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1.....Introduction ...... 1 2.....Reason for this Plan and who is it for? ...... 1 3.....Legislative/Policy Linkages...... 1 4.....Plan Objectives...... 1 5.....The Moray Core Paths Plan – Public Consultation Process ...... 2 5a ...Consultative Draft Plan 2007...... 2 5b ...Final Draft Plan 2008...... 3 5c ...Finalised version of the Plan 2009 and the Local Inquiry ...... 3 6.....Core Paths Selection and Criteria ...... 3 7.....Core Paths – Statutory advantages of designation...... 4 8.....Strategic Environmental Assessment...... 4 9.....Path Development ...... 5 10...Paths Management ...... 5 11...Signage and Promotion ...... 6 12...Mitigating Impacts ...... 6 13...Resources and Implementation ...... 7 14...Plan Monitoring and Review ...... 8

TABLES

Table 1 – Moray Core Paths Plan Cons ultative Draft 2007 ...... 2 Table 2 – Action Plan...... 8

APPENDICES

Moray Core Paths Appendices...... 9

Appendix 1 – Integration with other Strategies and Plans ...... 10 Appendix 2 – Moray Local Access Strategy. Guiding principles and Key Features of the Moray Paths Network...... 13 Appendix 3 – Potential Benefits of Access Improvements ...... 13

CORE PATHS INFORMATION TEXT – TABLES AND MAPS

A – Map numbers ...... 14 B – Map labelling for Core Paths ...... 14 C – List of Core Paths and attributes tables ...... 14 D – The Maps...... 14

Moray Core Paths and Attributes Tables ...... 17 Moray Core Paths Maps ...... 41 contents MORAY CORE PATHS PLAN/ADOPTED PLAN 2011 MORAY CORE PATHS PLAN/ADOPTED PLAN 2011

THE MORAY CORE PATHS PLAN – ADOPTED PLAN 2011 3. Legislative/Policy Linkages The statutory requirement to produce Core Path Plans for each local authority area contributes to a raft of 1. Introduction National Government Policy Objectives in terms of social justice, social inclusion, climate change mitigation, active travel, health and wellbeing and community economic development. The Land Reform () Act 2003 gives everyone statutory access rights to most land and inland water. The Moray Core Paths Plan has and will help at a local level in achieving the following national and People only have these rights if they exercise them responsibly by respecting people’s privacy, safety and international targets: livelihoods and Scotland’s environment. Equally land managers have to manage their land and water • Kyoto protocol – reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 5% below 1990 levels between 2008 responsibly in relation to access rights. and 2012. MAIN TEXT Cycling Action Plan for Scotland – 10% of all journeys to be made by cycle by 2020. Simply having a right of access is not enough. Evidence suggests that generally what people prefer is to • use paths rather than having to negotiate their way through the wider countryside. As a result one of the • Walking Strategy for Scotland – An increase of 10% in the number of journeys per person made on foot duties placed on Local Authorities under the Act is to produce a Core Paths Plan.This will provide people by 2012 (compared to 1996 figures). with a basic framework of ‘key’ paths for both visitors and locals that balances the provision for public • Tomorrow’s roads safer for everyone (government road safety strategy) – 40% reduction in the number of access with the land management and privacy needs of those who live and work in the countryside. people killed or seriously injured in road accidents; 50% reduction in the number of children killed or seriously injured; 10% reduction in the slight casualty rate, all by 2010 (compared to 1996 figures). The Moray Council has met its statutory obligation in adopting this Moray Core Paths plan on 28th June 2011. The Adopted Plan resulted from an extensive public consultation and Local Inquiry process and the plan is • Towards a Healthier Scotland (White paper on health) – increase proportion of 11–15 year olds taking considered by the Moray Council to meet its legislative requirement of “providing a basic framework of Core vigorous exercise four times or more weekly to 50%; increase proportion of men and women of 16 to 44 Paths sufficient for the purpose of giving the public reasonable access throughout the local authority area”. years old taking vigorous exercise four times or more weekly to 60% and 50% respectively by 2010; reduce mortality rate in people under 75 years by 50%, from 1995 to 2010. It is inherent that the Plan focuses on the Statutory Core Paths. It has been necessary however to look at the greater access position in Moray, particularly how the wider Moray Paths Network feeds into Core Paths. At a regional and local level the production of the Moray Core Paths Plan will contribute to achieving Core paths are not therefore viewed in isolation. the objectives of a range of strategies including the following: Moray Community Planning Partnership – Single Outcome Agreement The Moray Core Paths Plan has been developed under the Moray Local Access Strategy Framework Document • 2002. A copy of this strategy can be viewed on the Council’s website www.moray.gov.uk • Moray 2020 The strategy which is in need of review still provides a framework for preparation and implementation of the • Moray Community Plan 2006 – 2010 (Under review) Moray Core Paths Plan with a view to improving and integrating the whole Moray Paths Network. • Moray Sustainability Initiatives (LA21 and Environmental Charter) Highlands Area Tourism Partnership Plan 2006 – 2015 The Adopted Moray Core Paths Plan 2011 can be viewed and downloaded at www.moray.gov.uk/corepaths. • Any queries relating to the Plan should be directed to: Moray Access Manager, Moray Council, Council Office, • Moray Road Safety Plan 2004–2007 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BX, email: [email protected], telephone number 01343 543451. • Moray Indicative Forest Strategy 2001 • Highlands and Islands Countryside Access Strategy 2. Reason for this Plan and who is it for? • Moray Local Access Strategy – Framework Document 2002 In general the plan has been produced for the following reasons: • Regional Transport Strategy for the Highlands and Islands • Moray Development Plan – Moray Local Plan 2008 • It is required to be produced by The Moray Council under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. • Moray LocalTransport Strategy 2001 (under review) • A need to set a vision for the format of the Moray Core Paths Network and how it will be developed and managed to unlock the full range of benefits to Moray. • North East Scotland Biodiversity Action Plan • A need to facilitate opportunities to capitalise and consolidate scarce resources for paths and contribute to The rationale behind some of these strategies in the context of outdoor access and the links with the Moray a wide range of local, regional and national policy objectives in terms of economic development, health, Core Paths Plan is given in Appendix 1. sustainable transport, community safety and social inclusion. • A need to achieve focused, joined up thinking between Council departments, agencies and organisations with an interest in outdoor access, paths and sustainable transport. 4. Plan Objectives This Moray Core Paths Plan has four principle objectives, which collectively make up the vision for the next In general the plan is being produced for everyone who has an interest or a stake in outdoor access. In five years (i.e. until end 2015). essence this includes everyone who lives in, works in and visits outdoor locations and paths in Moray. (i) To provide an initial basic framework of Core Paths sufficient for the purpose of giving the public More specifically the following are considered to have a particular interest: reasonable access throughout the Moray Area. • Outdoor Access Users (ii) To facilitate a co–ordinated and planned approach to the development, management and promotion of • Land Managers including estate owners and farmers the whole Moray Paths Network including identified Moray Core Paths. Identified paths should accord Health professionals/organisations with the guiding principles and key features laid down for the whole Moray Paths Network in the • Moray Local Access Strategy Framework Document 2002 (see Appendix 2). • Community Groups/Local Outdoor Access Groups • Statutory agencies, including Moray Council departments, Scottish Natural Heritage, Historic Scotland, (iii) To maximise the social, economic and environmental benefits to the Moray area, consolidating the Forestry Commission Scotland and H.I.E. Moray. limited available resources (see Appendix 3). • Outdoor leisure businesses • Tourist operators and organisations (iv) To minimise any impact on the environment that may result from improvements to Moray’s Paths infrastructure.

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5. The Moray Core Paths Plan – Public Consultation Process TABLE 1 – MORAY CORE PATHS PLAN CONSULTATIVE DRAFT 2007 MAIN GENERAL ISSUES ARISING FROM THE PUBLIC RESULTANT GENERAL CHANGES TO THE PLAN TO A lengthy public consultation exercise was conducted to ensure a full inclusive approach prior to plan RESPONSE ON THE CONSULTATIVE DRAFT PLAN 2007 PRODUCE THE FINAL DRAFT PLAN 2008 adoption. Plan was not sufficient to provide a framework of Core Addition of new Core Paths which include a wider variety of This public consultation process is summarized as follows: Paths for general access. Current complement of routes route types including loop paths and circular paths near to were too few in numbers and skeletal. Too much communities. Concentration on ensuring linkage and (a) Consultative Draft Plan 2007 concentration on linear linking routes. Need to add a wider integration of routes particularly around communities. For MAIN TEXT variety of Core Paths inclusive of loop paths and circular linking purposes sections of public road have been Comments on the 2007 Consultative Draft Plan were invited by the public focussing on whether the plan was paths near to communities. Need more paths particularly in included subject to safety considerations. New routes have ‘sufficient for purpose’.The consultation was informally based and lasted for three months between Elgin, , , Keith, and . been specifically added for Elgin, Fochabers, Forres, Keith, September and November, the emphasis being on informal engagement with the public.The following Cabrach and Buckie. All new routes have been subject to methods were used to raise the profile of the plan and seek comments from the wider public whilst detailed assessment by the Moray Access Manager and the focussing on specific identified stakeholders, organisations and groups. Moray L.O.A.F.

• September 6th Plan Launch and Workshop at Glenfiddich Distillery (around 100 people attended), hosted Additional Core Path Bids – Many bids were received for Many of the bids for new Core Paths received through the jointly by the Moray Council and Moray Local Outdoor Access Forum (Moray L.O.A.F.). additional Core Paths, submitted by the general public and consultation exercise have been added including some • Plan and response forms placed on the Council’s website Scottish Natural Heritage. The proposals were justified on shorter routes and loop paths in and around settlements, Media profile – radio and press adverts and articles the basis that additional routes would better integrate and promoted paths and safe routes to school. This has been • link the network making it robust and sufficient. subject to detailed assessment by the Moray Access Posters in all public libraries, Council access points and community notice boards • Manager and the Moray L.O.A.F. • Letters and response forms sent to all affected landowners and farmers, Community Councils, Community Associations, Local Access Groups and Access User Groups Need for greater flexibility of Core Paths Criteria – The To be a Core Path, a route now only has to meet the Hard copies of the plan and response forms placed at all libraries and Council access points. A limited requirement for a Core Path to meet all seven criteria was ‘majority’ of the criteria and not all seven. • considered too rigid and did not allow for sufficient variety number of hard copies were also available from the Council’s Access Manager on request of routes. • Specific letters to all relevant government agencies including SNH, Paths for All Partnership and the Forestry Commission No information on the physical nature of any of the Core Information has been included incorporating physical • Meetings with various Community groups and Community Planning Local Neighbourhood Forums. paths. – Needed to judge network sufficiency for all types of attribute information on each route and the maps now users and to allow users to determine suitability of each indicate which sections are on public roads. Considerable feedback was received from 86 respondents who between them made over 200 specific Core Path. Considered important to give information on barriers and which sections of paths are on public roads. comments on the plan.These comments were collectively analysed and considered by Moray Council staff and the Moray Local Outdoor Access Forum (L.O.A.F.). Professional judgement was applied to Plan did not provide for the needs to less able users. – Information highlighting ‘Most Accessible Core Paths’ has create a realistic Core Paths Network which would be acceptable in terms of resource requirements and Information was required to direct less able users to the been included in the Core Paths list and attributes tables. meeting the needs of all users. most suitable paths. Existing all abilities paths should be Known all abilities paths have been added as Core Paths. included as Core Paths. Table 1 summarises the main general issues which arose from the 2007 public consultation exercise and what general changes have been made to produce the Final Draft Plan. Need to minimise impacts on ‘Natura’ sites – Scottish Wording of Policies 3 and 5 have been amended to Natural Heritage indicated the Plan will have a significant adequately address impacts on Natura sites. effect on Natura sites, i.e. and Culbin S.A.C’s. The Plan needed to address how any adverse impact will be minimised when developing/managing/promoting paths.

The should be a Core Path – The route meets The Speyside Way has been included in its entirety within all seven criteria and is needed to help make the overall Moray as a Core Path. Core Paths Network sufficient.

Core Paths only should be shown on final maps and not Aspirational Core Paths have been removed from the Plan Aspirational Core Paths – The Paths for all Partnership maps and are now only referred to in the Plan text which stated that this accords with revised governmental indicates that these routes will now appear in separate guidance on Core Paths Planning. documentation.

Note on tourism value of the Plan: Where comment was given in relation to tourism there was agreement that the Moray Core Paths network would provide valuable tourism infrastructure, but there was no specific issues raised by any tourist businesses or representative tourism/economic organisations.

