WARNING - By their nature, text files cannot include scanned images and tables. The process of converting documents to text only, can cause formatting changes and misinterpretation of the contents can sometimes result. Wherever possible you should refer to the pdf version of this document. FRONT PAGE Image: Cairngorms National Park Authority logo CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK Core Paths Plan Draft Images: Colour photos of canoeist; digger working on path; cyclist; wooden trail marker; two walkers enjoying the view from a hill over a village; pony trekkers; less-able visitors on forest trail Consultation April 2008 PAGE 2 How to Comment This document is published for use during a public consultation period which runs for three months to 30 June 2008. Please see Section 4 (see page 12) of this document for advice on how to comment. To assist you in your response you will find a Comment Form on the following pages. An electronic version of this form can be found at: http://www.cairngorms.co.uk/access/corepaths Comments, which must include your name and address, are requested at any time before 30 June 2008 and should be sent to: Cairngorms National Park Authority FREEPOST NAT 21454 GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY PH26 3BR Please note that all responses will be made public. Please contact the Cairngorms National Park Authority if you wish to discuss the Draft Core Paths Plan or to arrange a meeting: Cairngorms National Park Authority 14 The Square Grantown-on-Spey Moray PH26 3HG Tel: 01479 873535 Fax: 01479 873527 Email: corepathsplan@cairngorms.co.uk The document is available to view at the Cairngorms National Park Authority offices in Grantown-on-Spey (as per address above) and Ballater (Albert Memorial Hall, Station Square) or at a number of local libraries and post offices within the Park. Alternatively the consultation document can be downloaded from the Cairngorms National Park Authority website: www.cairngorms.co.uk/access/corepaths A Strategic Environmental Assessment has been carried out and an Environmental Report prepared to accompany this Plan. It can be viewed at: www.cairngorms.co.uk/access/corepaths For a large print version of this publication, please contact the Cairngorms National Park Authority on tel: 01479 873535 COVER PHOTOS: CNPA, David Gowans, Paul Tomkins/VisitScotland/Scottish Viewpoint, Upper Deeside Access Trust CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 REMOVABLE FORM Form for supporting or objecting to the Draft Core Paths Plan . Please note that all responses will be made public and are not valid without a full nameand postal address. Please read the explanatory notes inside the front cover and in Section 4 (see page 12) of the Draft Core Paths Plan before completing this form and return it by 30 June 2008. Please use this form to set out your objections to or comments in support of the draft Core Paths Plan quoting the path reference number where appropriate. Further copies of this form can be photocopied, obtained from the CNPA offices or printed from our web site where you can also complete it electronically. www.cairngorms/access/corepaths 1. Your Details (*indicates a compulsory field.) Title First Name* Last Name* Responding on behalf of: (if applicable) Postal Address* Postcode* Telephone Email 2. Do you think that the proposed core paths network is sufficient to give people reasonable access throughout the area? Please tick one Yes No 3. Please state clearly and fully the grounds of your objection or support to the Draft Core Paths Plan, continuing on a separate sheet where necessary. CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY • Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 Form for supporting or objecting to the Draft Core Paths Plan (continued) 4. If objecting, please indicate what change (s) you are seeking to the Draft Core Paths Plan which could resolve your objection, continuing on a separate sheet where necessary. . Signature Date Please return your completed form to: Cairngorms National Park Authority FREEPOST NAT 21454 GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY PH26 3BR Forms should be returned no later than 30 June 2008. After that date you will be contacted by a representative of the Cairngorms National Park Authority with regard to your objections. OFFICIAL USE ONLY Reference: CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY • Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 3 contents page How to Comment 2 Form for supporting or objecting to the Draft Core Paths Plan Contents 3 1. Introduction 5 2. Developing the Core Paths Plan 7 The Process 7 Strategic Environmental Assessment and Natura 8 3. Selecting the Core Paths Network 10 Aim 10 Objectives 10 4. Have Your Say 12 5. Frequently Asked Questions 13 6. The Proposed Core Paths Network 17 Overview 17 List of Maps 18 Map 1 Cairngorms National Park 19 Map 2 Central Cairngorms 20 Map 3 Eastern Cairngorms 21 Map 4 Upper Deeside 22 Map 5 Linn of Dee 23 Map 6 Braemar 24 Map 7 Crathie 25 Map 8 Glen Tanar 25 Map 9 Ballater 26 Map 10 Dinnet and Cambus O’May 27 Map 11 Upper Donside 28 Map 12 Strathdon 29 Map 13 Glenlivet and Tomintoul 30 Map 14 Tomintoul 31 Map 15 Drumin and Tomnavoulin 31 Map 16 Lower Badenoch and Strathspey 32 Map 17 Grantown-on-Spey and Cromdale 33 Map 18 Dulnain Bridge and Nethy Bridge 34 CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 4 contents (continued) page Map 19 Carr-Bridge 35 Map 20 Boat of Garten 36 Map 21 Aviemore 37 Map 22 Kincraig and Insh 38 Map 23 Kingussie 39 Map 24 Upper Badenoch and Strathspey 40 Map 25 Newtonmore 41 Map 26 Laggan 42 Map 27 Dalwhinnie 43 Map 28 Glenmore and Rothiemurchus 44 7. Next Steps 45 Annex 1 – List of Proposed Core Paths 46 CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 5 1. Introduction 1.1 Across Scotland, all of the local authorities and national park authorities are working to identify and designate networks of core paths, which will make it easier for everyone to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. The core paths network can include both existing paths and proposed new paths. When the Plan is implemented, work will need to be done to construct and improve some of the paths and to make them more user friendly for a wider range of activities and abilities. As such the Plan must be realistic as to what can be delivered on the ground. Future reviews of the Plan will allow us to consolidate and expand this network where appropriate. 1.2 This document sets out the proposed core paths network for the Cairngorms National Park and seeks people’s views. This document is a Draft Core Paths Plan for public consultation and has been developed from the consultation on the Interim Draft Core Paths Plan which was consulted on in 2007. The specific questions that we would like people to address are set out in Section 4, ‘Have Your Say’ (see page 12). 1.3 The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 (‘the Act’) provides everyone with non-motorised access rights1 to almost all land and inland water in Scotland, as long as they are used responsibly. The Scottish Outdoor Access Code provides detailed guidance on the responsibilities of people exercising access rights and managing land and water. All access authorities have a duty under the Act to prepare a Core Paths Plan and to keep it under review. The purpose of the Core Paths Plan is to identify a system of paths which are, ‘… sufficient for the purpose of giving the public reasonable access throughout their area’2. 1.4 The network of core paths will provide the basic framework of paths that gives people access throughout the Cairngorms National Park. These paths will satisfy the needs of both visitors and local people for getting about and will link into a much wider path network and beyond. To achieve this, the development of the core paths network is likely to comprise a mixture of existing paths and some new paths, which together will provide a coherent system. It is important to note that core paths are not intended to limit people’s access rights but to complement them. Access rights can be thought of as operating across three overlapping levels as shown in the diagram on the following page. 1Access rights do extend to a person with a disability who is using a motorised vehicle or vessel built or adapted for use by that person subject to the Highway Code being adhered to. 2 Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, Part 1, Chapter 5, Section 17(1). CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 6 Flowchart: General access rights off-paths – across open land, hills, woods etc Wider paths network - all paths and tracks Core paths – the basic framework of paths 1.5 Core paths will provide opportunities for everyone, including walkers, cyclists, horse riders and canoeists. The core paths network will enable people of all ages and abilities to move around their area whether it is for getting to the shops, walking the dog or enjoying the outdoors. Most core paths will be located on the lower ground and there will be especially good provision close to communities. Rivers too can be designated as core paths. 1.6 The long term aspiration is that the process will lead to a widespread and highly visible network of paths across Scotland that are easy and attractive to use. The benefits of this new network will contribute very positively to improving people’s health, stimulating more physical activity, social inclusion and the minimisation of carbon emissions to help address climate change. Core paths will also have a very important role to play in ensuring that people can easily experience the special qualities of the Cairngorms National Park in a way that reduces the potential for conflict with those who manage the land. 1.7 The development of high quality opportunities for outdoor access is identified in the Cairngorms National Park Plan as a priority for action over the next five years. The Core Paths Plan will help greatly in achieving this aim. By identifying a network of paths within the Plan the paths will be protected and positively managed. The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) will be able to prioritise where resources should be used in improving and developing the paths network. CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 7 2. Developing the Core Paths Plan The Process 2.1 The process of developing a Core Paths Plan for the Cairngorms National Park began in September 2006. The Cairngorms National Park Authority encouraged people representing a wide range of interest groups to tell the Authority which paths they value and why, what they use the paths for, and what concerns they might have. A report detailing who got involved and what they said during this first stage is available for download from the Park Authority website or on request. The information obtained at that time was then used to draw up the Interim Draft Core Paths Plan. 2.2 The Interim Draft Core Paths Plan was made available for public consultation during April to June of 2007. Over 550 people got involved in the consultation and provided comments on the Plan. The main issues arising from the consultation relate to the aim and criteria used to select paths and the inclusion in the network of: waterways, paths in upland areas, all promoted paths, rights of way, the Speyside Way, and quiet roads and pavements. There was also a large number of comments received relating to specific paths. A report detailing what people said during this second stage in the consultation process is also available for download from the Park Authority website or on request. All of the comments received during the consultation have now been analysed and used to help draw up this Draft Core Paths Plan. 2.3 Once the consultation on the Draft Core Paths Plan is complete the Plan will be revised, where appropriate, then adopted and implemented. If at the end of the consultation period there are any objections to the Plan that cannot be resolved then a Public Local Inquiry may be necessary to determine the outstanding issues. A flow diagram showing the process and timeline is shown on page 9. CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 8 Strategic Environmental Assessment and Natura 2.4 All plans such as the Core Paths Plan are assessed to ensure that they do not have a negative impact on the environment. A Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) has been used to help develop the Draft Core Paths Plan. This process ensures that the proposed network of paths contributes to the management of pressures on sensitive natural and cultural heritage and land management operations (eg by encouraging access away from sensitive areas). 