| Why are we preparing a Core Paths Plan? |
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The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 introduced a right of non-motorised access to most land and inland water in Scotland. People only have these rights if they exercise them responsibly by respecting people’s privacy, safety and livelihoods and caring for Scotland’s environment. Additionally, land managers must take account of access rights in the way they manage their land.
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The Act also places various new responsibilities, powers and duties on Local Authorities to help manage access rights. One of the new duties is for each Authority to draw up Plan of Core Paths.
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While there is a right of access to most land in Scotland, most people prefer to follow an identified route. By providing a network of signposted paths people will feel more confident to use them, knowing that they are going in the right direction and are not causing any problems for the landowner.
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We have tried to balance public demand for recreational routes with the needs and requirements of landowners, farmers and other land managers.
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