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(b) Final Draft Plan 2008 ● All Core Paths should be signposted at key access points with boundary crossings in a safe and useable The same consultation methods were used for inviting public response to the Final Draft Plan that were used condition with path surfaces serviceable for the anticipated users. for the Consultative Draft Plan. On this occasion however there was no launch event.The Consultation process ● Core paths can include rights of way, cycleways, safe routes to school, long distance paths, roadside was more formally based where the public were invited to make comment or register an objection to the pavements and quiet public roads. Plan.The formal submission period for comments and objections ran for twelve weeks between Friday 31st ● There is no design standard for Core Paths which can have a variety of surfaces from earth paths to tarmac October 2008 and Friday 6th February 2009. roads.The routes however should be free from physical barriers where possible. Rivers and lochs can also Considerable efforts had been made by the Council and the Moray Local Outdoor Access Forum at the be Core Paths. Core paths do not all have to connect but there is an expectation that routes will provide Consultative Draft stage to resolve outstanding issues as far as possible through changes to the Plan with the meaningful loops and networks and where possible link to neighbouring communities and places of interest overall objective of ensuring it was ‘sufficient for purpose’. It was no surprise to learn therefore that there was where demand is high. MAIN TEXT not a huge number of objections to the resultant Final Draft Plan. ● Core Paths should connect where possible with Core Paths in neighbouring Local Authority areas. The respondents to the Final Draft Plan between them raised 29 formal objections and 59 comments. ● Core Paths can be existing routes and proposed new routes. Any new path would need to be developed for Comments received have been addressed where necessary through minor changes to the Plan. Negotiations use by the time of Core Path Plan adoption or reasonably soon after (i.e. within 2 years). resulted in 13 objections being formally withdrawn with 16 outstanding objections remaining. ● Multi use –The Core Paths Network should as far as possible provide for the needs of all types of user The remaining objections related to the following: within the context of the natural limitations and physical constraints of the path terrain.Where a path has man made constraints preventing multi use (for example a steep flight of steps, stiles or other constructed ● Non inclusion of the River Spey as a Core Path barriers), then that path should generally not be a Core Path until such time as these barriers are removed. ● Non inclusion of the Osprey Path at as a Core Path ● Core paths should be suitably managed and promoted.This is not a statutory requirement placed on local ● Non inclusion of the Old Kirk path from Lintmill to Cullen as a Core Path authorities so a variety of measures and approaches will need to be explored. Resource considerations will ● Inclusion of FR09 at Broom of Moy, near Forres as a Core Path ultimately inform choices in development of a ‘sufficient’ system of Core Paths and may limit the number of ● Inclusion of part of EG32 as a Core Path adopted Core Paths. ● Inclusion of EG33 as a Core Path (b) Specific Criteria and Route Selection (c) Finalised Version of the Plan 2009 and the Local Inquiry Whilst the government guidance gives the general context of what Core Paths should be and how they should The Moray Local Outdoor Access Forum at their meeting of 11th August 2009 formally endorsed the resultant function, it is clear that there is need for a more refined approach which is appropriate to the access Finalised Version of the Plan as ‘sufficient for purpose’ and also agreed that the remaining outstanding experience in Moray. objections should not be accomodated with the exception of FR09 which they would like to see removed as a Not all paths have been identified as Core Paths. Simple criteria reflecting the Moray context have been Core Path. The Council position was that FR09 should remain in the Plan as it was identified from the public applied as an effective and robust way of selecting Core Paths within the Moray area. consultation exercise. It is clear in Moray opportunities do exist to derive a network of linked Core Paths particularly in lowland Consequently the council agreed a Finalised Version of the plan including FR09 and submitted this together areas around and between communities and along the major river valleys. Upland paths are therefore by and with statements on the 16 outstanding objections to the Scottish Government who decided to hold a Local large part of the wider Moray Paths Network rather than being Core Paths due to their considerable distance Inquiry to resolve the objections. from settlements and limited functionality. The Local Inquiry recommendations report from the Scottish Government Rural and Environmental directorate Focusing Core Paths around and between settlements has been a key approach in route designation. upheld the Council’s position except for Core Path EG32. The council subsequently removed EG32 from the plan and with no other changes required duly adopted the plan on 28th June 2011. The strategic and local context have been combined to formulate seven criteria for selecting Core Paths in Moray. The criteria and subsequent selection of routes were derived from the following: 6. Core Paths Selection and Criteria ● A number of public consultation exercises carried out throughout Moray during 2000 to 2004.These were Both General Government Guidance and specifically devised criteria were used in the selection of Moray’s part of partnership funded access development projects.The results of these have advised the formulation Core Paths. of the criteria from an assessment of what type of paths were most important to local people. (a) General Government Guidance ● The results of a survey of the Moray Citizens Panel carried out at the start of 2006. Over 70% of respondents felt it important that a Core Paths Plan in Moray should address leisure, health, tourism and access for all Information about Core Paths is given in the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003,The Scottish Outdoor Access users. 66% of respondents considered that Core Paths should concentrate on routes used by local people Code (S.O.A.C) and the Scottish Executive Guidance to Access Authorities. The guidance gives the general and 60% on routes linking communities and places. Routes used by tourists were seen as important but context for what Core Paths should be. considerably less so. ● Moray Local Outdoor Access Forum.The Forum is representative of all the access interests across Moray To summarise the guidance, Core Paths should be routes including waterways to facilitate the exercise of (i.e. land managers, community groups, agencies, user groups). As such the Forum was ideally placed to access rights under the 2003 Act.The guidance states, “The Core Paths system should provide the basic advise on appropriate criteria for selection of Core Paths in Moray and subsequent selection of specific framework of routes sufficient for the purpose of giving the public reasonable access throughout a Local routes. Authority area. This will be the key test of the robustness and validity of the Moray Core Paths Plan”. ● The Moray Council assessment of realistic resources. The principle of creating a practical and deliverable The guidance provides the following general points on Core Paths: plan has been applied. ● The Basic Core Paths framework will link into and support a wider paths network. ● Results of the Public Consultation exercise. This was carried out in 2007 for the Moray Core Paths Plan ● Suitable provision of Core Paths is intended to assist in the management of access, particularly over Consultative Draft and in 2008 for the Moray Core Paths Plan Final Draft. Now the Core Paths Network is agricultural land. more expansive and has a greater variety of routes which are better linked. ● The Core Paths network when considered as a whole, should provide for all forms of recreational access (e.g. walking, canoeing, cycling, horse riding, etc.)

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The approach advocated in selecting routes is simple namely that candidate routes to qualify as Moray Core Paths have to meet the majority of the criteria listed below.

(i) Links Communities and places together Communities include towns down to small scattered settlements with a few houses. Places include built attractions, natural features and historic sites, (these might include visitor centres, leisure facilities, viewpoints and cemeteries). Core paths should start or finish at a settlement or pass through a settlement or connect to another Core Path.Within larger towns Core Paths can connect between neighbourhoods. MAIN TEXT

(ii) Multiple use and multiple benefits Paths with the width, gradient and surface suitable for a variety of users are most likely to be Core Paths. Core Paths can also include inland water and rivers. All paths should be barrier free as is practicable to permit use by the widest range of users. Core paths should function to maximise potential multiple benefits (i.e. social inclusion/community, sustainable transport, health, leisure, tourism). 7. Core Paths – Statutory advantages of designation Core Paths must not have any dangerous hazards that present unacceptable risks to users. All risks should be within tolerable levels for all types of users who have the right of responsible access under the Land Reform The maps contained within this Plan show a variety of path types which make up the Moray Paths Network. Of (Scotland) Act 2003. these only the Core Paths are a statutory designation required by the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. The general public right of responsible access established under the Act applies to all the paths outlined on the (iii) Community Demand maps including Core Paths. Core Paths however enjoy the following additional advantages from their statutory Recognition will be given to the level of demand identified in previous/current consultations with users, status: potential users, commuters, community groups and the wider public.This will require to be balanced with the realistic availability of capital and revenue funding. ● Protection through the statutory planning system with a specific policy reference in the statutory Moray Local Plan – to safeguard routes from development encroachment. (iv) Supports the wider path networks ● Works can be carried out by the Council to sign and maintain routes without requiring owner Core Paths must provide a framework accommodating access links to an existing and potential wider paths consent. Signing of Core Paths is not an obligation or duty imposed by legislation albeit government network in any area including promoted paths and other paths. guidance states that signage should be provided at main access points. (v) Moray Local Outdoor Access Forum ● Enforcement proceedings can be enacted by the Council to reinstate ploughed sections of paths. Such Any route should be endorsed by the Moray Local Outdoor Access Forum as a Core Path, although the Moray action would only be pursued as a last resort Council reserves the right to make the final decision.The Forum is representative of Communities, Access ● Core Paths will appear on future editions of O.S. maps. users, Land Managers and Agencies across Moray as the main stakeholders in outdoor access.

(vi) Environmental Impacts Core Paths in their designation, development, management and promotion must not place unacceptable 8. Strategic Environmental Assessment negative impacts on Moray’s environment with specific sensitivity being given to areas with Natural and Historic Heritage Designations. The Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005 which came into force on 20th February 2006 requires all public plans, programmes and strategies to be subject to the process of Strategic Environmental Assessment (vii) Added Value (S.E.A.) where there will be significant environmental impacts. Identified paths must have a clear ‘added value’ which will be derived from designation as Core Paths including one or more of the following: As the Moray Core Paths Plan is a ‘public plan’ it has required to be the subject of a S.E.A. An S.E.A. has run concurrently with the process of producing and adopting the Moray Core Paths Plan.The S.E.A. involves the following main stages: A Potential for Core Paths to reduce or avoid management conflicts, i.e. defining an access corridor along a path can help manage access to assist the overall management of an estate or farm. Scoping. This is the start of the S.E.A. process. A scoping report was produced which sets out the areas of likely significant environmental impacts in consultation with the specified Consultation Authorities. It identifies the B Paths at Risk –Where paths are under threat from development encroachment their designation as Core scope and level of detail needed in the Environmental Report. Paths will afford a degree of protection through the statutory planning system. Environmental Report. This was produced to accompany the Moray Core Paths Plan Final Draft. The Report C Public Policy – Designation of a route may assist realisation of policy objectives within statutory describes in detail what effects the Core Paths Plan will have on the environment, exploring ways of improving organisations e.g. Moray Council, N.H.S. Grampian, HIE Moray, Scottish Natural Heritage. Such strategic it to mitigate negative environmental impacts.The Environmental Report was available for public viewing and benefits need to be maximised to facilitate an integrated policy approach. comment alongside the Final Draft Plan. The recommendations contained within the Environmental Report have been acted upon and incorporated within this Adopted Moray Core Paths Plan. D Designation of a route as a Core Path will raise the profile and potentially increase usage of the path. Post–adoption. This report still to be produced is a statement of how consultation responses and the findings E Designation as a Core Path will enhance the function of a route where it is a principle access point to an of the Environmental Report have been taken into account in preparing the Core Paths Plan. adjacent wider public access area and/or network of paths. Monitoring. To ensure the effectiveness of mitigation measures can be ascertained as well as identifying and providing for any unforeseen adverse effects at an early stage.

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9. Path Development 10. Paths Management Much has been achieved in Moray since year 2000 in terms of development of the whole Moray Paths Whilst Paths development has been supported by a wide range of funding agencies and organisations, it is Network.Three major outdoor access development projects have been implemented through partnerships ongoing paths management that has proved to be more challenging to achieve in a sustainable way. It is between various funding agencies and twenty three Local Community Access Groups. Additionally a network important to ensure that the whole Moray Paths Network including Core Paths are properly managed and of cycle paths has emerged through a number of externally funded projects spearheaded by the Moray maintained to sustain optimum user accessibility into the future otherwise many of the possible benefits will Council.The Forestry Commission has also developed a variety of leisure routes in extensive areas of woodland be lost. A major part of the challenge has been and will continue to be considering paths and associated across Moray. Paths have also been created by land managers through the Scottish Forestry Grants Scheme infrastructure as assets which require to be managed to ensure they are always fit for purpose. and the Land Management Contracts Menu Scheme. Current management arrangements for Moray’s paths are somewhat ad hoc involving input from the Moray MAIN TEXT Designation of Core Paths in Moray should build on what has already been achieved largely requiring small Council, Forestry Commission, Land Managers, Criminal Justice Community Services, Local Community scale improvement works to make existing paths more accessible. Access Groups,Volunteers and Lochpark Challenge.Whilst the current effort achieves results much of it is short lived and unsustainable in the long term.There is a need to pull this effort together and consolidate other This Plan features Core Paths as the required statutory framework for access. It also has regard to other paths management opportunities, making the most of what human and financial resources are available. It is also which are signposted and promoted as part of Local Paths Networks around communities.There is a need for important to ensure ongoing site monitoring of Moray Core Paths and the wider Moray Paths Network to development of new ‘aspirational’ routes. Such new routes are currently beyond the scope of existing available determine necessary measures to ensure optimum accessibility. resources to be developed as Core Paths at the moment. Developing such Aspirational Core Paths would need major upgrade to existing paths or involve creating new paths. Such routes are considered desirable to provide The Moray Local Access Strategy Framework Document produced by the Moray Council in 2002 requires that a future Core Paths which could function particularly for cycling and walking, encouraging more people out of Management Plan be produced for the whole Moray Paths Network. It is intended to develop such a motor vehicles to pursue active travel modes for work, leisure and access to services. Management Plan through the vehicle of the Moray Core Paths Plan, initially focussing on the Moray Core Paths. The whole Moray Paths Network including Core Paths with satisfactory comprehensive development and management arrangements has the potential to achieve the full range of benefits (see Appendix 3) to be Management arrangements will vary from path to path. Some Core Paths have been labelled as ‘Most derived from an integrated paths network. Accessible Core Paths’, which where these are off road are likely to require a more rigorous management regime to keep them fully accessible to a wide range of users.The management plan will focus on these routes Issues as a priority. Opportunities will be taken in the way Core Paths are managed to control invasive species and manage ● Need to take a long term developmental view incorporating future Aspirational Core Paths.These are adjacent habitats (subject to resource availability) to support species on the Scottish Biodiversity List and the upgraded or new path links required to optimise effectiveness of the overall paths network and to capitalise aims of the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy. on active travel, (i.e. walking and cycling), and sustainable transport opportunities, (i.e. non motorised). ● Need to accommodate all users where possible and not just walkers which has been the principal Issues development focus to date. ● Presence of physical barriers on some paths which limits accessibility to a wide range of users. ● Somewhat ad hoc and unco–ordinated existing paths management arrangements for paths in Moray. ● Ongoing support needed to ensure continuance of efforts of Local Community Access Groups in ● Some paths have little or no maintenance which results in limited accessibility. development of Paths Networks. ● Heavy reliance on voluntary management arrangements which is unsustainable in the long term. ● Need for a co–ordinated, planned approach targeting priorities in the development of Core Paths and the ● Some Moray landowners feel unsupported in the task of public paths management. wider Moray Paths Network. ● Core Paths should not be given undue prominence over other routes in the Moray Paths Network which are Policy 3 – Paths Management Plan equally important in terms of facilitating access rights. A Management Plan will be prepared for the Moray Paths Network focussing on Statutory Core Paths.This will include partnership agreements to clarify Moray Council, Land Policy 1 – Network Development Managers/Landowners, Statutory Agencies and voluntary group responsibilities.The Plan will provide for co–ordination by the Council of overall effort including the following: The Council will pursue development opportunities through partnership working to create improved ● Risk assessment//health and safety audits/required measures Statutory Moray Core Paths and the wider Moray Paths Network identified on the Moray Core Paths ● Audit of path assets Plan maps. All Core Paths where practical should be fully accessible to walkers, horseriders, cyclists ● Arrangements for route inspections/condition monitoring and feedback mechanisms and less able users and a development programme will be prepared outlining required ● Life terms for structures and replacement dates improvements. ● Ongoing maintenance requirements – short, intermediate, long term Policy 2 – Aspirational Core Paths ● Maintenance responsibilities ● Priority focus of resources on off road ‘Most accessible Core Paths’ The Council will support initiatives to develop new paths.These non statutory Aspirational Core ● Access agreements Paths will provide new links with a focus on facilitating active travel and sustainable transport. All ● Costings and funding arrangements routes will be subject to detailed feasibility and landowner agreements prior to any commencement ● Encouragement of responsible public access and management of user conflicts of development. ● Public liability These aspirational routes are not shown in this plan but are contained in separate documentation ● Monitoring of path usage held by Moray Council available for public reference on request. Aspirational Core Paths are outlined ● Minimising environmental impacts – methods for minimising adverse impacts on designated to target future resources and are indicative only representing broad ideas. Natural Heritage (including Natura) and historic heritage sites. ● Consideration of supporting facilities, e.g. car parks, toilets, etc.