2.5 The aim and objectives of the Draft Core Paths Plan have been assessed along with the core paths network for each area of the Park. The Draft Core Paths Plan has a strongly positive effect in relation to enabling responsible access for all, improving air quality and maintaining a healthy population. It also has a positive effect on improving energy efficiency and reducing waste and pollution. It has a neutral effect on conserving and enhancing the diversity of species and habitats as well as the historic environment. No negative effects have been recorded. 2.6 The assessment and its findings are detailed in the Environmental Report which is subject to public consultation alongside this Draft Core Paths Plan. If you wish to view or comment on the Environmental Report then you can do so using the details inside the front cover of this Plan. 2.7 In addition to the SEA, the Park Authority has been working in conjunction with Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) to carry out Natura Appropriate Assessments. These assessments will ensure that any proposed core paths which pass through or near to a Natura 20003 designated site, are assessed for their potential impact. 3 Natura 2000 designated site – sites protected by European legislation designed to promote the conservation of the most seriously threatened habitats and species. CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 9 The process of developing a Core Paths Plan for the Cairngorms National Park Flowchart: Public Engagement Which paths are important to you? September, October and November 2006 Analyse comments received and draw up the Interim Draft Core Paths Plan Interim Draft Core Paths Plan Public Consultation Have we selected the right paths? April, May and June 2007 Analyse comments received and draw up the Draft Core Paths Plan Current Stage Draft Core Paths Plan Public Consultation Is the core paths network sufficient to give reasonable access throughout the area? Cairngorms National Park April, May and June 2008 Resolve any objections to the Draft Core Paths Plan July, August and September 2008 Yes Adopt Core Paths Plan No Public Local Inquiry October 2008 (estimated date) PAGE 10 3. Selecting the Core Paths Network 3.1 An aim and objectives have been established for the Core Paths Plan to help identify the paths to be included in the core paths network. The objectives were previously referred to as ‘Selection Criteria’ in the Interim Draft Core Paths Plan – this change along with a number of others affecting the inclusion or exclusion of paths has been a direct consequence of the public consultation. Aim The Core Paths Plan will help people to enjoy and understand the special qualities of the Cairngorms National Park by identifying a network of paths which offer a wide range of high quality outdoor access opportunities. Objectives The core paths network will: a) Help to conserve the Park’s natural and cultural heritage and encourage people to enjoy it in a responsible way; b) Help those living and working on the land; c) Help to deliver the priorities for each area identified in the Outdoor Access Strategy; d) Provide for a wide range of activities; e) Provide for a wide range of abilities; f) Include a wide range of popular routes; and g) Include paths within, around and between communities and to public transport connections and places of localimportance. CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 11 3.2 The paths that are selected to make up the network can include: • existing paths and tracks • paths that need to be built • quiet roads • pavements • waterways 3.3 Where appropriate the core paths network will be well promoted, signposted and waymarked and the paths will also be marked on Ordnance Survey and other maps. We need to ensure that any path included in the core paths network is fit for use or can be made fit for use within a relatively short time period after the Plan is adopted. This may mean that a path has to be upgraded or even built and, as such, it needs to be reasonable that the relevant agreements, planning permissions, assessments, finance and works can all be achieved in a two year time frame. If a suitable path has been identified during the process but it cannot be made ready within two years of the Plan being adopted, then it will be considered for inclusion as a core path in a future review of the Core Paths Plan. CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 12 4. Have Your Say 4.1 This document is a draft version of the Core Paths Plan and has been written to enable people to view and comment on the proposed core paths network before it is finalised. We want to know what you think about the Plan and fundamentally whether or not the network selected is sufficient to give you reasonable access throughout the area. 4.2 The network is shown on maps in Section 6 of this Plan (see page 17). Each path has a unique reference number next to it and a description of the path is given in the relevant table on the opposite page from the map. Please use the reference number when commenting on a particular path. 4.3 To make it easy for you to comment, and to ensure that we can deal with comments as quickly and efficiently as possible, we have developed a standard form which can be found at the front of this document. Further copies can be obtained by contacting us. Alternatively, the form is available on our website at http://www.cairngorms.co.uk/access/corepaths. You can submit the form to us via the website, by post or at the two Cairngorms National Park Authority offices, in Grantown-on-Spey and Ballater. Please contact us should you wish to discuss the Draft Core Paths Plan or to arrange a meeting. A helpdesk will be operating throughout the consultation period. The telephone number is 01479 873535. 4.4 Please note that we cannot accept a comment form or consultationresponse without your full name and address. All comment forms andconsultation responses will be made available to the public. 4.5 If you would like to know more about the core paths planning process, there is a useful free guide to good practice that is published by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and the Paths for All Partnership. It can be viewed using the following web link: http://www.outdooraccess-scotland.com/upload/ Core_Paths_Plans.pdf. Please contact your nearest SNH office for a printed copy. 4.6 We would like to hear from people by 30 June 2008. All of the comments received will be read, analysed and considered and the Plan revised accordingly. The next steps are described in Section 7 (see page 45). CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 13 5. Frequently Asked Questions What is a core paths network? The core paths network will provide the basic framework of routes, ‘... sufficient for the purpose of giving the public reasonable access throughout their area’4. The network will help meet the needs of local people and visitors by providing a range of high quality outdoor access opportunities which help people to enjoy and understand the Cairngorms National Park’s special qualities. What is a Core Paths Plan? A Core Paths Plan is a plan containing lists and maps showing the network of core paths, their relationships to other paths and information on how the core paths were selected. Why do we need a Core Paths Plan? The duty to prepare a Core Paths Plan is one of the key innovations arising from the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. The network of managed and promoted paths that will emerge will provide a basis for delivering wide social, economic and environmental benefits for the Cairngorms National Park and beyond. Core paths will also have a very important role to play in ensuring that people can easily get around and enjoy the special qualities of the Park in a way that minimises the potential for conflict with people who manage the land. What will core paths be like? Most core paths will be easy to find and to follow, well sign-posted, appropriately maintained and, as far as possible, free from barriers or obstructions. The paths do not have to be of a specific type or quality – they can range from a simple trail through the grass to a formal path with a tarmac surface. Rivers too can be designated as core paths. Some of the more challenging core paths in upland and remote areas will require people to be more self-reliant. Which paths will be designated as core paths? The paths shown on the maps in this document are proposed core paths. They have been identified in consultation with the public. They include paths to allow people to move in, around and between communities as part of their daily lives (eg to shops and schools) and also recreational paths. The network includes many existing paths as well as some proposals for new paths. 