travel, delivering benefits in quality of life; healthy, active lifestyles; economic development; the environment and social inclusion.
The following pages (under Related Pages below) explain how we are planning to develop the Aberdeen City Core Paths Plan and how you can get involved in the process.
For further information on the Core Paths Plan please contact us at the details below:
Contact
| Aberdeen City Council | Strategic Leadership | Telephone: 01224 523316 Fax: 01224 636181 E-mail: cppconsultation@aberdeencity.gov.uk |
Related Pages
The Process and Timetable
Getting Involved
Comments Form
Consultative Draft Core Paths Plan
Updates and News
Related Links
Aberdeen City Heritage Trails
Aberdeen Outdoor Access Forum
Country Parks and Countryside Ranger Service
Local Transport Strategy
Outdoor Access
Planning and Infrastructure
North Sea Trail
Scottish Outdoor Access Code
Sustrans
WalkIt Aberdeen