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11. Signage and Promotion 12. Mitigating Impacts

Much has already been achieved in signage and waymarking of paths across Moray in a standardised way Moray has a high quality natural environment. It contains a number of sites of international, national and local which allows for identity of local community areas to be featured through for instance use of local colours and importance relating to ecology, geology, geomorphology and landscape. Additionally there are a number of logos.The Forestry Commission also have their own readily identifiable signage format for their leisure historic sites and ancient monuments of interest. Moray also has excellent water quality in all of the area’s trails.This locally based identity has been continued in production of map boards, interpretation panels and watercourses and lochs. route leaflets. It is not envisaged that the designation and any subsequent development, management and promotion of

MAIN TEXT This approach of featuring the identity of specific Local Access Networks should continue across Moray. Moray’s Core Paths will have major detrimental effects on the area’s environment and heritage. Path developments and improvements will for the most part be modest in scale. Expected usage of the paths All Moray Core Paths should be signed under the access legislation at main access points giving simple similarly is unlikely to give wide cause for concern in terms of adverse impact. Indeed environmental benefits information on destination and distance. Currently some of the identified Core Paths are signed but some are may result through paths channelling public access away from sensitive sites and increasing opportunities for not. Promotional infrastructure placed on Core Paths will need to have regard to the local identity already sustainable transport. Nevertheless it would be prudent to provide safeguards in the way the paths are developed for paths within each Local Community area and within Forestry Commission land. developed and managed to ensure that any potential adverse impact on the area’s environment and heritage Modern e –based technology has a great potential to be used to reach a wide audience in the promotion of are minimised.This approach will be of particular relevance where Core Paths pass through or near to Moray Core Paths and the wider Moray Paths Network. In this context continuing development of the existing International Nature Conservation Designations (Special Areas of Conservation, Special Protection Areas, www.morayways.org.uk website will facilitate the branding of Moray as a quality outdoor access destination. Ramsar Sites) and National Designations (Sites of Special Scientific Interest, National Nature Reserves). No additional development, management and signage of Core Paths is envisaged at or near to designated historic Issues sites therefore no adverse impacts will result from Core Paths designations in Moray. ● Need to accommodate local community identity in signage and promotion of paths. The corresponding SEA Environmental report on this Plan concludes that there will be no adverse impact on the natural heritage resulting from the Core Path designations.The following activities could affect natural ● Need to continue approach of erection of map boards located centrally within settlements featuring paths heritage interests: within each local area. ● Construction of new paths ● Need to develop a ‘one stop shop’ for information on access in Moray.The ‘Morayways’ website was ● Upgrading of existing paths created in 2006 for this purpose as part of a marketing strategy to brand Moray as a quality outdoor access destination but the website needs considerable further development to function more effectively. ● Changing of maintenance regimes ● Experience of users on paths could be enhanced by additional interpretation infrastructure highlighting ● Improving promotion in ways likely to increase or change the type of path use (eg. impact from dog use often hidden natural heritage, historic built heritage and local cultural features. that results from path promotion activities).

These activities before being carried out should be assessed carefully for possible impacts. No such activities Policy 4 – Paths Signage and Promotion should be undertaken until an assessment of likely significant effects on sensitive natural heritage interests is undertaken, which must reflect protective legislation. This approach is key to ensuring mitigation of any The approach to signage and promotion of Moray Core Paths and other paths in Moray will be based adverse environmental impacts resulting from the Moray Core Paths Plan. on the following: Issues ● Provision of signage for Paths in Moray including Core Paths which accommodates distinctive identity of each Local Community Area and Forestry Commission land.This will be included in the ● Importance of protecting the integrity of Moray’s high quality environment particularly where Core Paths development programme required under Policy 1. pass through or near to designated natural heritage and historic sites. ● Seeking provision of interpretation infrastructure and centrally located map boards to raise public ● Need to consider a ‘light touch’ for Core Paths development and management to minimise adverse environmental impacts. awareness and enhance user experience of paths. ● Need to consider specific management measures along paths which are located near to or through ● Development of the Council’s website ie. www.morayways.org.uk and site linkages. sensitive sites.

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could greatly assist the overall effort. In this regard current partnership arrangements with Local Community Access Groups, user groups and other organisations / agencies should be strengthened to maximise all Policy 5 – Principles for Core Paths to Mitigate Adverse opportunities thus securing resources to take the Moray Core Paths Plan forward. Setting up a Moray Outdoor Access Trust or similar organisation could tap into resources not available to the Local Authority for developing Environmental Impacts and managing the Moray Paths Network in a comprehensive and co–ordinated way.

The following principles shall be applied to minimise the environmental footprint in terms of designation, development, management and promotion of Core Paths across Moray: Issues • Do ‘minimum necessary’ works to paths to make them fit for purpose. ● Ongoing support needed to ensure continuance of efforts of Local Community Access Groups and other MAIN TEXT • All materials where possible to be natural and sourced locally focussing on best fit with the voluntary groups. landscape. ● Financial constraints and other competing priorities within Moray Council. • All signage, mapboard and interpretation infrastructure to be finished in natural low key colours ● Need for closer links between Core Paths Planning and the Statutory Planning system particularly for and textures. securing resources from developer contributions. • All path treatments to be assessed to minimise pollution of water courses. ● Scarce resources particularly for path management and maintenance. • Consideration of measures to manage access along paths which pass through or near designated ● Need to focus on the community planning, health and sustainable transport agenda to unlock resources for historic/natural heritage sites. Measures to be devised in consultation with appropriate authorities, outdoor access. i.e. SEPA, SNH and Historic Scotland. ● Need to consolidate agency and community partnerships to unlock resources and ‘in kind’ assistance. • For any development/management activity on or near a Natura 2000 site, the Moray Council will need to consider what level of mitigation may be necessary to avoid adverse impacts on the qualifying habitats or species of the site(s). Mitigation may include, but is not limited to, the Policy – 6 Resources for development, management and submission of method statements detailing design, precautions and good working practices which promotion of Moray Core Paths and the wider Moray Paths will avoid sensitive periods of the year. Any activity can only take place if the Moray Council can ascertain that it will not adversely affect the integrity of any Natura 2000 site. Network • For any development/management activity on or near to a Site of Special Scientific Interest, the The Moray Council will explore all opportunities to secure resources for development, management Moray Council will need to consider what mitigation may be necessary to avoid adverse impacts and promotion of Moray Core Paths and the wider Moray Paths Network.This approach will be based on protected natural features of the site(s). Mitigation measures may be as per Natura 2000 sites on the following measures: above. ● Securing external grants and funding • Consideration to be given to protected species which may be affected by development / ● Encouraging and supporting initiatives by landowners, farmers and land managers to develop and management works. Surveys should be carried out to establish protected species presence / manage paths through the Scottish Forestry Grant Scheme and Land Management Options absence and use of the site the information gathered to be used to determine required Scheme under the Scottish Rural Development Programme. mitigation and timing of work. ● Providing ongoing support of the activities of Local Community Access Groups in their continuing efforts. ● Working with local environmental and community support organisations to assist with routine paths maintenance of Moray Core Paths and the wider Moray Paths Network. Organisations include Lochpark Challenge and Criminal Justice Community Services. 13. Resources and Implementation ● Pursuing ‘in kind’ resources from partner agencies including Scottish Natural Heritage, Historic Scotland and the Forestry Commission. There is no legal obligation on landowners or access authorities, (i.e. Moray Council) to maintain or improve ● Seeking Developer Contributions through the statutory planning system to finance path Core Paths.The production of the Moray Core Paths Plan would however be of a limited value unless some improvements where there is a relevant direct impact from development which requires thought was given as to how the paths network could be improved through development, promotion and mitigation. better management.The Scottish Executive in their guidance have indicated they expect all Core Paths should ● Consider setting up a Moray Countryside Access Trust or similar organisation. be signposted at key access points and all boundary crossings should be accessible to all legitimate users. Even achieving these minimal improvements will require considerable resource allocation. It remains purely optional as to whether the Moray Council will allocate specific financial resources towards development, management and promotion of the Moray Core Paths Network.

Since year 2000 nearly £2 million (from the Council and external grants) has been spent in Moray on Paths development and promotion.This has resulted in considerable accessibility improvements to the overall Moray Paths Network.What has been less easy to achieve over the same period is securing adequate resources for management and maintenance with many paths not being looked after as well as they should. Inadequate maintenance arrangements can mean the full benefits to be derived from paths will not be fully realised.

It would be unrealistic to expect that the Moray Council would be in a position to fully fund development, management and promotion of Core Paths and the wider Moray Paths Network, given the current difficult financial position and other competing priorities. Other financial and human resources do exist which if tapped

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Implementation of the Moray Core Paths Plan will require partnership with a variety of groups, organisations 14. Plan Monitoring and Review and agencies. An Action Plan is set out inTable 2 outlining delivery timescales and principal partner organisations. Legislation requires the Moray Core Paths Plan to be reviewed every five years following adoption. Each review process will include an assessment of how successfully the plan has achieved implementation. TABLE 2 – ACTION PLAN POLICY ACTION LEAD OTHER TIMESCALE NUMBER ORGANISATION(S) PARTNERS MAIN TEXT Policy 7 Moray Core Paths Plan Monitoring and Review 1 • Prepare a Development Programme for TMC HIEM, SNH, Short Moray Core Paths MLOAF LCAG, FCS, LM, The Council will produce an interim monitoring report which will advise the process of plan review HITRANS, PFAP, required every five years from the date of adoption of the initial Moray Core Paths Plan. • Development and improvement of Core UG. Short/Medium/ Paths and wider Moray Paths Network. Long

2 • Support initiatives to develop TMC HIEM, SNH, Short/Medium/ Aspirational Core Paths. LCAG, HITRANS, Long PFAP, UG.

3 • Prepare a management plan for Moray TMC SNH, LCAG, FCS, Medium Paths Network including Core Paths. MLOAF LM, CSO, PFAP.

4 • Signage of all Moray Core Paths. TMC SNH, LCAG, FCS, Short LM, CSO, HIEM, PFAP.

• Seek provision of interpretation TMC HIEM, SNH, Medium infrastructure and map boards. LCAG, FCS, LM, PFAP.

• Develop Moray Council outdoor access TMC MLOAF, SNH, Short and paths website www.morayways.org.uk LCAG, UG.

5 • Apply principles to mitigate adverse TMC HS, SNH, SEPA, Short/Medium/ environmental impacts likely from Core LM. Long Paths designation, development, management and promotion.

6 • Secure resources for development, TMC HIEM, SNH, Short/Medium/ management and promotion of Core MLOAF LCAG, FCS, LM, Long Paths and the wider Moray Paths CSO, PFAP, UG. Network.

• Set up Moray Countryside Access Trust TMC SNH, LCAG, PFAP, Medium or similar organisation. MLOAF UG.

7 • Produce interim monitoring report for the TMC SNH, PFAP. Short Moray Core Paths Plan.

• Review Plan every five years. TMC ALL Medium Key to table: Short timescale – 0 to 3 years / Medium timescale – 4 to 7 years / Long timescale – 8 + years

Abbreviations used in table UG User groups e.g. walking and cycling clubs LM Land Managers (Including landowners and HS Historic Scotland farmers) TMC The Moray Council SEPA Scottish Environment Protection Agency HIEM Highland and Islands Enterprise Moray CSO Community Support Organisatins e.g. SNH Scottish Natural Heritage Criminal Justice, Community Services, LCAG Local Community Access Groups Lochpark Challenge, Moray Ranger Service MLOAF Moray Local Outdoor Access Forum PFAP Paths for all Partnerships FCS Forestry Commission Scotland HITRANS The Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership

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Moray Core Paths Appendices

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Appendix 1 – Integration with other Strategies and Plans.

Strategy /Plan Relevant Links with Moray Core Paths Plan Strategy /Plan Relevant Links with Moray Core Paths Plan Objectives/Policies/Targets Objectives/Policies/Targets

Moray Community Planning • National Outcome 1 – We live in The Moray Community Planning Moray Community Plan • Achieve a healthy and caring The potential benefits to be derived from Partnership Single Outcome a Scotland that is the most Partnership Single Outcome Agreement 2006 – 2010. (under review) community – Increase physical developing, managing and promoting an Agreement 2009 – 2010. attractive place for doing (SOA) is a concordat between the Scottish activity. integrated Moray Paths Network will business. Government and the Moray Council based contribute to achieving Moray Community Key Local Priority – on mutual respect and committment. It • Improving Travel Facilities, Plan priorities in terms of health and Roads /Transport: addressing the reflects how the community planning Choices and Safety: sustainable travel. transport infrastructure and partnership in Moray will contribute to the APPENDICES encouraging sustainable travel. delivery of agreed National Outcomes. –promote access initiatives and Relevant Local Outcomes – Community planning partners include all integration of transport modes. Moray will benefit from an the public service agencies in Moray so the improved and safer SOA will guide the activities of every –promote healthy modes of transportation partner as an over arching strategic transport. infrastructure/people will be able document. to access sustainable transport. Moray Sustainability Initiatives • Moray Environmental Charter: The Moray Core Paths Plan will provide for The Moray Core Paths Plan will contribute (LA21 and Environmental an integrated network of paths that should • National Outcome 6 – We live to several National outcomes and related Charter). –promote environment friendly facilitate greater active travel opportunities longer, healthier lives. Local outcomes agreed for Moray travel, communications and thereby helping to reduce adverse impacts Key Local Priority – Health: specifically related to Economic access. on the environment. improving the health and Development, Tourism, Health, sustainable wellbeing of the population. service provision, reduction in road –Increase environmental Relevant Local Outcomes – An accidents and the environment. awareness. increased number of people will be active in improving their own • Moray Local Agenda 21 Strategy health. 2002:

• National Outcome 9 – We live our –ensure access to work, goods, lives safe from crime, disorder services and other people is not and danger. achieved at the expense of the environment. Actions include, • National Outcome 10 – We live in develop integrated transport well designed sustainable places strategy; develop Moray Access where we are able to access the Strategy; promote Safe Routes to amenities and services we need. Schools Initiative.

• National Outcome 11 – We have Moray Road Safety Plan • Encourage more children to walk The Moray Core Paths and other routes in strong, resilient and supportive 2004/2007. or cycle to school. the Moray paths network will provide communities where people take greater opportunities for safer off road responsibility for their own • To continue to actively promote alternatives for active travel. This will help actions and how they affect cycling as a viable form of contribute to achieving targets to reduce others. transport for short journeys. road accident levels.