4 Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, Part 1, Chapter 5, Section 17 (1). CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 14 How will the core paths be promoted? Clear sign-posting will be required and appropriate information will be provided using leaflets, map-boards and websites. This information will encourage the use of the paths by a wide range of people and create confidence in their use. The core paths network will also be shown on Ordnance Survey and other maps. Some of the more challenging core paths in upland and remote areas will not be waymarked and will therefore require people to be more self-reliant. How will the core paths network be managed? The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) will be responsible for the overall management of the core paths network. The specific management functions include keeping accurate records on core paths, their installations and infrastructure; helping put together maintenance programmes; ensuring core paths mapping is kept up to date and available for all to see; monitoring requirements for removal of obstructions from core paths, reinstatement after ploughing, and dealing with any complaints; ensuring information on the core paths network is accurate for reporting purposes and answering enquiries; and storing and referencing path inspection records. How will the core paths be maintained? It will be important that the core paths are well maintained and easy to use. A partnership approach will be required between whoever owns the land, public bodies, community groups and funding agencies. The Park Authority will be the lead public body in making sure this work takes place but are unlikely to be able to fund all necessary maintenance on every path. It is therefore likely that a range of imaginative solutions will need to be found, depending on the local circumstances. Where necessary the CNPA will be able to enter into path agreements to delineate, create or maintain paths. Who will use core paths? Core paths will be used by a wide range of local people and visitors. Taken as a whole the core paths network will cater for all types of users including walkers, cyclists, horse riders, people with disabilities and canoeists. But not all individual paths will need to be designed or managed for every type of user. CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 15 What about paths that are not designated as core paths? The Cairngorms National Park Outdoor Access Strategy5 provides a framework for the management of outdoor access across the whole of the Park over the next five years. In particular many of the upland paths, which will not generally be designated as core paths, will need to be looked after. The Strategy has specific policies and actions that will help guide the maintenance and improvement of path provision. When will the Core Paths Plan be reviewed? Future reviews of the Core Paths Plan will be done in conjunction with the Cairngorms National Park Local Plan. In the interim period, if a land manager needs to permanently divert or re-align a core path to assist with land management operations then this can be done through discussion with the CNPA. If the diversion is only temporary then this can be dealt with as it would be on any other path, in line with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Will land managers’ liabilities be increased by the designation of core paths? Visitor safety is very important and an ‘occupier’ of land (eg land owner, tenant farmer, etc) has a duty to show care towards people on that land. This duty of care will be the same to all visitors whether or not they are on core paths. If an accident or injury occurs and proceeds to legal action, the courts will have to analyse all the relevant circumstances of the case in deciding on liability. The issue of whether or not the person is on a core path will not, on its own, be a deciding factor. Further guidance and advice on this matter is available by contacting the Cairngorms National Park Authority or a legal adviser. Who will fund the core paths network? The core paths network will be funded in much the same way as access projects are at present. This is done by the CNPA and other bodies working together and using grants from funding bodies. The Core Paths Plan will help to prioritise where this funding should go to ensure that the best value for the public is obtained. 5 Enjoying the Cairngorms: Cairngorms National Park Outdoor Access Strategy 2007-2012 (CNPA 2007), is available on the CNPA website or on request. CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 16 What will happen when core paths cross beyond the Park boundary? The Cairngorms National Park is surrounded by five different local authority areas, each of which is developing a Core Paths Plan for their area in line with national guidance. A cross-border working group has been set up to try and ensure that the core paths network links up across the boundaries. Can core paths be on water? The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 gives a right of responsible access to most land and inland water and allows for waterways to be core paths. The associated guidance published by the Scottish Executive in 2005 advises that the core paths network should provide for all forms of recreational access, including canoeing and kayaking. Many of the rivers in the Cairngorms National Park are highly designated for their sensitive habitats and species and are also vital to the economy of the area, particularly for angling. A right of responsible access already exists for people wishing to canoe or kayak on the rivers and the River Spey in particular already experiences high levels of use. Where appropriate, designation of a waterway as a core path will ensure it is possible to manage access on the river for the benefit of all those who use it. It is important that this management is done in conjunction with all interested parties to ensure that it is effective. CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 17 6. The Proposed Core Paths Network Overview 6.1 The Cairngorms National Park Outdoor Access Strategy 2007-20126 identifies areas of the Park which have similar characteristics for outdoor access. These areas have been used in the development of the Draft Core Paths Plan. An overview map showing these areas and the core paths network across the Cairngorms National Park is shown on page 19. Thereafter there is a map of each area followed by more detailed maps of the settlements within that area. Opposite each map is a brief description of the proposed core paths network for the area and a table displaying a list of the proposed core paths with reference numbers. The total length of the proposed core paths network is shown below in Figure 6.1 below. This table also shows the length of different types of path. Figure 6.1 - Length of Proposed Core Paths Network Type of proposed core path / Total length (kilometres) Existing path or track 702 km Proposed new path 22 km Existing pavement 8 km Existing road 58 km Water 89 km Total Length of proposed core paths network 879 km 6.2 In some cases a path that appeared in the Interim Draft Core Paths Plan may have been re-aligned or removed completely. There are also some new paths that have been proposed since the last consultation. If you would like to find out why a change has been made or how your previous comments have been dealt with please contact us. In some cases we have judged that it will not be possible to put a path in place within the two year time frame (see Section 3, paragraph 3.3 of this document – page 11) and where this occurs we have indicated it on the maps. In these cases we recognise that the route is important and we should continue working to achieve it. The route may then be considered in a future review of the Core Paths Plan. A full list of all of the proposed core paths in the Cairngorms National Park can be found in Annex 1 – see page 46. This list also indicates where a path was proposed as a core path in the Interim Draft Core Paths Plan but is no longer proposed as a core path in the Draft Plan. 6 Enjoying the Cairngorms: Cairngorms National Park Outdoor Access Strategy 2007-2012 (CNPA 2007), is available on the CNPA website or on request. CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 18 List of Maps MAP NO / AREA / SETTLEMENT 1 Cairngorms National Park 2 Central Cairngorms 3 Eastern Cairngorms 4 Upper Deeside 5 Linn of Dee 6 Braemar 7 Crathie 8 Glen Tanar 9 Ballater 10 Dinnet and Cambus O’May 11 Upper Donside 12 Strathdon 13 Glenlivet and Tomintoul 14 Tomintoul 15 Drumin and Tomnavoulin 16 Lower Badenoch and Strathspey 17 Grantown-on-Spey and Cromdale 18 Dulnain Bridge and Nethy Bridge 19 Carr-Bridge 20 Boat of Garten 21 Aviemore 22 Kincraig and Insh 23 Kingussie 24 Upper Badenoch and Strathspey 25 Newtonmore 26 Laggan 27 Dalwhinnie 28 Glenmore and Rothiemurchus CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 19 Map 1 Cairngorms National Park The map shown on the opposite page displays the proposed core paths network in its entirety (879 km) across the Cairngorms National Park. The map also shows the areas of the Park which have similar characteristics for outdoor access as identified in the Cairngorms National Park Outdoor Access Strategy 2007-20127. These areas have been used in the development of the Draft Core Paths Plan. The areas are denoted by a blue rectangle box and indicate the area name and overview map number. On the following pages you will find a map of each area followed by more detailed maps of the settlements within those areas. 7 Enjoying the Cairngorms: Cairngorms National Park, Outdoor Access Strategy 2007-2012 (CNPA 2007), is available on the CNPA website or on request. CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 19 Image: Map 1 Cairngorms National Park (not available in full text format, please check pdf) PAGE 20 Map 2 Central Cairngorms The map on the opposite page shows the proposed core paths network for the Central Cairngorms. Only the paths shown in the table below are labelled; the other paths shown will appear on more detailed maps later in the document. The paths proposed within this area have been chosen as they best fit with the objectives of the Core Paths Plan and have been identified during the consultation process. In particular these paths will help people to enjoy the Park’s natural heritage responsibly. The paths selected are the most popular paths in the area as identified during the consultation process. The paths selected also provide long distance links between the communities in the Park and cater for a range of activities. These paths pass through an area of challenging terrain and conditions can be such that people need to be self-sufficient and well-equipped. The paths selected are those which are already well used and well known. They all have green and white ’Right of Way’ signage at either end and appear in a variety of leaflets and books about the Cairngorms. In the Outdoor Access Strategy8 there is a presumption against waymarking in wild, remote and mountainous terrain and there would be no further signposting or waymarking of these paths as a result of core path designation. Central Cairngorms Proposed Core Paths Path Ref No / Path Name/Description CC1 Glen Feshie to Deeside CC2 Glen Tilt CC3 Lairig Ghru CC4 Lairig an Laoigh CC5 Linn of Dee to Derry Lodge CC6 Deeside to Tomintoul via Inchrory CC7 Cockbridge to Inchrory 8 Enjoying the Cairngorms: Cairngorms National Park Outdoor Access Strategy 2007-2012 (CNPA 2007), is available on the CNPA website or on request. CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 20 Image: Map 2 Central Cairngorms (not available in full text format, please check pdf) PAGE 21 Map 3 Eastern Cairngorms The map on the opposite page shows the proposed core paths network