• National Outcome 12 – We value • To introduce more designated and enjoy our built and natural and signed cycle routes. environment and protect it and enhance it for future generations. Moray Indicative Forestry • Develop the potential that Core Paths will provide useful ‘spine’ Strategy 2001. Moray’s forests offer for routes within forestry areas linking them to • National Outcome 14 – We responsible access in partnership nearby communities and main access reduce the local and global with Forest Enterprise and points for visitors. environmental impact of our private landowners and promote consumption and production. further development of forest recreational infrastructure.

• Promote opportunities within Moray to develop the tourism potential of the woodland and forest industry.

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Strategy /Plan Relevant Links with Moray Core Paths Plan Strategy /Plan Relevant Links with Moray Core Paths Plan Objectives/Policies/Targets Objectives/Policies/Targets Moray 2020 This is a strategy for the Developing an integrated Core Paths Regional Transport Strategy for • Objectives: The Moray Core Paths Plan will provide for diversification of the economy of network will provide important tourism the Highlands and Islands – Draft development of sustainable transport Moray following restructuring of infrastructure which will contribute to for consultation 2006. • enable people to participate in infrastructure and for active travel which the RAF bases at and defining Moray’s unique environmental everyday life. accords with the strategic direction and . It presents a vision brand. Such infrastructure will help to horizontal themes described in the of Moray by 2020. create a climate for development of green • improve the safety and security Regional Transport Strategy. Part of the vision involves tourism helping to transform the narrow of travel. developing key brands for Moray base of the economy of Moray. building on the area’s unique • manage the impacts of travel on APPENDICES assets including tourism based on the region’s environmental Moray’s superb and varied assets. environment. Achieving the vision will include • improve the health of the developing new assets to help region’s people. transform the economy. Moray Local Transport Strategy The Vision is to improve Core paths in and around Moray’s towns Highlands Area Tourism Moray is now part of the Highland The provision of a Core Paths network will 2001 (under review) accessibility and provide a will complement the objectives and actions Partnership Plan (Final Version Area Tourism Partnership. provide important tourism infrastructure sustainable approach to transport within the Local Transport Strategy 2006 – 2015) Priorities include: which will help to enhance visitor which meets the economic and specifically relating to provision of • Quality of visitor experience – experience and widen the range of things community requirements of walking/cycling networks and safe routes Increase numbers, availability for visitors to see and do. Providing such a Moray. Key objective 1 is to to education establishments. and quality of Core facilities. paths network will improve accessibility to improve accessibility to jobs, the area’s natural heritage and landscape services and facilities within • Innovation and Product attractions. Moray by realising the potential development – for public transport, cycling and Increase range of things to do walking. and see in the highland particularly focussing on the Actions listed in the cycling and development of landcape / walking section includes natural heritage attractions. Also developing a comprehensive ensure that requirements for cycle/pedestrian network improved access, infrastructure incorporating national, area wide and visitor management are and local routes and improved taken into account in developing facilities and developing safe all products. routes to education establishments. • Access and Transport – Promote and support access networks for walkers and cyclists.

Highlands and Islands • Facilitate an integrated approach The Moray Core Paths Plan operates at a Countryside Access Strategy. to the development of paths local Moray Level as part of the overall networks across the Highlands strategy to develop a paths network across and Islands. the Highlands and Islands.

Moray Local Access Strategy • To satisfy the public’s needs for Policies and objectives within the Moray Framework Document. access and to maximise the Core Paths Plan directly relate to the social, economic and strategic direction laid down by the Moray environmental benefits to the Local Access Strategy. The provision of Moray area within the limited integrated access infrastructure in the form resources available. of a paths network will assist in maximising social, economic and environmental benefits.

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Strategy /Plan Relevant Links with Moray Core Paths Plan Strategy /Plan Relevant Links with Moray Core Paths Plan Objectives/Policies/Targets Objectives/Policies/Targets Moray Development Plan – • POLICY CF3 Policies in the Moray Development Plan Moray Development Plan – • POLICY T7 Policies in the Moray Development Plan Moray Local Plan 2008. Development proposals will not give a solid foundation for integration Moray Local Plan 2008. (Cont) The Council will promote the give a solid foundation for integration be permitted which prejudice between the Moray Core Paths Plan and improvement of cycling, walking between the Moray Core Paths Plan and identified paths and trails for the statutory planning process.The Moray and equestrian networks within the statutory planning process.The Moray non–motorised public access, Development Plan protects Core Paths Moray. It will give priority to the Development Plan protects Core Paths inclusive of routes from the from development encroachment. paths network and to long from development encroachment. statutory Moray Core Paths Developer contributions secured through distance routes including the Developer contributions secured through Plan and the Local Access the planning process will help with Aberdeen to Inverness Cycle the planning process will help with APPENDICES Development Plan. improvement and development of path Route and the Speyside Way. improvement and development of path Continued monitoring of impact routes. Development proposals that routes. will be required in adversely impact on the routes environmentally sensitive and cannot be adequately areas. mitigated will not be acceptable. Dependant on funding the • POLICY IMP1 Council will examine the New development will require possibility of an extension of the to be selectively sited, designed Elgin to footpath and serviced appropriate to the network. amenity of the surrounding. It must meet criteria including • POLICY ER3 provision of adequate roads, Development proposals within public transport, and cycling woodlands will be refused and footpath provision must be where this development would available at a level appropriate adversely affect the biodiversity to the development. or recreational value of the woodland or prejudice the • POLICY IMP3 management of the forest. Contributions will be sought from developers in cases where, in the Council’s view, a development would have a North East Scotland Local Facilitates a locally driven process The NESLBAP has action plans for the measurable adverse or negative Biodiversity Action Plan working towards action to Moray Coast and Moray moorland both of impact on existing (NESLBAP). conserve important species and which are affected by some Core Path infrastructure, community habitats (the variety of life) for the designations.The Moray Core Paths Plan facilities or amenity, benefit of our and future will consider management measures to and those contributions would generations. minimise negative environmental impacts have to be appropriate to from Core Paths and to positively manage reduce, eliminate or areas to enhance biodiversity. compensate for that impact.

Where the necessary contributions can be secured satisfactorily by means of planning conditions attached to a planning permission, this should be done, and only where this cannot be achieved, for whatever reason, the required contributions should be secured through a planning agreement.

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Appendix 2 Appendix 3 Moray Local Access Strategy Framework – Guiding Principles and Key Potential Benefits of Access Improvements Features of the whole Moray Paths Network The following benefits have the potential to result from implementation of the Moray Core Paths Plan. Guiding Principles. (a) Community Benefits 1. The Moray Paths Network will be developed as a series of inter–connecting routes, to provide a variety of opportunities for the residents and visitors to Moray. Access to the countryside will be provided, as • Paths are free and available for all appropriate, to enable people to participate in quiet informal recreation and gain safe passage across land. • Allows people, including the less able to walk, cycle and horse ride with confidence Within settlements networks will be developed to improve recreational and transportation opportunities for • Benefits landowners – should help by integrating the public use of land and other land management APPENDICES residents and visitors. Where technically possible, due consideration will be given to the provision of access activities for all abilities. • Increases leisure opportunities in locality • Reduces need to travel by car and provides for alternative transportation 2. All developments will be designed for sustainability, in keeping with the local environment and will be • Reinforces community links (physical and cultural) sympathetic to the needs of wildlife, communities and land managers. Associated infrastructure such as • Community empowerment and ownership gates, stiles or bridges will provide for easy passage whilst minimising land management problems. • Community safety specifically for road accidents. (It is important to ensure that through appropriate layout and design that safety fears on routes are minimised). 3. Provision of access will be designed to reduce pressure on sensitive sites and routes should be developed • Sustains services within rural communities. to reduce potential conflict between land managers and users. New developments and upgrading of existing routes will provide robust access ‘fit for purpose’ and long term maintenance requirements considered in the planning and implementation of the network. Access will be secured by formal and (b) Health informal agreements between land managers, community groups and the Moray Council. • Greater frequency of walking and cycling will increase physical health 4. Paths will be promoted, waymarked and interpreted appropriate to their setting using a coherent style. Reduced stress and increased sense of well being Opportunities will be sought for increasing awareness and understanding of the countryside and its • management. (c) Economic Benefits Key Features a. The network should provide for a range of recreational experiences including short circular walks; long • Provision of ‘green’ tourism infrastructure in the form of integrated access routes walks from place to place; access to features of visitor interest and should give opportunities in a variety of • Increased number of visitors to Moray and resultant injection of finance into the local economy physical settings. • Potential for job creation and business growth i.e. tourism, stimulation of local suppliers • Extension of tourist season and increased length of stay b. Paths should be developed on the basis of established demand, both from communities and visitors. Future • Greater focus on Moray visitor attractions and latent demand should be investigated as part of the planning phase of the network to take advantage of • Consolidation of external grant funding opportunities, e.g. Landfill Tax Credits, Scottish Rural Development potential benefits of access such as alternative transport options, motor traffic reduction and health benefits. Programme, ERDF. c. Routes should include, where possible, multi–user potential for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Separate • Opportunity for private sector sponsorship provision for specific user groups should be made if appropriate to ensure user safety and enjoyment. • Support to existing tourist enterprises • Low cost leisure provision relative to benefits d. Where feasible, routes should provide for all abilities including wheelchair access. • Financial savings and lower unit costs e. Routes should ideally be accessible from settlements without the use of a car and should, where possible, • Increases opportunity for effective promotion of ‘Moray’ as an active tourist destination be serviced by public transport. • Value for money – low cost per head of population in relation to other forms of transport and leisure Prioritise limited funds f. Paths should provide high quality recreation and transportation opportunities within and between • settlements, and access to the countryside as appropriate. g. Paths may be included in the network as ‘safe routes to schools’ and commuter routes both on and off road. (d) Environmental Benefits h. Paths will be maintained to a standard appropriate to their use and setting. • Reduced pollution with reduction in car usage – commuting in towns and for trips to leisure • Facilitates better understanding and appreciation of the countryside • Opportunity for environmental education • Reduced traffic congestion and parking problems in towns

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CORE PATHS INFORMATION – TABLES AND MAPS B. Map Labelling for Core Paths A. Map Numbers Due to the considerable number of Core Paths now proposed, Moray has been split into twelve areas in terms of route numbering. To help orientate you the maps have been broken down into easily referenced areas as follows: Each area is identified by the following prefixes for each Core Path number featured on the maps and the Overview maps – North East Moray corresponding Core Paths list and attributes tables. – North West Moray – South Moray Prefix Map 1 Dyke and Kintessack Area Map 2 Findhorn and Kinloss Area FR Forres Map 3 Forres Area LM Lossiemouth Map 3A Forres (inset) EG Elgin Map 4 and Area FB Fochabers Map 4A Burghead and Hopeman (inset) BK Buckie Map 5 Alves Area KT Keith Map 6 Pluscarden and Area CU Cullen Map 7 Dallas and Kellas Area SP Speyside Map 8 Lossiemouth West Area SW Speyside Way Map 9 Lossiemouth East Area IW Isla Way Map 9A Lossiemouth (inset) MCT Map 10 Elgin Area DW Map 10A Elgin (North) (inset) Map 10B Elgin (South) (inset) Map 11 and Area C. List of Core Paths and Attributes Tables Map 12 Kingston and Garmouth Area Core Path numbers on maps relate directly to the Core Paths Lists and attributes tables as follows. These Map 13 Lhanbryde Area (inset) tables give basic information on the physical nature of each route to allow users to determine how accessible Map 13A Lhanbryde any given path is for their particular activity. Map 14 Area Map 15 Fochabers Area (inset) Map 15A Fochabers D. The Maps Map 16 Area On the maps you will see three path types identified which collectively comprise the Moray Paths Network. Map 17 Buckie Area Map 17A Buckie (inset) These three route types shown are defined as follows: Map 18 Area Map 19 Cullen Area Core Paths – Statutory paths designated under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. These provide the Map 19A Cullen (inset) framework for public access across Moray. Generally designated Core Paths currently exist on the ground Map 20 Area sometimes requiring only minor physical improvements to make them function more successfully as Map 21 Grange and Area accessible paths. Map 22 Knock Area Map 23 Rothiemay Area Promoted Paths – Routes which are currently signposted, waymarked and/or are featured on centrally located Map 24 Balloch Area map boards within settlements. These routes may also be featured on publicity materials such as web sites Map 25 Keith and leaflets. Map 25A Keith (inset) Map 26 Area Existing Paths –These routes include a variety of minor roads, tracks and earth paths. They were identified Map 27 Area from previous public consultation exercises as paths which people used. CORE PATHS INFORMATION & TEXT - TABLES & MAPS & TEXT - TABLES INFORMATION CORE PATHS Map 27A Dufftown (inset) Map 28 Area (Speyside Way) Map 29 Area Map 29A Rothes (inset) Map 30 Mannoch Area Map 31 and Knockando Area Map 32 Charlestown of and Craigellachie Area Map 32A Aberlour (inset) Map 33 Area Map 34 Cabrach Area Map 35 Dava Way Map 36 Glenlivet Area Map 37 Culbin Sands Area Map 38 River Spey Access/Egress Points (SRA1 to 6) Map 39 River Spey Access/Egress Points (SRA 7 to 12)

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Most Accessible Core Paths in Moray Most Accessible Core Paths are indicated in the Core Paths Lists and Attributes Tables. These paths do not conform to a specific design standard but rather meet common requirements devised by the Moray Access Panel. These paths function to be accessible to a wide range of users including the less able.

Most Accessible Paths in Moray: • are barrier free, i.e. no steps, gates, stiles, etc; • have a sound, even free draining surface (bound or unbound) of no less than 1.2 metres width with a safe margin no less that 1 metre on either side. Preference for wider sections to allow wheelchairs/buggies to pass; • have gradients no greater that 1:20; • are located near to settlements and/or central car parking areas; • have safe access/exit points which are fully accessible, i.e. ramps/dropped kerbs, etc.

The River Spey

Core Path can include rivers and lochs. There has been considerable discussion on whether the River Spey should be a Core Path due to its importance as an internationally recognised touring river for paddle sports. The Council considers that designation of the river itself as a Core Path is not necessary as it does not meet all of the agreed Moray Core Path criteria and would bring little added value. It is considered that the river access/egress paths are where the main access issues are which could be resolved through Core Path designation and subsequent management concentrating effort and resources where most needed. In consequence all the access and egress points featured on the Scottish Canoe Association (SCA) website have been designated as Core Paths with the River Spey shown as a Promoted Path reflecting the SCA promotion of the Spey as a major touring river.

As regards other Rivers in Moray, there has been little interest shown from public consultation in Core Paths designation. The River Findhorn is extensively used for more technical pursuits along a short localised section where it is not considered necessary to introduce Core Path status. CORE PATHS INFORMATION & TEXT - TABLES & MAPS & TEXT - TABLES INFORMATION CORE PATHS On Road Core Paths

Some Core Paths are located along quiet public roads and on roadside footpaths principally within settlements. These are clearly shown by a solid purple line on the Core Paths Maps. This is perfectly acceptable and conforms to national government guidance on Core Paths. These routes have been included to ensure a sufficient linked and integrated Core Paths Network is achieved that meets the needs of a wide variety of users. Care should be taken however when travelling these routes due to the proximity of moving traffic especially at public road crossing points and where there is no roadside pavement.

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The total length of Moray’s Core Paths is 482 km of which 124 km are on public roads/roadside paths and 358 km are off road. MORAY CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES TABLES AND ATTRIBUTES LIST CORE PATHS MORAY

Moray Core Paths List and Attributes Tables

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FR FORRES CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES

Route Features Core Map Name Is route Gradient Barriers Potential Other Most Path Number signed? Type Length Hazards Features accessible Number Metres Core Path

FRO1 1 Cloddymoss Culbin Track No Level Tarmac vehicle track 0.5km None None Car park at YES Aggregate vehicle track 3.5km Cloddymoss FR02 1 Hidden history to Cloddymoss track No Level Aggregate vehicle track 1.5 km None None None YES Rough vehicle track 1.5 km FR03 1 Hill 99 Trail Yes Short steep Wide aggregate path 6 km None None Car park and toilet at YES sections Wellhill Viewpoint and tower on Hill 99 FR04 1 Loanie Road Yes Gently Grass path (muddy when wet) 1 km None None None sloping FRO5 1 High Wood track Yes Level Narrow public road 250m None Public road section None Rough vehicle track 1.5 km with no pavement Earth path section (muddy when wet) 800m FR06 1, 3 Kintessack to Broom of Moy Right of Way Yes Level Grass path 416m Narrow bridge Public road section None Rough vehicle track 374m with steps with no pavement Narrow public road 1.5 km FR07 1, 3, 3A National Cycle Network Route 1 Yes Level Wide aggregate path 902m None Water course nearby None YES Broom of Moy to Forres Narrow public road 741m Public road section no pavement FR08 1, 3A Greshop Path Yes Level Wide aggregate path 429m None None None YES Tarmac vehicle track 320m FR9 1, 3 Findhorn River Path No Undulating Earth path 1.5 km Steps Water course nearby Informal car park off terrain Subsidence Flood risk A96 on section of path FR10 1, 3 Greshop to Mundole Path Yes Generally Earth path 511m None Water course nearby Car park garden centre, level Narrow aggregate path 183m Flood risk on section restricted hours Narrow tarmac path 721m of path under A96 bridge FR11 1, 3, 3A A96 pavement Yes Gently Public road pavement 779m None Water course nearby Informal car park off sloping A96 FR12 1, 3 Greshop Route No Level Public road pavement 600m Raised kerbs Public road section None Wide tarmac path 76m with no pavement 3 Road Crossings FR13 2, 3 N.C.N Route 1 – Yes Generally Narrow public road 4 km None Public road section None Forres to Kinloss level with no pavement FR14 2, 3 The Walkies Yes Generally Grass Path 1 km None Public road crossing level Public road pavement 364m point Vehicle gate None Pedestrian gate

MORAY CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES TABLES AND ATTRIBUTES LIST CORE PATHS MORAY FR15 2, 3 Forres to Findhorn Cycle Route Yes Generally Wide tarmac path 270m None Two public road Car park and historic (south) level Public road pavement 3km crossing points site at Sueno’s Stone Car park at Grant Park FR16 2, 3 Forres Enterprise Park No Generally Wide tarmac path 340m None None None YES Cycle Track level Public road pavement 1 km

FR17 2, 3 Lochyhill to Leanchoil Path Yes Gently Tarmac vehicle track 509m None Golf Balls at Car Park at Muirywood MORAY CORE PATHS AND ATTRIBUTES TABLES AND ATTRIBUTES CORE PATHS MORAY (part) sloping Earth Path 1.5 km Muiryshade Golf Club off St Leonard’s Road Narrow aggregate path 525m FR18 2, 3, 3A Clovenside Path Yes Gently Earth path (muddy when wet) 380m None Public road section Car park at Clovenside sloping Narrow public road 343m with no pavement Cemetery FR19 2, 3 Muiry Wood Paths No Undulating Earth Path 450m None None Car park off public road YES terrain Narrow aggregate path 907m FR20 3, 3A Chapleton Track Yes Generally Rough vehicle track 1.5km None None Flood alleviation dam YES level Narrow aggregate path 430m Wooden bridge 30m FR21 3, 3A Woodside Path No Generally Earth Path 0.5km None None None YES

level RoughPAGE vehicle track 162m 18 MORAY CORE PATHS PLAN/ADOPTED PLAN 2011

FR FORRES CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES

Route Features Core Map Name Is route Gradient Barriers Potential Other Most Path Number signed? Type Length Hazards Features accessible Number Metres Core Path

FR22 3, 3A Mannachie Paths No Generally Public road pavement 361m None None None YES level Earth path 304m Rough Vehicle track 222m FR23 3, 3A Thornhill Park Paths No Generally Wide tarmac path 708m None None Play area and car park YES level off Grantown Road FR24 3, 35 Road Route Yes Generally Narrow public road 1.5km None Public Road Section None level with no pavement FR25 2 Forres to Findhorn Cycle Route Yes Generally Public road pavement 1.5 km None 2 Public road crossing None YES (north) Level Public road 2 km point FR26 2 Beach Road Yes Generally Tarmac vehicle track 1 km None None Car Park at beach YES level FR27 2 Foundation path Yes Undulating Earth Path (extensively uneven) 557m None None Car park toilets and terrain Dune sand/shingle 396m visitor centre at Findhorn Foundation FR28 3A Ramflat road path No Generally Public road pavement 395m None 2 Public road crossing None YES level points FR29 3A Thornhill residential path No Short steep Wide tarmac path 456m Steps Public road crossing None section Earth path (muddy when wet) 84m point FR30 3A Tytler Street path No Generally Public road pavement 426m None 2 Public road crossing Car Park at Station YES level points FR31 3A Mosset Burn No Generally Narrow aggregate path 694m Steps at 4 Public road crossing None Corridor path level Wide tarmac path 208m footbridge points Public road pavement 562m Water course nearby FR32 3A Forres Academy No Short steep Aggregate vehicle track 319m Steps Water course nearby Car park at swimming Safe Routes sections Narrow aggregate path 484m Narrow bridge pool Narrow tarmac path 289m Public road pavement 341m FR33 3A Roysvale path No Generally Narrow aggregate path 168m None Public road crossing None YES level Narrow tarmac path 233m points FR34 3A Breakback path No Short steep Earth path 122m Steps 3 public road crossing None sections Grass path (muddy when wet) 154m points Public road pavement 175m FR35 3A Sanquhar Loch circular path Yes Generally Wide aggregate path 995m None Water course nearby Car Park off Sanquhar YES (part) level Public road pavement 107m (Flood risk on section Road of path) FR36 3A St Leonard’s Path Yes Short steep Earth road (muddy when wet) 164m Steps Water course nearby None sections Aggregate vehicle track 95m FR37 3A Cluny Path Yes Gently Aggregate vehicle track 397m None None None YES

sloping Tarmac vehicle track 193m TABLES AND ATTRIBUTES LIST CORE PATHS MORAY FR38 3A Grant Park path Yes Generally Wide aggregate path 676m None None Car park YES level FR39 3A Bronte Path Yes Gently Wide aggregate path 628m Steps None Car Park at Grant Park sloping FR40 3A Grant Park central path No Gently Wide aggregate path 604m None None None YES sloping FR41 3A Lodge Path No Gently Wide aggregate path 303m None None None YES sloping Tarmac vehicle track 138m FR42 3A Forres town centre link No Generally Public road pavement 471m None 3 Public road crossing None YES

level Wide tarmac path 151m points 20.6 KM, OFF ROAD 41.5 KM LENGTHS: ON ROAD/PAVEMENT CORE PATH FORRES AREA TOTAL Wide public road 81m Public road section with no pavement FR43 35 Pressley Path No Undulating Aggregate vehicle track 289m Gravity chain Proximity to livestock None terrain Rough vehicle track 270m Gate Earth path 20m Steps

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LM LOSSIEMOUTH CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES

Route Features Core Map Name Is route Gradient Barriers Potential Other Most Path Number signed? Type Length Hazards Features accessible Number Metres Core Path

LM01 4 College of Roseisle Path Yes in part Generally Rough vehicle track 427m Steps Public road crossing Informal car park at level Earth path 614m Narrow bridge point College of Roseisle Grass path 1.5km LM02 4, 4A Inverugie to Road track No Gently Rough vehicle track 331m None None None sloping (muddy when wet) Aggregate vehicle track 788m (extremely potholed) LM03 4, 4A Hopeman to Duffus Cycle Link No Generally Public road pavement 725m 2 Public road None YES level Wide tarmac path 1.5km crossing points LM04 4 Duffus Hall Path No Generally Narrow tarmac path 174m None 1 public road crossing Car park at Duffus Hall level point LM05 4 Duffus to Coast Route No Gently Rough vehicle track 800m None 5 Public road crossing None sloping Earth path (muddy when wet) 622m point Narrow public road 85m Proximity to livestock Public road pavement 72m LM06 4, 8 Duffus Green Roadie No Generally Grass path (muddy when wet) 2.5km None Proximity to livestock None level LM07 4, 8 Plewlands Coastal Link No Gently Rough vehicle track 386m None Public road crossing Coastguard lookout sloping Tarmac vehicle track 373m point point at north end (extremely potholed) Proximity to livestock Grass path (muddy when wet) 637m LM08 8 Covesea Path No Gently Narrow public road 631m None Public road None sloping Aggregate vehicle road (extremely 496m crossing point potholed) Public road section Earth path 125m with no pavement LM09 4A Burghead Woodland Route Yes in part Generally Earth path 180m Steps None None level Rough vehicle track 490m Pedestrian gate LM10 4A Clarkly Hill Path Yes Gently Grass path 979m Pedestrian gate 2 public road Viewpoint at Clarkly sloping Tarmac vehicle track 240m crossing points Hill Public road pavement 44m Public road section Rough vehicle track 289m with no pavement Narrow public road 300m LM11 4A Clarkly Hill Link Yes Gently Rough vehicle track 372m Raised kerb Public road crossing Car park, toilet and sloping Public road pavement 87m point play area at Grass path (muddy when wet) 109m Cummingston LM12 4A Clarkly Hill Coastal Link Yes Gently Wide aggregate path 229m Raised kerb Public road crossing None sloping Narrow public road 396m point LM13 4A Drummuir Street No Generally Narrow aggregate path 67m Raised kerb None None

MORAY CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES TABLES AND ATTRIBUTES LIST CORE PATHS MORAY level Public road pavement 375m LM14 4A Harbour Street No Gently Public road 592m None 5 public road crossing Car park and toilet at YES sloping Pavement points Harbour LM15 4A Hopeman Inverugie Path No Undulating Aggregate vehicle track 650m None None None terrain Public road pavement 80m Rough vehicle track (muddy when wet) 579m LM16 4A Hopeman Primary School Cycle Link No Generally Public road pavement 803m Raised kerbs Public road section None level Narrow public road 100m with no pavement LM17 4A Hopeman East Path No Gently Narrow aggregate path (extremely 350m None 2 public road crossing None sloping potholed) points Public road pavement 259m

LM18 4A Pickylaw Path No Gently Grass path (muddy when wet) 602m None Public road crossing None 6.7 KM, OFF ROAD 23.9 KM LENGTHS: ON ROAD/PAVEMENT CORE PATH LOSSIEMOUTH AREA TOTAL sloping point LM19 8, 9, 9A Lossie to Elgin Cycle Route Yes Generally Wide Tarmac path 2km None 5 public road crossing None YES level Public road pavement 876m points LM20 9A Moray Golf Course path No Generally Wide aggregate path 535m None Public road crossing Informal golf course YES level point Golf balls car park

PAGE 20 MORAY CORE PATHS PLAN/ADOPTED PLAN 2011

LM LOSSIEMOUTH CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES

Route Features Core Map Name Is route Gradient Barriers Potential Other Most Path Number signed? Type Length Hazards Features accessible Number Metres Core Path

LM21 9A Drainie Way No Gently Public road pavement 383m None 2 public road crossing None YES sloping points LM22 9A Hythehill/Lossie High School Safe Routes No Gently Public road pavement 382m Raised kerbs 6 public road crossing None sloping Wide tarmac path 728m points Wide concrete path 302m LM23 9A Boyd Anderson Community Paths No Generally Public road pavement 376m Steps 5 public road crossing None level Wide concrete path 360m Raised kerbs points Narrow tarmac path 630m LM24 9A High School Path No Generally Grass path 452m Narrow gap in None None level Aggregate vehicle track 93m fence LM25 9A Ramsay Lane Link No Generally Public road pavement 149m None 4 public road crossing None level Grass path 42m points Narrow public road 199m Wide tarmac path 169m LM26 9A Football ground path No Generally Public road pavement 111 m Steps None None level Wide tarmac path 321m LM27 9A Old Railway path to cemetery No Generally Wide tarmac path 774m Steps and Public road crossing Car park at the Cross level Wide aggregate path 287m narrow ramp point Public road pavement 151m LM28 9A Spynie Canal Path No Generally Wide tarmac path 48m Raised kerb 2 public road crossing Car park at the Cross level Public road pavement 149m Narrow bridge points MORAY CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES TABLES AND ATTRIBUTES LIST CORE PATHS MORAY

PAGE 21 MORAY CORE PATHS PLAN/ADOPTED PLAN 2011

EG ELGIN CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES

Route Features Core Map Name Is route Gradient Barriers Potential Other Most Path Number signed? Type Length Hazards Features accessible Number Metres Core Path