for the Eastern Cairngorms. The paths proposed within this area have been chosen as they best fit with the objectives of the Core Paths Plan and have been identified during the consultation process. In particular these paths will help people to enjoy the Park’s natural heritage responsibly. The paths selected are popular for a range of activities including walking and cycling and they cater for a range of abilities, including a wheelchair accessible trail at Glen Doll. The paths in this area are particularly popular with visitors and there are links to the wider network and from the Eastern Cairngorms over into Upper Deeside. Eastern Cairngorms Proposed Core Paths Path Ref No / Path Name/Description EC1 Dounalt Walk EC3 Forest Walk up White Water EC4 South Esk Walk EC5 Corrie Walk EC6 Loch Brandy EC7 Trout Loch Walk EC8 Loch Muick EC9 Glen Isla EC10 Minister’s Path EC11 Bachnagairn EC12 Glen Callater EC13 Glen Mark EC14 Glen Lee EC15 Clova to Glen Doll CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 21 Image: Map 3 Eastern Cairngorms (not available in full text format, please check pdf) PAGE 22 Map 4 Upper Deeside The map on the opposite page shows the proposed core paths network for Upper Deeside. The rectangles shown on the map identify where a more detailed settlement map is available. The paths proposed within this area have been chosen as they best fit with the objectives of the Core Paths Plan and have been identified during the consultation process. In particular these paths help to deliver the priorities as identified in the Outdoor Access Strategy9 for this area. The Strategy identifies a need for better links between communities and completion of a multi-user long distance route from Aberdeen to Ballater (UDE3 - The Deeside Way). The proposed network will also help those living and working on the land by encouraging people into areas where access can be better managed for land management operations. Some longer distance paths have been selected to cater for horse riders and cyclist as well as walkers. A number of paths which provide access to the River Dee have been proposed as core paths as they are popular and allow people to enjoy the Park’s natural heritage responsibly. These paths also enable water users to access popular sections of the river. The table below lists only those paths which are not fully covered by detailed maps further on in the document. A number of these are detailed in the inset map of Auchallater in the bottom left hand corner of the map. Upper Deeside Proposed Core Paths Path Ref No / Path Name/Description UDE52 Morrone Hill UDE53 Auchallater to the Old Road UDE54 Old Road up Glen Clunie UDE64 Keiloch to Inver 9 Enjoying the Cairngorms: Cairngorms National Park, Outdoor Access Strategy 2007-2012 (CNPA 2007), is available on the CNPA website or on request. CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 22 Image: Map 4 Upper Deeside (not available in full text format, please check pdf) PAGE 23 Map 5 Linn of Dee The map on the opposite page shows the proposed core paths network for the area around the Linn of Dee and Linn of Quoich. The map also shows some of the longer distance paths that lead into the Central Cairngorms area (CC1 and CC5). The paths in this area have been selected to reflect their popularity and their ability to cater for a range of abilities and activities. UDE24 in particular is a popular cycle route and enables people to enjoy the cultural heritage of the Park responsibly by providing access to and past the historic Mar Lodge. The paths to the Linn of Dee and Linn of Quoich enable people to enjoy the natural heritage of the Park alongside the rivers and gorges. Linn of Dee Proposed Core Paths Path Ref No / Path Name/Description UDE20 Linn of Quoich to the Keiloch UDE24 Linn of Dee Cycle Route UDE55 Linn of Dee UDE56 Linn of Quoich UDE57 Linn of Dee car park to Glen Lui UDE58 Linn of Dee Access Path CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 25 Image: Map 5 Linn of Dee (not available in full text format, please check pdf) PAGE 24 Map 6 Braemar The map on the opposite page shows the proposed core paths network for the area around Braemar. The paths proposed within this area have been chosen as they best fit with the objectives of the Core Paths Plan and have been identified during the consultation process. Many of the paths selected were put in place by the Upper Deeside Access Trust in conjunction with the local community and local land managers. These paths are popular with both the community and visitors. They cater for a range of activities and help land managers to manage access on their land. The two new paths proposed (UDE9 and UDE14) should help to establish more wheelchair and pushchair friendly paths near to the village. There is much support for a new bridge over the River Dee and also an off-road link between the Queen’s Drive and the Old Brig O’Dee at the Keiloch. It is anticipated, however, that this project cannot be completed within the two year timescale required (see Section 3.3 page 11) and as such they are not proposed as core paths at this time. The CNPA recognise the importance of these paths, however, and will continue to work with the community and local land managers on this project. If the projects can be delivered then they will be considered for core path status alongside all other paths when the Core Paths Plan is reviewed. Braemar Proposed Core Paths Path Ref No / Path Name/Description UDE5 Morrone Birkwood UDE6 Duck Pond to Viewpoint UDE9 Society Bridge to Glenshee Road UDE12 Riverside Walk along the Clunie and Dee UDE14 Link to proposed River Dee Bridge UDE15 Village to Braemar Castle UDE16 Braemar Castle to the Queen’s Drive UDE17 The Queen’s Drive UDE18 Creag Choinnich UDE19 The Village up to Queen’s Drive UDE20 Linn of Quoich to the Keiloch UDE21 Alltdourie UDE22 Craig Leek Circular Walk UDE23 Keiloch Crags UDE51 Viewpoint to Golf Course UDE52 Morrone Hill UDE54 Old Road up Glen Clunie UDE61 Island Access Path UDE64 Keiloch to Inver CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 24 Image: Map 6 Braemar (not available in full text format, please check pdf) PAGE 25 Map 7 Crathie The map on the opposite page shows the proposed core paths network for the area around Crathie. The paths selected include a popular wheelchair accessible trail and links between Crathie and Easter Balmoral across and to the River Dee. These paths provide links between important places in the community including the school, church, Tourist Information Centre, Balmoral Car Park, Easter Balmoral and the distillery. Crathie Proposed Core Paths Path Ref No / Path Name/Description UDE25 Crathie All Abilities Path UDE26 Easter Balmoral to Crathie Link UDE27 Tomidhu to Crathie UDE62 Crathie River Access Path Map 8 Glen Tanar The map on the opposite page shows the proposed core paths network for the area around Glen Tanar. This area is very popular with visitors and people living in the area. The proposed network includes paths which are currently promoted by the Estate to help manage access in the area. The proposed network caters for a range of activities and abilities. Some of the trails are suitable for people with mobility difficulties using motorised scooters. The Estate and Ranger service have been pro-active in enabling this. A longer distance path (UDE4) is proposed to link Glen Tanar and Dinnet – much of the route is already in place with only a short section requiring construction. Glen Tanar Proposed Core Paths Path Ref No / Path Name/Description UDE3 The Deeside Way UDE4 Dinnet to Glen Tanar UDE47 Glen Tanar Green Route UDE48 Glen Tanar Red Route UDE50 Glen Tanar White Route UDE63 Dinnet Bridge Path CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 25 Image: Map 7 Crathie, Map 8 Glen Tanar (not available in full text format, please check pdf) PAGE 26 Map 9 Ballater The map on the opposite page shows the proposed core paths network for the area around Ballater. The paths proposed within this area have been chosen as they best fit with the objectives of the Core Paths Plan and have been identified during the consultation process. Many of the paths selected were put in place by the Upper Deeside Access Trust in conjunction with the local community and local land managers. These paths are popular with both the community and visitors. They cater for a range of activities and help land managers to manage access on their land. The path around the golf course (UDE29) offers a good surface for people with pushchairs and wheelchairs. The Seven Bridges Walk (UDE28) is one of the most popular in the area and, along with a number of other paths, allow people to enjoy the natural heritage of the Park in a responsible way. The Deeside Way (UDE3) and the proposed path at UDE59 provide good off-road routes for a range of activities and abilities providing good links to Dinnet and Cambus O’May. The Cinder Path (UDE31) and pavement to the Craigendarroch (UDE60) are well used links within the community. Ballater Proposed Core Paths Path Ref No / Path Name/Description UDE3 The Deeside Way UDE28 Seven Bridges Walk UDE29 Golf Course Circular UDE30 Craigendarroch Circular Walk UDE31 Cinder Path UDE34 Pannanich Woods Circular Walk UDE39 Lochside Trail UDE59 Dalmochie to Cambus O’May UDE60 Ballater to Craigendarroch Hotel CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 26 Image: Map 9 Ballater (not available in full text format, please check pdf) PAGE 27 Map 10 Dinnet and Cambus O’May The map on the opposite page shows the proposed core paths network for the area around Dinnet and Cambus O’May. The paths proposed within this area have been chosen as they best fit with the objectives of the Core Paths Plan and have been identified during the consultation process. The paths at Cambus O’May are part of the Forestry Commission promoted network there and include a popular wheelchair accessible trail and a linking path through to the Burn O’Vat and Loch Kinord. The settlements in this area are well linked via the Deeside Way (UDE3) and also UDE59 and UDE4. The circular path around Loch Kinord also provides a link to the Burn O’Vat. The Loch Kinord circular path and Burn O’Vat path enable people to enjoy the natural heritage of the Park in a responsible way and are also very popular. The area caters well for different activities and ability levels and the paths attract both visitors and local residents. Access to the river is good at the bridge over the Dee at Dinnet. Many of the paths selected were developed through the Eastern Cairngorms Access Project as well as the Upper Deeside Access Trust and in conjunction with the local community, local land managers and public agencies including Scottish Natural Heritage and Forestry Commission Scotland. These paths are popular with both the community and visitors. They cater for a range of activities and help land managers to manage access both for management operations and conservation. Dinnet and Cambus O’May Proposed Core Paths Path Ref No / Path Name/Description UDE3 The Deeside Way UDE4 Dinnet to Glen Tanar UDE39 Lochside Trail UDE40 Cambus O’May – Loch Kinord Link UDE42 