EG01 5, 6, 10, Miltonduff School safe route No Generally Public Road Pavement 1km None 3 public road crossing None YES 30 level points EG02 6, 30 Torrieston Walks All Abilities trail No Generally Wide aggregate path 1.5km None Public road crossing Car park at Torrieston YES level point EG03 8, 10A Lossie to Elgin cycle way Yes Generally Public road pavement 680m None 6 public road crossing None YES level Wide tarmac path 3.5km points EG04 5, 10, 10A Quarrel Wood paths Yes Undulating Rough vehicle track 3.5km Pedestrian Gate None Car park at Spynie terrain Earth path 2.5km Road (extensive surface tree roots) EG05 10, 10B, Fairway Path No Gently Tarmac vehicle track 770m None Golf balls Informal car park off 11 sloping Earth path 290m Birnie Road Narrow aggregate path 420m EG06 10, 10B, Old railway path No Generally Rough vehicle track 767m None None None 11 level EG07 10, 11, 30 Birkenhill Wood Paths Yes (in Undulating Narrow earth path 150m None None Informal car park off part) terrain Rough vehicle track 2km A941 (muddy when wet) EG08 10A Spynie Wood Paths No Generally Aggregate vehicle track 400m None None Car park at Spynie YES level Narrow aggregate path 2km Hospital off Duffus Earth path 100m Road EG09 10A Duffus Road to Brumley Brae Link No Generally Public road pavement 80m Raised kerb 2 public road crossing Car park off Duffus level Earth path 890m points Road (muddy when wet) EG10 10A NCN Route 1 – Yes Undulating Wide public road 318m Raised kerb Public road crossing Car parks – Lossie YES Brumley Brae terrain Wide aggregate path 478m point Green and Moray Wide tarmac path 156m Leisure Centre EG11 10A Lang Walk No Steep Wide tarmac path 360m Raised kerbs 5 public road crossing None slopes Public road pavement 118 m points throughout EG12 10A Duffus Road Path No Gently Public road pavement 263m None Public road crossing Car park off Duffus YES sloping point Road EG13 10A Bishopmill School path / Ladies Walk No Undulating Wide tarmac path 254m Raised kerbs. 2 public road crossing Car park at Elgin terrain Public road pavement 169m Narrow bridge points Leisure Centre Wide aggregate path 826m with steps Water course nearby

EG14 10A, 10B Dr Gray’s Link No Short steep Wide concrete path 30m Steps Public road crossing Dr. Gray’s Hospital section Wide aggregate path 30m point. Water course Public road pavement 105m nearby

MORAY CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES TABLES AND ATTRIBUTES LIST CORE PATHS MORAY Wide tarmac path 138m EG15 10A Morriston Path No Generally Wide aggregate path 400m None Watercourse nearby None YES level EG16 10A Old Mills Path No Generally Narrow aggregate path (muddy when 209m None Watercourse nearby None level wet) EG17 10A Boroughbriggs Cycle Link Yes Generally Wide public road 120m None 2 road crossings Elgin bus station YES level Public road pavement 494m Car park at Moray Wide tarmac path 50m Leisure Centre EG18 10A Elgin Town Centre pedestrian precincts No Generally Stone cobbles 357m None None Elgin central car parks YES level Wide concrete path 180m Tourist information centre EG19 10A Thunderton Place No Generally Public road pavement 55m None None Elgin central car parks YES level Wide concrete path 118 m Tourist information centre EG20 10A Elgin High Street No Generally Public road pavement 100m None Public road crossing Elgin central car parks YES level Tourist information centre. Elgin Museum

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EG ELGIN CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES

Route Features Core Map Name Is route Gradient Barriers Potential Other Most Path Number signed? Type Length Hazards Features accessible Number Metres Core Path

EG21 10A Lossie Wynd No Generally Road Cycle Lane 100m None 2 public road Elgin central car parks YES level Public road pavement 153m crossings Lossie Green car park Wide tarmac path 160m EG22 10A High Street to Cooper Park Link No Undulating Wide concrete path 30m Raised kerbs Public road crossing Parking at Elgin centre terrain Public road pavement 73m protected by Road and Lossie Green Wide tarmac path 192m Table Elgin tourist information centre and Elgin Museum EG23 10A Cooper Park Paths No Generally Wide tarmac path 1.5k None Parking at Lossie Wynd YES level Narrow tarmac path 223m None Limited parking at Elgin Cathedral EG24 10A Cathedral and Brewery Bridge Link No Generally Public road pavement 190m Raised kerb None Limited parking Elgin level Wide tarmac path 42m Cathedral EG25 10A Deanshaugh Path No Generally Grass path 293m None Water course nearby Limited parking Elgin level Earth path (muddy when wet) 334m Cathedral EG26 10A NCN Route 1 – Yes Gently Wide tarmac path 198m Raised kerbs Public road crossing None YES Deanshaugh sloping Public road pavement 298m EG27 10A Linksfield Path No Gently Public road pavement 57m Raised kerb None None YES sloping Wide tarmac path 213m EG28 10A Bishopmill Path No Generally Narrow public road 179m Raised kerbs Public road section Car park at Lossie level Wide tarmac path 188m with no pavement Green Public road pavement 98m Elgin Motor Museum EG29 10A Lesmurdie Road cycle path Yes Generally Public road pavement 686m Raised kerbs at Public road crossing None YES level Lossiemouth Road EG30 10A Spynie Cycle Link Yes Generally Wide tarmac path 469m None 4 road crossings None YES level Public road pavement 684m EG31 10A Outer edge path No Generally Narrow aggregate path (muddy when 474m None None None level wet) EG32 Taken out as a result of 2010 Local Inquiry decision EG33 10A Spynie Path No Undulating Earth path (muddy when wet with 245m Raised kerb at Road crossing None terrain extensive tree roots) Duffus Road EG34 10B Bilbohall Farm Link No Generally Public road pavement 166m None None None YES level EG35 10B Fairfield Avenue Path No Generally Public road pavement 164m None Public road crossing The Wards wildlife site YES level Narrow aggregate path 197m point EG36 10B Hardhillock Path No Generally Tarmac vehicle path 287m None Public road crossing None

level Rough vehicle track 714m points TABLES AND ATTRIBUTES LIST CORE PATHS MORAY EG37 10B The Wards Paths Yes Generally Narrow aggregate path 1.5km Raised kerbs Water course nearby Wildlife Site YES level EG38 10B Wards Back Path No Generally Wide tarmac path 329m None None None YES level EG39 10B Tyock Path No Generally Narrow public road 64m Raised kerbs 2 public road crossing None level Aggregate vehicle track 485m points Public road pavement 140m Narrow tarmac path 440m EG40 10B Edgar Road Path No Generally Public road pavement 65m Raised kerb None None level EG41 10B Springfield Link No Gently Public road pavement 48m None 4 public road crossing None YES Cycle Path sloping Wide tarmac path 955m points EG42 10B Greenwards/Elgin High School safe route No Gently Wide tarmac path 1.5km Raised kerbs 2 public road crossing None sloping points EG43 10B Golf Course Path No Gently Grass path 422m None Golf balls None sloping

PAGE 23 MORAY CORE PATHS PLAN/ADOPTED PLAN 2011

EG ELGIN CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES

Route Features Core Map Name Is route Gradient Barriers Potential Other Most Path Number signed? Type Length Hazards Features accessible Number Metres Core Path

EG44 10B Glass Green Path No Generally Public road pavements 247m None 2 public road crossing None YES level Wide tarmac path 1km points EG45 10B Thornhill Cycle Path No Generally Public road pavement 2km None 4 public road crossing None YES level points EG46 10B Linkwood Path No Undulating Tarmac vehicle track 210m None Water course nearby None YES terrain Rough vehicle track 528m Subsidence and flood when Wide tarmac path yet to be constructed 550m risk on section of path constructed EG47 10B New Elgin Primary Safe Route No Generally Wide tarmac path 880m None None None level Tarmac vehicle track 204m EG48 10B Ashgrove Path No Gently Public road pavement 5m Raised kerbs None YES sloping Wide tarmac path 756m EG49 10B Pinefield playing field path No Generally Wide tarmac path 320m None Water course nearby None YES level EG50 10B Waulkmill Grove path No Generally Wide tarmac path 360m None None None YES level Public road pavement 103m EG51 13, 14 Urquhart Road Route Yes Generally Narrow public road 1km Raised kerbs 2 public road crossing None YES level Public road pavement 444m points Public road section with no pavement EG52 13, 13A, Muiryhall Blackburn Route No Short steep Rough vehicle track (muddy when wet, 2km None 2 public road crossing None 14 sections extensively uneven) points Aggregate vehicle track 1.5km Tarmac vehicle track 812m Earth path (muddy when wet) 833m EG53 13, 14 Loch Na Bo woodland path Yes Short steep Earth path (muddy when wet, extensive 2km Narrow bridge Loch nearby View points around sections surface tree roots) Loch Car park at south of Loch EG54 13A Darkland Road Route No Generally Narrow public road 343m None Public road section None level with no pavement EG55 13A Crooked Wood Paths Yes Short steep Earth paths (muddy when wet) 3km None None None sections EG56 13A Kirkhillhead Path Yes in part Short steep Earth path (muddy when wet) 474m Steps Public road section None sections Narrow public road 159m with no pavement Narrow aggregate path 102m EG57 13A Lhanbryde Safe Route No Gently Wide tarmac path 1.5km Raised kerbs 5 public road crossing None sloping Wide aggregate path 50m points Public road pavement 411m YES

MORAY CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES TABLES AND ATTRIBUTES LIST CORE PATHS MORAY Earth path 39m EG58 13A Playing field Path Yes in part Short steep Earth path (muddy when wet) 568m Narrow gap Public road crossing Community Centre Car sections Grass path 194m point Park at playing field EG59 10B Maggot Cycle Path No Generally Wide tarmac path 500m None Road Crossings None level EG60 10B Southfield Path No Generally Wide tarmac path yet to be constructed 800m None None None YES level YES When constructed ELGIN AREA TOTAL CORE PATH LENGTHS: ON ROAD/PAVEMENT 11.5 KM, OFF ROAD 53.1 KM LENGTHS: ON ROAD/PAVEMENT CORE PATH ELGIN AREA TOTAL

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FB FOCHABERS CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES

Route Features Core Map Name Is route Gradient Barriers Potential Other Most Path Number signed? Type Length Hazards Features accessible Number Metres Core Path

FB01 12, 16 Cadgers Road Yes Generally Aggregate vehicle track 409m None Public road section None YES level Narrow public road 344m with no pavement FB02 12, 16 N.C.N Route 1 – Yes Generally Narrow public road 574m None Public road section None YES Garmouth Road level with no pavement FB03 12, 16 Browlands Path Yes Short steep Narrow earth path (muddy when wet) 262m Steps None None section Rough vehicle track 127m FB04 12, 16 Innes Lane Path No Generally Earth path (muddy when wet) 233m None Public road crossing None level Rough vehicle track 147m point FB05 12, 16 Station Road route No Generally Public road pavement 147m Raised kerbs 2 public road crossing Car park off South road level Wide public road 151m points Narrow public road 247m Public road sections with no pavement FB06 12, 16 N.C.N. Route 1 – Yes Generally Wide tarmac path 360m None None Car park off South YES Spey Viaduct West Link level Road FB07 12, 16 N.C.N. Route 1 – Yes Generally Rough vehicle track 350m None None None YES Spey Viaduct East Link level FB08 14, 15 Mosstodloch to Fochabers Cycle Route No Gently Narrow tarmac path 558m None 2 public road crossing Car park and picnic YES sloping Tarmac vehicle track 596m points area at cricket ground FB09 14, 15 Gordon Baxter Way Yes Gently Narrow aggregate path 139m None Public road crossing None sloping Rough vehicle track 423m point Earth path (muddy when wet) 773m FB10 14, 15 Essil Road and The Glebe Yes in part Generally Aggregate vehicle track 697m None Public road crossing None level Narrow public road 743m point Public road section with no pavement FB11 14, 15 Stynie Wood Path Yes Undulating Earth path 1.5km None None None YES terrain (Muddy in sections when wet) FB12 14, 15 Stynie Path Yes Undulating Earth Path 600m Pedestrian gate None None terrain (muddy when wet) FB13 14, 15 Webster Way Yes Generally Narrow aggregate path 1.5km None None Car park and picnic YES level area off B9015 FB14 15, 15A Home Farm Track Yes Generally Public road pavement 108m None 2 public road crossing None YES level Aggregate vehicle track 1.5km point FB15 15, 16 Den Track No Generally Aggregate vehicle track (muddy when 4km None Vehicle Gate (usually None level wet in places) open) FB16 15 The Planting Path Yes Undulating Earth path (muddy when wet) 668m None Public road crossing Car parks at Winding terrain Aggregate vehicle track 200m point Walks and Christie’s Garden Centre

FB17 15, 15A Slorach’s Loop Yes(part) Undulating Earth path (extensive surface tree roots) 1.5km Steps. Public road crossing Car park at Ordiquish TABLES AND ATTRIBUTES LIST CORE PATHS MORAY terrain Aggregate vehicle track 180m Raised kerbs point Proximity to Forest off Ordiquish Wide aggregate path 674m 2 pedestrian mountain bike trails Road Monster trails gates at Ordiquish (mountain biking) FB18 15A Fochabers High Street No Gently Public road pavement 1km None 5 public road crossing Museum YES sloping points Car parking at the Square FB19 15A Milnes School Safe Route No Generally Wide tarmac paths 144m None Public road crossing Car parks at the Square YES level Public road pavement 52m point and Christie’s Garden Centre FB20 15A George Street Route No Generally Public road pavement 100m Raised kerbs 2 public road crossing Car park at The Square level Narrow public road 89m points FB21 15, 15A The Intak Paths Yes Generally Grass path 240m Narrow gap at Watercourse nearby River Spey level Earth path 1km side of vehicle Aggregate vehicle track 1km gate (muddy when wet) Narrow public road 218m

PAGE 25 MORAY CORE PATHS PLAN/ADOPTED PLAN 2011

FB FOCHABERS CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES

Route Features Core Map Name Is route Gradient Barriers Potential Other Most Path Number signed? Type Length Hazards Features accessible Number Metres Core Path

FB22 15A Ordiquish Link Yes Generally Narrow aggregate path 289m None None None YES level FB23 15A Ordiquish Road Yes Generally Narrow public road 247m None Public road section Car park at Ordiquish YES level with no pavement Ordiquish Monster Trails (mountain biking) FB24 16 Bogmoor Link No Generally Aggregate vehicle track 261m Public road section None YES level Narrow public road 157m with no pavement MORAY CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES TABLES AND ATTRIBUTES LIST CORE PATHS MORAY FOCHABERS AREA TOTAL CORE PATH LENGTHS: ON ROAD/PAVEMENT 4.2 KM, OFF ROAD 20.2 KM LENGTHS: ON ROAD/PAVEMENT CORE PATH FOCHABERS AREA TOTAL

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BK BUCKIE CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES

Route Features Core Map Name Is route Gradient Barriers Potential Other Most Path Number signed? Type Length Hazards Features accessible Number Metres Core Path

BK01 17, 17A Gollachy Burn Path Yes Short steep Earth path (muddy when wet) 563m None Public road section None sections Narrow aggregate path 150m with no pavement Narrow public road 681m Golf balls Public road pavement 214m BK02 17, 17A Auchantae Road No Generally Earth path (muddy when wet) 188m None Public road section None level Narrow public road 1km with no pavement BK03 17, 17A Laird’s Way Yes Generally Public road pavement 1km Narrow bridge 9 public road Car park at Cluny level Narrow public road 1km with steps crossing points Square Aggregate vehicle track 1km Unbridged burn Public road section with no pavement BK04 17, 17A, NCN Route 1 – to Yes Generally Wide aggregate path 327m Raised kerbs 12 public road Car park at Carlton YES in part 19 level Wide tarmac path 2.5km crossing points Terrace ( to Public road pavement 2km Cycle route on public Findochty Narrow public road 232m roads Section) BK05 17A Seaview Road path No Generally Public road pavement 560m Raised kerbs 6 public road crossing Buckpool golf course. level Narrow tarmac path 198m points. Wide aggregate path 164m BK06 17A Cemetery path No Generally Tarmac vehicle track 522m None None Car park at Buckpool YES level Wide aggregate path 62m cemetry BK07 17A Barhill Road Path No Generally Public road pavement 450m Raised kerbs None Medical Centre Car level park at Buckie cemetry BK08 17A Mill of Buckie Path No Generally Aggregate vehicle track 1km None Public road crossing None YES level point BK09 17A Buckie Burn Corridor Path No Short steep Narrow public road 30m Steps Public road crossing Local park at Queen sections Earth path (muddy when wet) 340m point Street Narrow tarmac path 200m Wide tarmac path 477m Public road pavement 499m BK10 17A Buckie High School Safe Routes No Generally Wide tarmac path 712m None 2 public road crossing Buckie Community YES level Public road pavements 190m points Centre BK11 17A Millbank Primary School Safe Routes No Generally Public road pavement 222m Raised kerbs 3 public road crossing None level Grass path 88m points Wide tarmac path 796m Wide public road 200m Narrow concrete path 80m BK12 17A Freuchny Stripe No Generally Public road pavement 276m Raised kerbs 5 public road crossing None level Wide tarmac path 170m points BK13 17A Cluny Path No Generally Public road pavement 138m Steps 4 public road Car park. Museum and

level Wide tarmac path 470m Raised kerbs crossings Library off East Carlton TABLES AND ATTRIBUTES LIST CORE PATHS MORAY Terrace BK14 17A Old Station Yard Path No Steep Wide tarmac path 182m None Public road crossing None slope Public road pavement 77m point BK15 17A Cliff Terrace Path No Generally Wide tarmac path 448m Raised kerbs 5 public road crossing None level Public road pavement 867m points Narrow public road 75m BK16 17A Highland Yards Estate Route No Generally Wide tarmac path 233m None None None YES level BK17 17A Burn Path No Steep Narrow aggregate path 550m Pedestrian gate Water course nearby Car park at Rathven

slopes (muddy when wet) Cemetry 12.1 KM, OFF ROAD 11.9 KM LENGTHS: ON ROAD/PAVEMENT CORE PATH BUCKIE AREA TOTAL BK18 17A Portessie Railway Path Yes Generally Wide tarmac path 597m None 2 public road crossing None YES level points BK19 17A Rathven Burn Link No Generally Grass path (muddy when wet) 100m Steps Water course nearby None level BK20 19 NCN Route 1 – Findochty No Steep Public road pavement 354m Raised kerbs 2 public road crossing None slope Wide public road 95m points

BK21 17A Buckie High Street No Gently sloping Public PAGEroad pavement 1km None None Car parking at the square YES 27 MORAY CORE PATHS PLAN/ADOPTED PLAN 2011

CU CULLEN CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES

Route Features Core Map Name Is route Gradient Barriers Potential Other Most Path Number signed? Type Length Hazards Features accessible Number Metres Core Path

CU01 19 NCN Route 1 – Admiralty Street Path Yes Gently Public Road Pavement 350m None 2 public road crossing None YES sloping points CU02 19, 19A NCN Route 1 – Yes Generally Narrow aggregate path 165m None Public road crossing Historic viaduct on YES Portessie to Findochty level Narrow tarmac path 40m point route Wide aggregate path 2km Wide tarmac path 60m CU03 19, 19A NCN Route 1 – Yes Gently Public road pavement 1.5km Raised kerbs 3 public road crossing Car park at Cemetery Yes in part 20 Cullen to Lintmill sloping Narrow aggregate path 630m points from Cullen Cemetery to Lintmill CU04 19, 20 Lintmill to Crannoch Road Yes Gently Narrow public road 1km None Public road crossing None sloping point. Road section with no pavement CU05 19, 19A Crannoch Circular Path Yes Short steep Narrow aggregate path 270m 2 pedestrian Public road crossing None section Grass path (muddy when wet) 300m gates point Aggregate vehicle track 469m Raised kerbs Proximity to livestock Rough vehicle track 680m Narrow tarmac path 500m Public road pavement 180m CU06 19A Cullen Coastal Path Yes Generally Grass path 340m Pedestrian gate Public road section Car park at eastern end level Narrow public road 254m Barrier pole with with no pavement of Portlong Road Wide aggregate path 700m narrow gaps at Rough vehicle track 200m side CU07 19A Seaview Path Yes in part Short steep Wide tarmac path 239m None 2 public road crossing None sections Public road pavement 121m points Narrow public road 86m Public road section Narrow aggregate path 67m with no pavement Concrete path 65m Steep drop nearby CU08 19A Nelson Point Path Yes in part Generally Wide aggregate path 530m None None Nelson’s point YES level Sea view at end of path CU09 19A Salmon Bothy Path Yes Steep slope Wide aggregate path 275m None None None MORAY CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES TABLES AND ATTRIBUTES LIST CORE PATHS MORAY CULLEN AREA TOTAL CORE PATH LENGTHS: ON ROAD/PAVEMENT 3.5 KM, OFF ROAD 7.3 KM LENGTHS: ON ROAD/PAVEMENT CORE PATH CULLEN AREA TOTAL

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KT KEITH CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES

Route Features Core Map Name Is route Gradient Barriers Potential Other Most Path Number signed? Type Length Hazards Features accessible Number Metres Core Path

KT01 21, 25, Fishwives Road No Undulating Aggregate vehicle track 1.5km 4 vehicle gates Proximity to water Extensive views 18 terrain Grass path 2km 7 pedestrian course Rough vehicle track 718m gates Tarmac vehicle track 400m Shallow wet Narrow public road 6.5km ditch Public road pavement 218m Unbridged burn KT02 22, 24 Garrowood Path No Gently Aggregate vehicle track 607m None Water course nearby None sloping Narrow public road 1km Public road section with no pavement KT03 24 Balloch Wood Path No Short steep Tarmac vehicle track 1km 2 barrier poles Water course nearby None section Rough vehicle track 1.5km with narrow gaps Aggregate vehicle track 5km at side KT04 24, 25 Auchoynanie Path No Undulating Narrow public road 2km Vehicle gate Public road section None terrain Narrow aggregate path 750m with no pavement (muddy when wet) Watercourse nearby KT05 24, 25 Dunnyduff Woodlands Paths Yes Undulating Earth path (muddy when wet) 3km Narrow bridge Watercourse nearby Tarnash Falls on route terrain Narrow aggregate path 240m Rough vehicle track 353m KT06 24, 25, Den Path No Undulating Earth path (muddy when wet) 780m Raised kerb 2 public road crossing None 25A terrain Narrow aggregate path 325m points Public road with no pavement 200m KT07 24, 25, Green Roadies Path Yes Gently Rough vehicle track (muddy when wet) 1.5km Pedestrian gate 2 public road crossing Car parking at 25A sloping Grass path (muddy when wet) 700m points Broomhill Cemetery Wide public road 80m Public road section Tarmac vehicle track 350m with no pavement Wide aggregate path 142m KT08 24, 25, Town Centre Link No Generally Grass path (muddy when wet) 410m Raised kerbs 3 public road crossing None 25A Level Narrow public road 640m points Wide tarmac path 40m Public road section Public road pavement 210m with no pavement KT09 24, 25, Drum Road Path No Generally Narrow public road 449m None Public road section None YES 25A level Public road pavement 78m with no pavement KT10 25A Lony Park Paths No Generally Rough vehicle track (muddy when wet) 200m None Proximity to livestock None level Grass path (muddy when wet) 272m KT11 25A Horse Market Lea Path No Undulating Public road pavement 90m None None Informal car park off terrain Wide tarmac path 190m Dunnyduff Road Narrow aggregate path 60m (muddy when wet)

KT12 25A Denwell Road No Generally Narrow public road 1.5km None Public road section None YES TABLES AND ATTRIBUTES LIST CORE PATHS MORAY level Narrow tarmac path 100m with no pavement KT13 25A Braehead Right of Way Yes Undulating Wide public road 139m Narrow bridge None None terrain Rough vehicle track 460m Narrow gap Grass path (muddy when wet) 216m between fences KT14 25A Seafield Park Road/Lang Street No Gently Wide public road 234m Raised kerbs 2 public road crossing None sloping Public road pavement 124m points Public road section with no pavement KT15 25A Cuthil Park Paths No Generally Tarmac vehicle track 56m None None Skate board and picnic YES level Wide tarmac path 149m area in park Wide aggregate path 92m KT16 25A Cuthil Seafield Link No Gently Public road pavement 137m None Public road section None sloping Rough vehicle track (muddy when wet) 412m with no pavement Narrow public road 147m Gently Grass path (muddy when wet) 1km Raised kerbs None KT17 25A Brandy Brae Path Yes None sloping Public road pavement 70m

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KT KEITH CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES

Route Features Core Map Name Is route Gradient Barriers Potential Other Most Path Number signed? Type Length Hazards Features accessible Number Metres Core Path

KT18 25A Keith Old Cemetery Path No Generally Narrow public road 50m Steps Water course nearby Car park at Tesco level Wide tarmac path 87m Public road with no Picnic area at Auld Brig Wide aggregate path 58m pavement KT19 25, 25A Cottage Wood Path Yes Undulating Earth Path (muddy when wet, extensive 728m Steps Golf balls None terrain surface tree roots) Narrow bridge Grass path (muddy when wet) 275m Raised kerb KT20 25A Fife Park Path No Gently Wide tarmac path 120m Narrow gap Golf balls None sloping Narrow concrete path 90m between barriers Grass path (muddy when wet) 380m KT21 25, 25A Toll House and Braehead Road Yes Gently Narrow public road 1.5km Narrow bridge Public road crossing Picnic area and car park sloping Rough vehicle track (muddy when wet) 338m point Cottage Wood Public road section with no pavement Water course nearby KT22 25 Maisley Link Yes Generally Wide aggregate path 170m 2 vehicle gates Golf balls None level Earth path (muddy when wet) 381m KT23 26 Drummuir Station Path Yes in part Undulating Narrow public road 130m Steps Public road crossing Car park at Botriphinie terrain Earth path (muddy when wet) 186m point. Church and Drummuir Public road section Village Hall with no pavement Watercourse nearby KT24 26, 28 Westerton Path No Steep Narrow public road 384m Unbridged burn Watercourse nearby None slopes Aggregate vehicle track (muddy when 1km Public road section wet, extensively uneven) with no pavement MORAY CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES TABLES AND ATTRIBUTES LIST CORE PATHS MORAY KEITH AREA TOTAL CORE PATH LENGTHS: ON ROAD/PAVEMENT 15.4 KM, OFF ROAD 28.3 KM LENGTHS: ON ROAD/PAVEMENT CORE PATH KEITH AREA TOTAL

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SP SPEYSIDE CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES

Route Features Core Map Name Is route Gradient Barriers Potential Other Most Path Number signed? Type Length Hazards Features accessible Number Metres Core Path

SP01 11, 28, 29, Burn of Rothes/Mannoch Road No Undulating Rough vehicle track 4km 2 vehicle gates Golf balls Informal car park at 29A, 30 terrain Aggregate vehicle track 8.5km Cattle grid Promixity to livestock Bardonside Narrow public road 3.5km with narrow Game shooting Tarmac vehicle track 750m pedestrian Public road section side gate with no pavement Barrier pole with narrow side gate Damaged vehicle bridge SP02 27, 28, Glenfiddich Way Yes in part Gently Wide aggregate path 5km None Landslip/ Car park and toilets at YES but 29, 32, 34 sloping Narrow aggregate path 50m Subsidence Fiddich Park (seasonal) a 50m Car park at Balvenie section at southern end of path is restricted in width due to a landslip SP03 27, 27A, The Gownie Path Yes Steep Grass path 673m Narrow bridge Raised kerb None 28, 32, slopes Earth path 320m Unbridged burn Public road section 32A, 34 Rough vehicle track (muddy when wet) 1.5km Pedestrian gate with no pavement Aggregate vehicle track 1.5km Narrow gap at Proximity to Narrow public road 2km side of watercourse vehicle gate SP04 27, 27A, Glenrinnes Way Yes Generally Public road pavement 297m None None Informal car park at YES 34 level Wide aggregate path 1.5km Market Green Car parking toilets and tourist information centre available in the centre of Dufftown SP05 27, 27A Burn Brae Yes Generally Narrow public road 1.5km None Public road with no None level pavement SP06 27A Giant’s Chair Path Yes Short steep Narrow public road 1km Steps Public road section Giant’s Chair and sections Grass path 470m Narrow bridges with no pavement Cradle on route Earth path (muddy when wet) 1km Watercourse nearby Mortlach Kirk SP07 27A Gordon’s Cross Path Yes Short steep Rough vehicle track 800m 2 vehicle gates Water course nearby Gordon’s Cross sections (muddy when wet) Proximity to livestock on route Grass path (muddy when wet) 237m

Tarmac vehicle track 85m TABLES AND ATTRIBUTES LIST CORE PATHS MORAY SP08 27A Maister’s Well Path Yes in part Short steep Narrow public road 195m Steps 2 public road Maister’s Well on route sections Earth path (muddy when wet) 400m crossing points Public road pavement 75m Steep drop nearby Wide public road 258m Public road section with no pavement SP09 27A Dufftown Town Centre Link No Gently Public road pavement 1km None 4 public road Car parking toilets and YES sloping crossing points tourist information centre available in the centre of Dufftown SP10 27A Steepie Brae Path No Short steep Narrow public road 203m None Public road section None sections Rough vehicle track (muddy when wet) 275m with no pavement SP11 27A Meg’s Wood Path Yes Short steep Narrow aggregate path 180m Steps Proximity to livestock None sections Earth path (muddy when wet, 432m Narrow gaps at extensive tree roots) baffle barriers Grass path 306m Rough vehicle track 227m