Burn O’Vat Circular Route UDE44 Loch Kinord Circular Route UDE46 Loch Clarack Link UDE59 Dalmochie to Cambus O’May UDE63 Dinnet Bridge Path CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 27 Image: Map 10 Dinnet and Cambus O'May (not available in full text format, please check pdf) PAGE 28 Map 11 Upper Donside The map on the opposite page shows the proposed core paths network for Upper Donside. The rectangle shown on the map identifies where a more detailed map is available for the Strathdon area. The Upper Donside area is characterised by remote communities and as such the main focus of the core paths network are the paths linking these communities, mainly in the Strathdon area. The proposed core path linking Corgarff to Inchrory (CC7) ensures that Upper Donside is linked to the wider network and Central Cairngorms. There is no table associated with this map as all of the proposed paths for the area are covered by the Strathdon map (Map 12, see page 29). CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 28 Image: Map 11 Upper Donside (not available in full text format, please check pdf) PAGE 29 Map 12 Strathdon The map on the opposite page shows the proposed core paths network for the area around Strathdon. The paths proposed within this area have been chosen as they best fit with the objectives of the Core Paths Plan and have been identified during the consultation process. The Outdoor Access Strategy10 identifies a need to develop safe walking and cycling routes to school and work places, especially near Bellabeg, and for leisure. Proposed core paths UDO3 and UDO5 should go a long way toward achieving this and should cater for a range of activities and abilities. The paths in the Ben Newe Woodlands and the paths on Coulick Hill are popular for a variety of activities. The proposed core paths around the Doune at Bellabeg and over the historic Poldullie Bridge will encourage people to enjoy the Park’s cultural heritage in a responsible way. Many of the proposed core paths in this area should help those living and working on the land. This is because many have been developed by local land managers in an effort to better manage access in relation to their land management operations. Strathdon Proposed Core Paths Path Ref No / Path Name/Description UDO1 Doune UDO3 Roughpark/School/Bellabeg UDO4 Bellabeg to Heugh-head UDO5 Bridge over the Don and path to the Lonach Hall UDO6 Link from bridge over the Don to Bellabeg UDO7 Glac Riach UDO8 Kirk Hill Circular UDO9 Poldullie Bridge UDO10 Bellabeg Circular UDO11 Bellabeg to Deochry Link UDO12 Ben Newe UDO13 Semeil Riverside Walk 10 Enjoying the Cairngorms: Cairngorms National Park Outdoor Access Strategy 2007-2012 (CNPA 2007), is available on the CNPA website or on request. CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 29 Image: Map 12 Strathdon (not available in full text format, please check pdf) PAGE 30 Map 13 Glenlivet and Tomintoul The map on the opposite page shows the proposed core paths network for the Glenlivet and Tomintoul area. The rectangles shown on the map identify where a more detailed settlement map is available. The paths proposed within this area have been chosen as they best fit with the objectives of the Core Paths Plan and have been identified during the consultation process. The majority of the proposed core paths in this area have been developed and are already promoted by the Crown Glenlivet Estate. These paths have been developed to manage access in the area in order to help those working on the land as well as for the benefit of the local communities. The proposed core paths cater well for walking, cycling and horse riding as well as having options for people with limited mobility. The spur of the Speyside Way that passes through the area is also proposed as a core path. The Outdoor Access Strategy11 identifies a need to build on the excellent work of the Crown Estate to maintain existing path networks as well as to better market the opportunities that exist. Identifying these routes as core paths should help towards achieving this aim. The table below lists only those paths which are not fully covered by detailed maps further on in the document. Glenlivet and Tomintoul Proposed Core Paths Path Ref No / Path Name/Description GT1 Glenmulliach Forest GT2 Scalan Walk – Braes Heritage Trail GT5 The Bochel Circuit GT8 Tomnavoulin to Cairn Daimh GT11 Glenconglass/Strath Avon Red Trail GT12 Glenconglass to Cairn Daimh GT13 West Avonside Walk GT14 Glenconglass/Glen Brown Black Trail GT15 Glen Brown - Kylnadrochit GT16 Lecht Mine Path GT22 Tomintoul to Dorback GT24 The Speyside Way Spur GT25 Cairn Daimh to Altnaglander 11 Enjoying the Cairngorms: Cairngorms National Park Outdoor Access Strategy 2007-2012 (CNPA 2007), is available on the CNPA website or on request. CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 30 Image: Map 13 Glenlivet & Tomintoul (not available in full text format, please check pdf) PAGE 31 Map 14 Tomintoul The map on the opposite page shows the proposed core paths network for the area around Tomintoul. There are good links from the settlement to other local communities as well as over longer distances including the Speyside Way (GT24) and the path to Dorback (GT22). The community path (GT21) and all abilities path (GT18) are both popular for a range of abilities. The old military road (GT19) and other longer distance routes provide good opportunities for horse-riders and cyclists. Tomintoul Proposed Core Paths Path Ref No / Path Name/Description GT12 Glenconglass to Cairn Daimh GT17 Link Path GT18 All Abilities Path GT19 Old Military Road GT21 Tomintoul Community Path GT22 Tomintoul to Dorback GT24 The Speyside Way Spur Map 15 Drumin and Tomnavoulin The map on the opposite page shows the proposed core paths network for the area around Drumin and Tomnavoulin. The Crown Estate has developed circular walks for both communities (GT6 and GT9) and both of these are proposed as core paths as they provide for a range of activities and abilities close to where people live. The Speyside Way (GT24) and Cairn Daimh (GT12 and GT8) paths provide links between the dispersed communities in the area. The CNPA are working with the neighbouring Moray Council to try and ensure that the core paths link across the boundary in this location. Drumin and Tomnavoulin Proposed Core Paths Path Ref No / Path Name/Description GT5 The Bochel Circuit GT6 Tomnavoulin Community Path GT8 Tomnavoulin to Cairn Daimh GT9 Drumin Community Path GT12 Glenconglass to Cairn Daimh GT23 Drumin to Glenlivet Distillery GT24 The Speyside Way Spur CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 31 Image: Map 14 Tomintoul, Map 15 Dumin & Tomnavoulin (not available in full text format, please check pdf) PAGE 32 Map 16 Lower Badenoch and Strathspey The map on the opposite page shows the proposed core paths network for the Lower Badenoch and Strathspey area. The paths proposed within this area have been chosen as they best fit with the objectives of the Core Paths Plan and have been identified during the consultation process. The Outdoor Access Strategy12 identifies a need to develop better path networks around communities, safe routes to school and better opportunities for horse riders and cyclists amongst others. The proposed core paths network in this area includes popular paths which provide for a range of abilities and activities and also provide longer distance routes linking to other communities and other areas of the Park. Within this area many of the existing paths have been put in place by Forestry Commission Scotland, community groups and trusts such as Anagach Woods Trust and access projects such as the Highland Access Project. These paths are popular both with the community and visitors, they cater for a range of activities and help land managers to better manage access on their land. There was support for a new off-road link between Grantown-on-Spey and Dulnain Bridge (see Map 17, page 33). It is anticipated, however, that this project cannot be completed within the two year timescale required (see Section 3.3 page 11) and as such it is not proposed as a core path at this time. The CNPA recognise the importance of this path, however, and will continue to work with the community on this project. If the path can be delivered then it will be considered for core path status alongside all other paths when the Core Paths Plan is reviewed. The River Spey (LBS1) is popular locally, nationally, internationally and commercially as a quality canoe touring river providing opportunities for a range of paddle sports and abilities throughout its length. The River Spey is also vitally important to the local economy for fishing interests. The proposal to designate the River Spey fits well with the objectives of the core paths network, particularly in relation to helping land managers to manage access, provision for a range of activities, range of abilities, range of popular paths and helping to deliver the priorities for the area within the Outdoor Access Strategy. Lower Badenoch and Strathspey Proposed Core Paths Path Ref No / Path Name/Description LBS1 The River Spey LBS5 The Dava Way LBS72 The Badenoch Way LBS114 Sustrans Route 7 LBS116 The Speyside Way LBS127 Ryvoan Pass 12 Enjoying the Cairngorms: Cairngorms National Park Outdoor Access Strategy 2007-2012 (CNPA 2007), is available on the CNPA website or on request. CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 32 Image: Map 16 Lower Badenoch and Strathspey (not available in full text format, please check pdf) PAGE 33 Map 17 Grantown-on-Spey and Cromdale The map on the opposite page shows the proposed core paths network for the area around Grantown-on-Spey and Cromdale. The paths proposed within this area have been selected because they best fit with the objectives of the Core Paths Plan and have been identified during the consultation process. Many of the paths selected have been put in place by the Anagach Woods Trust and the Highland Access Project in conjunction with local land owners and the community. The paths are very popular with both visitors and those living in the community, catering for a range of activities and abilities. There are good links between the communities in this area via the Speyside Way (LBS116), the Dava Way (LBS5) and the old railway line between Cromdale and Balmenach (LBS115). A range of abilities is catered for by many of the paths in Anagach Woods (LBS119 and LBS16), and activities such as cycling and horse riding are catered for in both Anagach Woods and Beachen Woods (LBS11, LBS13 and LBS10). Popular places of interest are also included such as the Grantown-on-Spey viewpoint (LBS7) and the paths linking the communities to the River Spey. Grantown-on-Spey and Cromdale Proposed Core Paths Path Ref No / Path Name/Description LBS1 The River Spey LBS3 Old railway line to Lower Campbrae Woods LBS4 Riverside Path to Grantown-on-Spey LBS5 The Dava Way LBS6 Industrial Estate Path LBS7 The Viewpoint Path LBS8 Beachen Wood Blue Route LBS10 Beachen Wood Orange Route LBS11 Anagach Woods Blue Route LBS12 Anagach Woods Green Route LBS13 Anagach Woods Red Route LBS16 Ladies Garden Wood LBS18 Free Church Wood LBS19 Kylintra Pond Path LBS20 Kylintra Burn Path LBS115 Cromdale to Balmenach Path LBS116 The Speyside Way LBS117 Wester Craggan Road LBS118 Grantown Golf Course to Anagach Woods Track LBS119 Anagach Woods All Abilities Path LBS131 River Spey Access Point LBS133 Old Railway to Cairngorm Avenue LBS134 Horse Field Path CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 33 Image: Map 17 Grantown-on-Spey & Cromdale (not available in full text format, please check pdf) PAGE 34 Map 18 Dulnain Bridge and Nethy Bridge The map on the opposite page shows the proposed core paths network for the area around Dulnain Bridge, Skye of Curr and Nethy Bridge. The paths proposed within this area have been chosen as they best fit with the objectives of the Core Paths Plan. The Outdoor Access Strategy13 identifies a need to develop better networks around communities: both Dulnain Bridge and Skye of Curr having at present no promoted paths. Proposed core paths LBS95, LBS97 and LBS99 should go a long way towards catering for this as well as providing opportunities for a range of abilities and activities. These routes provide links to places of interest such as the Roche Moutonnees, the River Dulnain and Spey and Skye of Curr Woods. Paths selected here will also help land managers better manage access with their ongoing land management operations. There are good links between Nethy Bridge and Dulnain Bridge as well as to Grantown-on-Spey and Boat of Garten on the Speyside Way (LBS116) and to other areas in the Park such as Glenmore via the Ryvoan Pass (LBS127). Many of the paths selected have been put in place and are cared for by Explore Abernethy, with the support of local land owners and businesses. A number of paths in the area cater for a range of activities and a range of abilities, for example parts of LBS87 is popular for cyclists and is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. The woods around Nethy Bridge are particularly important for visitors and residents and the proposed core paths help people to enjoy the cultural heritage of the area, for example at the old mill. Dulnain Bridge and Nethy Bridge Proposed Core Paths Path Ref No /. Path Name/Description LBS1 The River Spey LBS84 Broomhill Path LBS85 Puggy Line Trail LBS86 Kings Road to Mill Trail LBS87 River Path LBS89 Wilderness Trail LBS90 Castle Roy Loop LBS92 Golf Course Woods Route LBS93 Broomhill to the Heather Centre LBS94 Curr Wood Path LBS95 Skye of Curr Woods Path LBS96 Dulnain Bridge to Balnaan LBS97 Finlarig Wood Path LBS99 Riverside Path LBS100 Ballintomb Wood Path LBS101 Roches Moutonnees LBS102 Croft Skellioch Road LBS111 Abernethy Red Route LBS116 The Speyside Way LBS120 Causer Road Path LBS127 Ryvoan Pass LBS129 Mid Curr to Broomhill LBS130 Post Office to Finlarig Wood Path LBS136 Broomhill Spey Access Point 13 Enjoying the Cairngorms, Cairngorms National Park, Outdoor Access Strategy 2007-2012, (CNPA 2007), is available on the CNPA website or on request. CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 34 Image: Map 18 Dulnain Bridge & Nethy Bridge (not available in full text format, please check pdf) PAGE 35 Map 19 Carr-Bridge The map on the opposite page shows the proposed core paths network for the area around Carr-Bridge. The paths proposed within this area have been chosen as they best fit with the objectives of the Core Paths Plan. There are good links to other communities via the existing Sustrans cycle path (LBS53), which also caters for a number of activities such as horse riding and cycling. Ellan Wood, Baddengorm Wood and Carr Plantation provide for a wide range of abilities and activities and are important places of interest for visitors and residents alike. Carr-Bridge Proposed Core Paths Path Ref No / Path Name/Description LBS53 Sustrans Route 7 LBS56 Ellan Wood Path LBS57 Glencarnoch Path LBS58 Cemetery Path LBS59 Village Hall Woodland Walk LBS60 Station Link LBS61 River Dulnain Path LBS62 Lochanhully Link LBS63 Baddengorm Wood Path LBS114 Sustrans Route 7 LBS122 Carr Plantation Path LBS123 Carr-Bridge Golf Course Path CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 35 Image: Map 19 Carr-Bridge (not available in full text format, please check pdf) PAGE 36 Map 20 Boat of Garten The map on the opposite page shows the proposed core paths network for the area around Boat of Garten. The paths proposed within this area have been chosen as they best fit with the objectives of the Core Paths Plan. Boat of Garten and its surrounding communities are linked by the Speyside Way (LBS116), the Sustrans Route (LBS53) and the path to Drumullie (LBS71). The Outdoor Access Strategy14 identifies a need to provide safe walking and cycling routes to school and work, this is addressed by the proposal to include the Sustrans route (LBS53 and LBS126). The woods to the west of the community are particularly important for access and paths have been developed there by the Community Council. These paths also link into the wider network including the Speyside Way and demonstrate an excellent fit with the Core Paths Plan objectives. The proposed network will also help land managers to manage access on their land. Boat of Garten Proposed Core Paths Path Ref No / Path Name/Description LBS1 The River Spey LBS53 Sustrans Route 7 LBS64 The Speyside Way – proposed off-road section LBS66 River Path LBS67 Woodland Path LBS69 Craigie to Curling Pond Path LBS70 All Abilities Trail LBS71 Boat to Drumullie LBS111 Abernethy Red Route LBS112 Loch Garten to Loch Mallachie Path LBS113 A95 Cycle Path LBS116 The Speyside Way LBS121 River Path LBS126 Sustrans Route 7 14 Enjoying the Cairngorms: Cairngorms National Park Outdoor Access Strategy 2007-2012 (CNPA 2007), is available on the CNPA website or on request. CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 36 Image: Map 20 Boat of Garten (not available in full text format, please check pdf) PAGE 37 Map 21 Aviemore The map on the opposite page shows the proposed core paths network for the area around Aviemore. The paths proposed have been selected because they best fit with the objectives of the Core Paths Plan and were identified during the consultation process. A number of priorities identified in the Outdoor Access Strategy15 are being addressed by the proposed network in this area. The Glenmore Off-road Route (LBS29) and the Speyside Way (LBS116) help to meet the need to provide safe off-road cycling and horse riding. The Aviemore Orbital (LBS30) provides access to both the River Spey and Craigellachie National Nature Reserve, both being places of importance for residents and visitors. Aviemore Proposed Core Paths Path Ref No / Path Name/Description LBS1 The River Spey LBS29 Glenmore Off-road Route LBS30 Aviemore Orbital LBS31 Cycle Path LBS32 Dalfaber Woods LBS33 Dalfaber Club House to River LBS34 Golf Course Link to River LBS35 Aviemore Burn LBS36 Myrtlefield Path LBS37 Laurel Bank Lane LBS38 Craigellachie All Abilities LBS39 Craigellachie Nature Reserve Path LBS40 Dalfaber Drive to Milton Woods LBS41 School to Milton Woods LBS42 Old Bridge Road LBS43 Croftside Junction to Dalfaber Industrial Estate LBS116 The Speyside Way LBS124 High Burnside Path LBS137 Spey Access Point LBS138 Craigellachie Viewpoint Path 15 Enjoying the Cairngorms: Cairngorms National Park Outdoor Access Strategy 2007-2012 (CNPA 2007), is available on the CNPA website or on request. CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 37 Image: Map 21 Aviemore (not available in full text format, please check pdf) PAGE 38 Map 22 Kincraig and Insh The map on the opposite page shows the proposed core paths network for the area around Kincraig and Insh. These paths have been selected as they best fit with the objectives of the Core Paths Plan. The paths selected in this area will help land managers to better manage access for land management operations and conservation. There are good links to surrounding communities and places of interest such as Inshriach Forest and Loch Insh via the Badenoch Way (LBS72) and work has been done locally by the RSPB to provide access to the Insh Marshes Reserve (LBS141). Other local attractions such as the sculpture park at Invereshie are linked via the Invereshie House to Feshiebridge Path (LBS110). In and around Kincraig opportunities for safe routes to school will be improved by the development of LBS128. Kincraig and Insh Proposed Core Paths Path Ref No / Path Name/Description LBS1 The River Spey LBS46 North West Shore of Loch Insh LBS47 Dunachton Woods Path LBS48 Dunachton Woods Loop LBS49 Dunachton Woods South Link LBS50 Spey Access Point LBS72 The Badenoch Way LBS104 Far-Leitire Crag Path LBS105 Far-Leitire Ridge Path LBS106 Uath Lochan Path LBS109 Feshiebridge Woodland Path LBS110 Invereshie House to Feshiebridge Path LBS125 Spey Access Point LBS128 Hill Path LBS139 River Feshie Path LBS140 Proposed Speyside Way extension LBS141 Insh Marshes Path LBS142 Insh to Inshriach Forest CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 38 Image: Map 22 Kincraig & Insh (not available in full text format, please check pdf) PAGE 39 Map 23 Kingussie The map on the opposite page shows the proposed core paths network for the area around Kingussie. These paths have been chosen because they best fit with the objectives of the Core Paths Plan and the priorities identified in the Outdoor Access Strategy16. There are good links to surrounding communities such as Newtonmore along the Cycle Path (LBS80) which also caters for wide range of users and abilities. Much of the existing network was developed by the Kingussie Development Company with support from the Highland Access Project. Popular areas such as the Gynack Burn and Creag Bheag are linked by the proposed network and are a significant draw for visitors to the area. Kingussie Proposed Core Paths Path Ref No / Path Name/Description LBS1 The River Spey LBS73 Tom Baraidh LBS74 The Glebe Ponds LBS75 Golf Course Circular LBS76 Creag Bheag Path LBS77 West Terrace Circular LBS78 Birch Woodie LBS79 West Terrace Link LBS80 Sustrans Route 7 LBS81 Jubilee Path LBS83 The Badenoch Way LBS135 Spey Access Point UBS34 Kingussie to Newtonmore via Loch Gynack 16 Enjoying the Cairngorms: Cairngorms National Park Outdoor Access Strategy 2007-2012 (CNPA 2007), is available on the CNPA website or on request. CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 39 Image: Map 23 Kingussie (not available in full text format, please check pdf) PAGE 40 Map 24 Upper Badenoch and Strathspey The map on the opposite page shows the proposed core paths network for the Upper Badenoch and Strathspey area. The paths proposed within this area have been chosen because they best fit with the objectives of the Core Paths Plan and the priorities in the Outdoor Access Strategy17. The Outdoor Access Strategy identifies a need to develop better networks of paths around communities as well as links between communities. There is also a need to provide safe walking and cycling routes to get to schools and work and to develop further opportunities for less able people. A great deal of work has already been done in this area most notably by the Newtonmore Community Woodland and Development Trust and the Laggan Forest Trust. More recently these groups have been supported by the Highland Access Project. Paths in this area are popular with both visitors and residents and facilities such as the Laggan Wolftrax mountain bike course provides a strong focus in this area. These paths are popular and will help land managers manage access on their land. The woods either side of the A86 are very popular with both natural features, Falls of Pattack (UBS26), and archaeological features, Blackwood Trail (UBS22) being popular places of interest. The River Spey (LBS1) is popular locally, nationally, internationally and commercially as a quality canoe touring river providing opportunities for a range of paddle sports and abilities throughout its length. The River Spey is also vitally important to the local economy for fishing interests. The proposal to designate the River Spey fits well with the objectives of the core paths network, particularly in relation to helping land managers to manage access, provision for a range of activities, range of abilities, range of popular paths and helping to deliver the priorities for the area within the Outdoor Access Strategy. The table below lists only those paths which are not fully covered by the detailed maps further on in the document. A number of these are detailed in the inset map of Falls of Truim in the bottom left hand corner of the map. Upper Badenoch and Strathspey Proposed Core Paths Path Ref No / Path Name/Description LBS1 The River Spey UBS8 Glen Banchor UBS9 Sustrans Route 7 UBS12 Falls of Truim UBS13 Riverside Path UBS26 Falls of Pattack UBS28 Sustrans Route 7 UBS32 Lochan Uvie Spey Access Point 17 Enjoying the Cairngorms: Cairngorms National Park Outdoor Access Strategy 2007-2012 (CNPA 2007), is available on the CNPA website or on request. CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 40 Image: Map 24 Upper Badenoch and Strathspey (not available in full text format, please check pdf) PAGE 41 Map 25 Newtonmore The map on the opposite page shows the proposed core paths network for the Newtonmore area. The paths selected in this area are chosen because they best fit with the objectives of the Core Paths Plan, and have been identified during the public consultation process. Many of the paths selected have been put in place by the Newtonmore Community Woodland and Development Trust in partnership with local land owners and crofters. The paths are popular both with the community and with visitors, catering for a wide range of activities and abilities and helping land managers to manage access. Glen Banchor and the River Spey are particularly popular places of interest and are linked to the community by the Wildcat Trail (UBS2). This allows the public to enjoy many of the special qualities of the Park. The path around Loch Imrich provides for a range of abilities and different activities are catered for within this network. LBS80 caters for cyclists and UBS7 meets the needs of a range of different user types. Newtonmore is also linked to other communities in Upper Badenoch through Glen Banchor (UBS8) and via Loch Gynack (UBS34). Newtonmore Proposed Core Paths Path Ref No / Path Name/Description LBS1 The River Spey LBS80 Sustrans Route 7 UBS2 Wildcat Trail UBS3 Station to Wildcat Trail UBS4 Craggan of Clunie to Wildcat Trail UBS5 Wildcat Trail Link UBS6 Loch Imrich Circular UBS7 Golf Course Link UBS8 Glen Banchor UBS33 River Spey Access UBS34 Kingussie to Newtonmore via Loch Gynack CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 41 Image: Map 25 Newtonmore (not available in full text format, please check pdf) PAGE 42 Map 26 Laggan The map on the opposite page shows the proposed core paths network for the Laggan area. The paths proposed have been selected because they best fit with the objectives of the Core Paths Plan, meet the priorities in the Outdoor Access Strategy and have been identified during the public consultation process. Of particular importance to the community was the need to develop better off-road cycle and walking links to the school, hall and local facilities such as Wolftrax. To meet this demand UBS16 and UBS18 have been selected and we will be working closely with Transport Scotland and local land owners to develop these paths. Laggan Proposed Core Paths Path Ref No / Path Name/Description LBS1 The River Spey UBS16 Laggan to Balgowan UBS17 Gergask Path UBS18 Laggan to Gorstan UBS19 Gorstan to Wolftrax UBS20 Gorstan Path UBS22 Blackwood Trail UBS23 Corrieyarick Link UBS24 Pattack Path UBS25 Druim an Aird Path UBS29 River Spey Access UBS30 General Wades Military Road UBS31 Drumgask to Catlodge CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 42 Image: Map 26 Laggan (not available in full text format, please check pdf) PAGE 43 Map 27 Dalwhinnie The map on the opposite page shows the proposed core paths network for the Dalwhinnie area. The paths have been chosen because they fit best with the objectives of the Core Paths Plan via priorities in the Outdoor Access Strategy18. There are good links to other settlements via the Sustrans Route (UBS9) which provides opportunities for walkers and cyclists. Within the community there are links to Loch Ericht and to the village hall both of which are places of local importance. The CNPA are working with the neighbouring Highland Council to try and ensure core paths link across the boundary at this location. Dalwhinnie Proposed Core Paths Path Ref No / Path Name/Description UBS9 Sustrans Route 7 UBS27 Dalwhinnie to Loch Ericht UBS28 Sustrans Route 7 UBS35 Dalwhinnie Station to Village Hall 18 Enjoying the Cairngorms: Cairngorms National Park Outdoor Access Strategy 2007-2012 (CNPA 2007), is available on the CNPA website or on request. CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 43 Image: Map 27 Dalwhinnie (not available in full text format, please check pdf) PAGE 44 Map 28 Glenmore and Rothiemurchus The map on the opposite page shows the proposed core paths network for the Glenmore and Rothiemurchus area. The paths proposed within this area have been chosen as they best fit with the objectives of the Core Paths Plan and have been identified during the consultation process. In particular they help to deliver the priorities as identified in the Outdoor Access Strategy19, particularly in relation to providing safe walking and cycling routes and completion of the Glenmore off-road route. The proposed core paths network in this area includes popular paths which provide for a range of abilities and activities and also provide longer distance routes linking to other communities. The paths selected have also been identified in conjunction with local land managers to ensure that they help to conserve the natural heritage of the area and enable access to be managed in relation to land management operations. Glenmore and Rothiemurchus Proposed Core Paths Path Ref No / Path Name/Description GR1 Rothiemurchus Blue Route GR2 Rothiemurchus Red Route GR3 View of the Mountains Walk GR4 Lochs Walk GR5 Quiet Walk GR6 The Sluggan GR7 Meall a’ Bhuachaille Trek GR8 Ryvoan Trek GR9 Glenmore Lodge (off-road route) GR12 Allt Mor Trail GR13 The Loch Trail GR15 Loch Morlich Circular GR16 Loch Morlich Link Trail LBS29 Glenmore (off-road route) LBS127 Ryvoan Pass 19 Enjoying the Cairngorms: Cairngorms National Park Outdoor Access Strategy 2007-2012 (CNPA 2007), is available on the CNPA website or on request. CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 44 Image: Map 28 Glenmore & Rothiemurchus (not available in full text format, please check pdf) PAGE 45 7. Next Steps 7.1 This round of public consultation will come to an end on 30 June 2008. Staff from the Cairngorms National Park Authority will record and analyse all of the comments, objections and representations received. There will then be a three month period when staff will work with any objectors to try and resolve their objections. If, however, there are any objections that cannot be resolved then the Plan may be subject to a Public Local Inquiry by the Scottish Government Inquiry Reporters Unit. If this is the case then Scottish Ministers will give direction to the CNPA as to whether or not to adopt the Core Paths Plan and about any modifications that need to be made. 7.2 Once the Plan is adopted there will be a significant amount of work to be done on the ground to ensure that all of the paths are waymarked, promoted and are in appropriate condition. It is likely that some new paths will require to be built. Use of Ordnance Survey Mapping This Draft Core Paths Plan is illustrated with maps to clearly show the geographic location of proposed core paths for the purposes of consultation. This document contains mapping data which is the property of Ordnance Survey and any unlawful use or copying other than for the purpose of viewing and printing is prohibited. The document is for reference purposes only. No further copies may be made. The representation of features or boundaries in which Cairngorms National Park Authority or others have an interest does not necessarily imply their true positions. For further information please contact the appropriate authority. CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 46 Annex 1 – List of Proposed Core Paths The following table provides a full list of the proposed core paths in this Plan, these paths are also shown in separate tables adjacent to the associated maps in Section 6 (see page 17). This table also indicates where a path was proposed in the Interim Draft Core Paths Plan but has subsequently been removed from the proposed network. These paths are shown in italics. If you would like to find out why any of these paths are no longer proposed as core paths please contact us. Path Ref No / Path Name/Description CC – Central Cairngorms (Map 2) CC1 Glen Feshie to Deeside CC2 Glen Tilt CC3 Lairig Ghru CC4 Lairig an Laoigh CC5 Linn of Dee to Derry Lodge CC6 Deeside to Tomintoul via Inchrory CC7 Cockbridge to Inchrory EC – Eastern Cairngorms (Map 3) EC1 Dounalt Walk EC2 The Doll (no longer proposed as a core path) EC3 Forest Walk up White Water EC4 South Esk Walk EC5 Corrie Walk EC6 Loch Brandy EC7 Trout Loch Walk EC8 Loch Muick EC9 Glen Isla EC10 Minister’s Path EC11 Bachnagairn EC12 Glen Callater EC13 Glen Mark EC14 Glen Lee EC15 Clova to Glen Doll CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 47 UDE – Upper Deeside (Maps 4 to 10) UDE1 Old Brig O’Dee to Balmoral (no longer proposed as a core path) UDE2 Glen Muick (no longer proposed as a core path) UDE3 The Deeside Way UDE4 Dinnet to Glen Tanar UDE5 Morrone Birkwood UDE6 Duck Pond to Viewpoint UDE7 Across the golf course (no longer proposed as a core path) UDE8 Queen’s Drive to the Brig O’Dee (no longer proposed as a core path) UDE9 Society Bridge to Glenshee Road UDE10 Society Bridge to Balnellan Place (no longer proposed as a core path) UDE11 Golf Course Road to the Games Park (no longer proposed as a core path) UDE12 Riverside Walk along the Clunie and Dee UDE13 Bridge over the River Dee (no longer proposed as a core path) UDE14 Link to proposed River Dee Bridge UDE15 Village to Braemar Castle UDE16 Braemar Castle to the Queen’s Drive UDE17 The Queen’s Drive UDE18 Creag Choinnich UDE19 The Village up to Queen’s Drive UDE20 Linn of Quoich to the Keiloch UDE21 Alltdourie UDE22 Craig Leek Circular Walk UDE23 Keiloch Crags UDE24 Linn of Dee cycle route UDE25 Crathie All Abilities Path UDE26 Easter Balmoral to Crathie Link UDE27 Tomidhu to Crathie UDE28 Seven Bridges Walk UDE29 Golf Course Circular UDE30 Craigendarroch Circular Walk CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 48 UDE – Upper Deeside (Maps 4 to 10) continued UDE31 Cinder Path UDE32 Cinder path extension (no longer proposed as a core path) UDE33 Sgor Buidhe walk (no longer proposed as a core path) UDE34 Pannanich Woods Circular Walk UDE35 Pine Tree Trail (no longer proposed as a core path) UDE36 Two Lochan Loop (no longer proposed as a core path) UDE37 Dog Loop (no longer proposed as a core path) UDE38 Old Road Trail (no longer proposed as a core path) UDE39 Lochside Trail UDE40 Cambus O’May – Loch Kinord Link UDE41 Culblean Circular Route (no longer proposed as a core path) UDE42 Burn O’Vat Circular Route UDE43 Little Ord Circular Route (no longer proposed as a core path) UDE44 Loch Kinord Circular Route UDE45 Bogingore Circular Route (no longer proposed as a core path) UDE46 Loch Clarack Link UDE47 Glen Tanar Green Route UDE48 Glen Tanar Red Route UDE49 Glen Tanar (Orange Route - no longer proposed as a core path) UDE50 Glen Tanar White Route UDE51 Viewpoint to Golf Course UDE52 Morrone Hill UDE53 Auchallater to the Old Road UDE54 Old Road up Glen Clunie UDE55 Linn of Dee UDE56 Linn of Quoich UDE57 Linn of Dee car park to Glen Lui UDE58 Linn of Dee Access Path UDE59 Dalmochie to Cambus O’May UDE60 Ballater to Craigendarroch Hotel CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 49 UDE – Upper Deeside (Maps 4 to 10) continued UDE61 Island Access Path UDE62 Crathie River Access Path UDE63 Dinnet Bridge Path UDE64 Keiloch to Inver UDO – Upper Donside (Maps 11 & 12) UDO1 Doune UDO2 Bellabeg to Colquhonnie (no longer proposed as a core path) UDO3 Roughpark/School/Bellabeg UDO4 Bellabeg to Heugh-head UDO5 Bridge over the Don and path to the Lonach Hall UDO6 Link from bridge over the Don to Bellabeg UDO7 Glac Riach UDO8 Kirk Hill Circular UDO9 Poldullie Bridge UDO10 Bellabeg Circular UDO11 Bellabeg to Deochry Link UDO12 Ben Newe UDO13 Semeil Riverside Walk GT – Glenlivet and Tomintoul (Maps 13 to 15) GT1 Glenmulliach Forest GT2 Scalan Walk – Braes Heritage Trail GT3 The Livet Path (no longer proposed as a core path) GT4 Braes of Glenlivet Blue Trail (no longer proposed as a core path) GT5 The Bochel Circuit GT6 Tomnavoulin Community Path GT7 Clash Wood (no longer proposed as a core path) GT8 Tomnavoulin to Cairn Daimh GT9 Drumin Community Path GT10 Blairfindy Moorland Walk (no longer proposed as a core path) GT11 Glenconglass/Strath Avon Red Trail CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 50 GT – Glenlivet and Tomintoul (Maps 13 to 15) continued GT12 Glenconglass to Cairn Daimh GT13 West Avonside Walk GT14 Glenconglass/Glen Brown Black Trail GT15 Glen Brown - Kylnadrochit GT16 Lecht Mine Path GT17 Link Path GT18 All Abilities Path GT19 Old Military Road GT20 Tomintoul Country Walk/Queen Victoria Viewpoint (no longer proposed as a core path) GT21 Tomintoul Community Path GT22 Tomintoul to Dorback GT23 Drumin to Glenlivet Distillery GT24 The Speyside Way Spur GT25 Cairn Daimh to Altnaglander LBS – Lower Badenoch and Strathspey (Maps 16 to 23) LBS1 The River Spey LBS2 North River Bank walk to Aberlour (no longer proposed as a core path) LBS3 Old railway line to Lower Campbrae Woods LBS4 Riverside Path to Grantown-on-Spey LBS5 The Dava Way LBS6 Industrial Estate Path LBS7 The Viewpoint Path LBS8 Beachen Wood Blue Route LBS9 Beachen Wood Green Trail (no longer proposed as a core path) LBS10 Beachen Wood Orange Route LBS11 Anagach Woods Blue Route LBS12 Anagach Woods Green Route LBS13 Anagach Woods Red Route LBS14 Easter Anagach to Speybridge (no longer proposed as a core path) CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 51 LBS – Lower Badenoch and Strathspey (Maps 16 to 23) continued LBS15 Back of Anagach (no longer proposed as a core path) LBS16 Ladies Garden Wood LBS17 Ladies Walk (no longer proposed as a core path) LBS18 Free Church Wood LBS19 Kylintra Pond Path LBS20 Kylintra Burn Path LBS21 Kylintra Meadows (no longer proposed as a core path) LBS22 Spey Beach to the Old Cemetery (no longer proposed as a core path) LBS23 Revack (Yellow Route - no longer proposed as a core path) LBS24 Revack (Green Route - no longer proposed as a core path) LBS25 Revack (Red Route - no longer proposed as a core path) LBS26 Revack (Blue Route - no longer proposed as a core path) LBS27 Revack (Orange Route - no longer proposed as a core path) LBS28 Revack (Lilac Route - no longer proposed as a core path) LBS29 Glenmore Off-road Route LBS30 Aviemore Orbital LBS31 Cycle Path LBS32 Dalfaber Woods LBS33 Dalfaber Club House to River LBS34 Golf Course Link to River LBS35 Aviemore Burn LBS36 Myrtlefield Path LBS37 Laurel Bank Lane LBS38 Craigellachie All Abilities LBS39 Craigellachie Nature Reserve Path LBS40 Dalfaber Drive to Milton Woods LBS41 School to Milton Woods LBS42 Old Bridge Road LBS43 Croftside Junction to Dalfaber Industrial Estate LBS44 Dalfaber south to River (no longer proposed as a core path) CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 52 LBS – Lower Badenoch and Strathspey (Maps 16 to 23) continued LBS45 South East Shore of Loch Insh (no longer proposed as a core path) LBS46 North West Shore of Loch Insh LBS47 Dunachton Woods Path LBS48 Dunachton Woods Loop LBS49 Dunachton Woods South Link LBS50 Spey Access Point LBS51 Water Access to Loch Insh at Insh Church (no longer proposed as a core path) LBS52 Village Hall to Village (no longer proposed as a core path) LBS53 Sustrans Route 7 LBS54 Carr Plantation path link (no longer proposed as a core path) LBS55 Carr Plantation Ellan Wood link (no longer proposed as a core path) LBS56 Ellan Wood Path LBS57 Glencarnoch Path LBS58 Cemetery Path LBS59 Village Hall Woodland Walk LBS60 Station Link LBS61 River Dulnain Path LBS62 Lochanhully Link LBS63 Baddengorm Wood Path LBS64 The Speyside Way – proposed off-road section LBS65 Boat to Street of Kincardine River Route (no longer proposed as a core path) LBS66 River Path LBS67 Woodland Path LBS68 Loch an Carriagean and Stone Circle (no longer proposed as a core path) LBS69 Craigie to Curling Pond Path LBS70 All Abilities Trail LBS71 Boat to Drumullie LBS72 The Badenoch Way LBS73 Tom Baraidh LBS74 The Glebe Ponds CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 53 LBS – Lower Badenoch and Strathspey (Maps 16 to 23) continued LBS75 Golf Course Circular LBS76 Creag Bheag Path LBS77 West Terrace Circular LBS78 Birch Woodie LBS79 West Terrace Link LBS80 Sustrans Route 7 LBS81 Jubilee Path LBS82 Path Kingussie to Newtonmore (no longer proposed as a core path) LBS83 The Badenoch Way LBS84 Broomhill Path LBS85 Puggy Line Trail LBS86 Kings Road to Mill Trail LBS87 River Path LBS88 Lettoch Walk (no longer proposed as a core path) LBS89 Wilderness Trail LBS90 Castle Roy Loop LBS91 Bacharn Trail (no longer proposed as a core path) LBS92 Golf Course Woods Route LBS93 Broomhill to the Heather Centre LBS94 Curr Wood Path LBS95 Skye of Curr Woods Path LBS96 Dulnain Bridge to Balnaan LBS97 Finlarig Wood Path LBS98 South River Route (no longer proposed as a core path) LBS99 Riverside Path LBS100 Ballintomb Wood Path LBS101 Roches Moutonnees LBS102 Croft Skellioch Road LBS103 River Link (no longer proposed as a core path) LBS104 Far-Leitire Crag Path CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 54 LBS – Lower Badenoch and Strathspey (Maps 16 to 23) continued LBS105 Far-Leitire Ridge Path LBS106 Uath Lochan Path LBS107 Uath Lochan Walk (long - no longer proposed as a core path) LBS108 Uath Lochan Walk (short - no longer proposed as a core path) LBS109 Feshiebridge Woodland Path LBS110 Invereshie House to Feshiebridge Path LBS111 Abernethy Red Route LBS112 Loch Garten to Loch Mallachie Path LBS113 A95 Cycle Path LBS114 Sustrans Route 7 LBS115 Cromdale to Balmenach Path LBS116 The Speyside Way LBS117 Wester Craggan Road LBS118 Grantown Golf Course to Anagach Woods Track LBS119 Anagach Woods All Abilities Path LBS120 Causer Road Path LBS121 River Path LBS122 Carr Plantation Path LBS123 Carr-Bridge Golf Course LBS124 High Burnside Path LBS125 Spey Access Point LBS126 Sustrans Route 7 LBS127 Ryvoan Pass LBS128 Hill Path LBS129 Mid Curr to Broomhill LBS130 Post Office to Finlarig Wood Path LBS131 River Spey Access Point LBS132 (number not allocated) LBS133 Old Railway to Cairngorm Avenue LBS134 Horse Field Path LBS135 Spey Access Point CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 55 LBS – Lower Badenoch and Strathspey (Maps 16 to 23) continued LBS136 Broomhill Spey Access Point LBS137 Spey Access Point LBS138 Craigellachie Viewpoint Path LBS139 River Feshie Path LBS140 Proposed Speyside Way extension LBS141 Insh Marshes Path LBS142 Insh to Inshriach Forest UBS – Upper Badenoch and Strathspey (Maps 24 to 27) UBS1 Newtonmore to Kingussie Riverside (no longer proposed as a core path) UBS2 Wildcat Trail UBS3 Station to Wildcat Trail UBS4 Craggan of Clunie to Wildcat Trail UBS5 Wildcat Trail Link UBS6 Loch Imrich Circular UBS7 Golf Course Link UBS8 Glen Banchor UBS9 Sustrans Route 7 UBS10 Glen Truim woods (no longer proposed as a core path) UBS11 Viewpoint (no longer proposed as a core path) UBS12 Falls of Truim UBS13 Riverside Path UBS14 Riverside Walk (no longer proposed as a core path) UBS15 Allt Mhoraich walk (no longer proposed as a core path) UBS16 Laggan to Balgowan UBS17 Gergask Path UBS18 Laggan to Gorstan UBS19 Gorstan to Wolftrax UBS20 Gorstan Path UBS21 Horse trails Strathmashie (no longer proposed as a core path) UBS22 Blackwood Trail CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 PAGE 56 UBS – Upper Badenoch and Strathspey (Maps 24 to 27) continued UBS23 Corriyarick link UBS24 Pattack Path UBS25 Druim an Aird Path UBS26 Falls of Pattack UBS27 Dalwhinne to Loch Ericht UBS28 Sustrans Route 7 UBS29 River Spey Access UBS30 General Wades Military Road UBS31 Drumgask to Catlodge UBS32 Lochan Uvie Spey Access Point UBS33 River Spey Access UBS34 Kingussie to Newtonmore via Loch Gynack UBS35 Dalwhinne Station to Village Hall GR – Glenmore and Rothiemurchus (Map 28) GR1 Rothiemurchus Blue Route GR2 Rothiemurchus Red Route GR3 View of the Mountains Walk GR4 Lochs Walk GR5 Quiet Walk GR6 The Sluggan GR7 Meall a’ Bhuachaille Trek GR8 Ryvoan Trek GR9 Glenmore Lodge (off-road route) GR10 Glenmore Forest Trail (no longer proposed as a core path) GR11 Rieunachan Walk (no longer proposed as a core path) GR12 Allt Mor Trail GR13 The Loch Trail GR14 Woodland Trail (no longer proposed as a core path) GR15 Loch Morlich Circular GR16 Loch Morlich Link Trail CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Core Paths Plan Draft • April 2008 BACK PAGE Published by Cairngorms National Park Authority © 2008. 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