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SP SPEYSIDE CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES

Route Features Core Map Name Is route Gradient Barriers Potential Other Most Path Number signed? Type Length Hazards Features accessible Number Metres Core Path

SP12 28, 29, Dounie Path Yes Short steep Public road pavement 30m Steps Water course nearby Fairy’s Well at west 29A sections Wide aggregate path 300m on bridges Public road section end of route Wide tarmac path 44m with no pavement Earth path (muddy when wet, 1.5km Road crossing extensive surface tree roots) Narrow public road 236m Grass path (muddy when wet) 630m SP13 29A Rothes Castle Paths Yes Short steep Grass path 85m Steps Watercourse nearby Informal car park sections Earth path (muddy when wet) 210m at Castle SP14 29A High Street Link No Generally Public road pavement 230m None None None YES level SP15 29A Rothes Primary School Safe Route No Generally Narrow public road 57m None Public road Recreational facilities YES level Wide tarmac road 434m crossing point at park SP16 29A Green Street No Generally Public road pavement 680m None 3 public road Car park YES level Narrow public road 182m crossing points SP17 29A River Spey Path No Generally Narrow earth path (muddy when wet) 220m Pedestrian gate Watercourse nearby River Spey level Aggregate vehicle track 1km Rough vehicle track 200m Grass path 258m SP18 29A Old Railway Path No Generally Wide aggregate path 94m None 2 public road None level Aggregate vehicle track 538m crossing points (extensively potholed) SP19 30, 31 Tamdhu Road No Undulating Narrow public road 1km None 1 public road None terrain crossing point with no pavement SP20 30, 31 Lower Mannoch Path No Undulating Aggregate vehicle track 810m None Proximity to Knockando Church terrain Rough vehicle track (muddy when wet) 508m livestock on route Tarmac vehicle track 122m SP21 30, 31 Short Forest Circular Path Yes in part Undulating Tarmac vehicle track 320m Vehicle gate Public road section None terrain Narrow public road 150m Narrow with no pavement Aggregate vehicle track 1km pedestrian gate Wide aggregate path 127m Narrow bridge Earth path (muddy when wet, extensive 1km surface tree roots) Narrow aggregate path 273m SP22 30, 31, Elchies Track Yes Undulating Aggregate vehicle track 2km None None None 32, 32A terrain Tarmac vehicle track 390m Rough vehicle track (muddy when wet, 778m

MORAY CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES TABLES AND ATTRIBUTES LIST CORE PATHS MORAY extensively potholed) SP23 32, 32A Glenallachie Path Yes Short steep Narrow public road 260m Pedestrian gate Public road section None slopes Grass path (muddy when wet) 606m with no pavement Rough vehicle track 123m Tarmac vehicle track 540m SP24 32 Birkenbush Road No Generally Narrow public road 447m None Public road section Glenallachie Distillery level with no pavement SP25 32, 32A Linn Path Yes in part Undulating Earth path (muddy when wet) 1.5km Stile Public road crossing Linn Falls terrain Steps point Wide aggregate path 284m Pedestrian gate Narrow aggregate path 120m Narrow bridge SP26 32, 32A Fairy Knowe Path Yes in part Undulating Earth path (muddy when wet) 354m Narrow gap at None None terrain side of vehicle Grass path 93m gate Narrow aggregate path 157m Tarmac vehicle track 70m SP27 32A Queens Road Town Link No Gently Public road pavement 471m None 4 public road crossing Speyside Way Visitor YES

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SP SPEYSIDE CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES

Route Features Core Map Name Is route Gradient Barriers Potential Other Most Path Number signed? Type Length Hazards Features accessible Number Metres Core Path

SP28 32A Victoria Bridge Yes Generally Suspension bridge metal surface 90m Steps Water course nearby Car park, toilet and level Visitor Centre at Alice Littler Park SP29 34 The Steplar No Undulating Rough vehicle track (muddy when wet 8km Proximity to Unbridged river and Remote wild hill terrain and extensively uneven) livestock burns subject to flash country Tarmac vehicle track 5km Game shooting flooding Grass path 1km 1 river ford and 3 Aggregate vehicle track 1km burn fords SP30 34 Suie to Bridgehaugh Path No Undulating Grass path 704m Game shooting Unbridged rivers and Remote wild hill YES in part terrain Rough vehicle track (muddy when wet 8.5km 2 vehicle gates burns subject to flash country from and extensively uneven) 2 pedestrian flooding Bridge– gates haugh to Narrow public road 3.5km 2 river fords and Glenfiddich 4 burn fords Lodge

SP31 36 Drumin Circular Walk Yes Undulating Earth path (muddy when wet) 526m Steps Watercourse nearby Drumin Castle and car terrain Pedestrian gates Proximity to livestock park

SP32 36 Bochel Circuit Yes in part Undulating Earth path (muddy when wet) 178m Narrow bridge Watercourse nearby None terrain Narrow public road 712m Steps Subsidence Rough vehicle track 381m Public road section with no pavement MORAY CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES TABLES AND ATTRIBUTES LIST CORE PATHS MORAY SPEYSIDE AREA TOTAL CORE PATH LENGTHS: ON ROAD/PAVEMENT 18 KM, OFF ROAD 70 KM LENGTHS: ON ROAD/PAVEMENT CORE PATH SPEYSIDE AREA TOTAL

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MCT MORAY COAST TRAIL CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES

Route Features Core Map Name Is route Gradient Barriers Potential Other Most Path Number signed? Type Length Hazards Features accessible Number Metres Core Path

MCT01 2 Moray Coast Trail – Yes Generally Dune sand/shingle 807m None Public road crossing Findorn heritage centre Yes in part Findhorn Beach Link level Narrow aggregate path 220m point Toilet and car parks at from store Public road pavement 119 m Back Shore to Heritage Centre MCT02 2, 5 Moray Coast Trail – Findhorn Dunes Yes Generally Dune sand/shingle 4km None Subsidence due to Car park at Back Shore level coastal erosion road end MCT03 2, 4, 4A, Moray Coast Trail – Roseisle Section Yes Generally Rough vehicle track 4.5km Vehicle gate None Car park, Yes in part 5 level Aggregate vehicle track 2km toilet and bird hide all from car in Roseisle Wood park to bird hide MCT04 4A Moray Coast Trail – Burghead Yes Short steep Wide aggregate path 740m Steps Steep drop nearby Car park, toilet and Yes in part sections Public road pavement 617m Public road with no historic site at from Narrow public road 189m pavement Burghead Harbour Burghead caravan park to harbour MCT05 4A Moray Coast Trail – Old Coastal Railway Yes Generally Wide aggregate path 3km Steps None Car park, toilet and Yes in part level play area at from Cummingston Burghead to Cummings –ton MCT06 4A Moray Coast Trail – Hopeman Caravan Park No Generally Narrow aggregate path 62m None None None level Tarmac vehicle track 336m Earth path (muddy when wet) 163m MCT07 4A Moray Coast Trail – Hopeman Bay Yes Generally Public road pavement 267m Raised kerbs Public road crossing Toilet at harbour Yes in part level Wide aggregate path 427m point 3 car parks at playing from Tarmac vehicle track 302m fields playing fields car park to Braemou Well MCT08 4, 4A, 8 Moray Coast Trail – Clashach to Covesea Yes Short steep Earth path (muddy when wet, extremely 4km Steps Steep drop nearby Coastguard lookout sections uneven) Subsidence station at Covesea MCT09 8, 9A Moray Coast Trail – Silver Sands (at low tide Yes Undulating Earth path (muddy when wet) 262m None Steep drop nearby Car park at Lossie west the route is on the beach and at high tide terrain Dune sand/shingle 3.5km Coastal tides beach follows the dune path) Golf balls MCT10 9A Moray Coast Trail – Lossiemouth Yes Generally Wide aggregate path 250m None Public road crossing Car park, toilet and Yes along

MORAY CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES TABLES AND ATTRIBUTES LIST CORE PATHS MORAY level Wide tarmac path 700m point heritage centre at section Public road pavement 1km harbour within the town’s built up area MCT11 9, 9A Moray Coast Trail – Lossiemouth to Kingston Yes Generally Dune sand/shingle 10km None Coastal tides Pill/boxes & Tank traps 12 (route difficult at Lossie end during extremely level Wood surface on bridge 150m Gun emplacements high tides) along route Car park at Kingston MCT12 12,16 Moray Coast Trail – Kingston to Garmouth Yes Short steep Aggregate vehicle track 110 m None 2 public road crossing Car park at Garmouth sections Narrow public road 241m points playing field Public road pavement 460m Public road section Earth path (muddy when wet) 225m with no pavement Narrow aggregate path 430m MCT13 12,16 Moray Coast Trail – Spey Viaduct Link Yes Generally Wide tarmac path 619m None Watercourse nearby Spey viaduct railway Yes level Wide aggregate path 295m Steep drop nearby bridge

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MCT MORAY COAST TRAIL CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES

Route Features Core Map Name Is route Gradient Barriers Potential Other Most Path Number signed? Type Length Hazards Features accessible Number Metres Core Path

MCT14 16, 17 Moray Coast Trail – Old Railway Yes Generally Wide aggregate path 1.5km Raised kerbs Public road crossing Car park at bowling Yes in part level Public road pavement 79m Steep ramp point green from Extensive sea views Portgordon Centre to Gollachy Burn MCT15 17, 17A Moray Coast Trail – Portessie Bay Yes Generally Harbour quayside 496m Raised kerbs 3 public road crossing Car parks and toilets at level Wide public road 411m points Buckie Harbour and Public road pavement 2.5km Drop at harbour quayside Public road section with no pavement MCT16 17,19 Moray Coast Trail – Strathlene to Findochty Yes Steep Earth path (very rough and rocky in 790m Steps Steep drops nearby Car parks at Strathlene Yes in part slopes places) Narrow bridge Golf balls and Findochty Harbour along Wide aggregate path 306m Toilets at Findochty 500m Narrow aggregate path 499m Harbour stretch east Tarmac vehicle track 353m Extensive sea views of old Strathlene swimming pool site MCT17 19 Moray Coast Trail – Findochty Yes Undulating Public road pavement 328m Raised kerbs None Findochty Harbour terrain Narrow aggregate path 197m toilets and car park Aggregate vehicle track 111 m Narrow public road 696m MCT18 19 Moray Coast Trail – Findochty to Yes Undulating Wide aggregate path 2km None Steep drop nearby Extensive sea views Yes terrain and cliffs MCT19 19 Moray Coast Trail – Portknockie Yes Generally Narrow public road 800m None Public road with no Portknockie Harbour level pavement and car park MCT20 19, 19A Moray Coast Trail – Cullen Bay (at low tide the Yes Short steep Wide aggregate path 211m Steps on to Golf balls Cullen sands and car route is on Cullen Sands and at high tide sections Narrow aggregate path 372m beach (low tide) Coastal tides park follows the edge of Cullen Golf Course) Coastal rocks 335m Path on coastal Steep drop nearby Bow fiddle rock and Grass path 590m rocks particularly Jenny’s Well Sandy beach (low tide) 750m at high tide Extensive sea views Wide public road 168m Burn overflow and cliffs Public road pavement 263m across beach Toilets and car park at Cullen Square MORAY CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES TABLES AND ATTRIBUTES LIST CORE PATHS MORAY MORAY COAST TRAIL TOTAL CORE PATH LENGTHS: ON ROAD/PAVEMENT 8.1 KM, OFF ROAD 45.3 KM LENGTHS: ON ROAD/PAVEMENT CORE PATH COAST TRAIL TOTAL MORAY

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SW SPEYSIDE WAY CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES

Route Features Core Map Name Is route Gradient Barriers Potential Other Most Path Number signed? Type Length Hazards Features accessible Number Metres Core Path

SW01 1, 6, 12, Speyside Way – Buckpool to Spey Bay Yes as Generally Narrow aggregate path 1.5km Steps Public road crossing Car parks at Buckpool YES in 15, 15A, the level Wide aggregate path 1.5km Raised kerbs point. Public road and Portgordon part – 16, 17, Speyside Tarmac vehicle track 120m Pedestrian gate section with no Harbour Portgordon 17A Way Public road pavement 2km 2 chain gates pavement Wildlife along shore to Buckie Narrow public road 277m Narrow gap section section Earth path (muddy when wet) 2.5km Aggregate vehicle track 560m SW02 15, 15A, Speyside Way – Spey Bay to Fochabers Yes as Undulating Tarmac vehicle track 439m Narrow gap at Public road crossing YES in 28, 29, the terrain Aggregate vehicle track 5.5km side of barrier point Wildlife Centre, cafe part – 29A, 32 Speyside Narrow aggregate path 504m pole Watercourse nearby and car park at Tugnet. Tugnet to Way Earth path (muddy when wet) 1km Steep ramp Flood risk on section Memorial garden, Bogmoor of path under A96 picnic area and section bridge car park at Bi–centenial park. SW03 28, 29, Speyside Way – Fochabers to Craigellachie Yes as Short steep Public road pavement 256m Steps 2 public road crossing Informal car parks at 30, 31, the sections Narrow aggregate path 419m Narrow bridge points earth pillars and 32A, 33, Speyside Earth path (muddy when wet) 373m 4 vehicle gates Public road sections Boat o Brig 34 Way Narrow public road 11.5km Raised kerb with no pavement Seasonal toilets and Aggregate vehicle track 6km Shooting range car park at Fiddich Park Car park and mountain bike trail at Ordiquish SW04 33, 34 Speyside Way – Craigellachie to Cragganmore Yes as Generally Grass path (muddy when wet) 1km Narrow bridge Public road Speyside Way Visitor YES the level Wide aggregate path 17km 12 vehicle gates crossing point Centre, toilets and car Craigellachie Speyside Narrow public road 1.5km Step on to Watercourse nearby park at Aberlour to Aberlour Way Delnapot bridge Public road with no Car park and toilet Carron to pavement at Tamdhu Ballindalloch Seasonal camp site at Blacksboat Toilet, extensive views and car park at Ballindalloch SW05 33, 34, Speyside Way – Spur Yes as Short steep Wide public road 2.5km Steps Public road None 36 part of the sections Narrow public road 2km 3 stiles crossing point Speyside Earth path (muddy when wet) 5km Public road section Way with no pavement MORAY CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES TABLES AND ATTRIBUTES LIST CORE PATHS MORAY SPEYSIDE WAY TOTAL CORE PATH LENGTHS: ON ROAD/PAVEMENT 20 KM, OFF ROAD 26.8 KM LENGTHS: ON ROAD/PAVEMENT CORE PATH TOTAL SPEYSIDE WAY

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IW ISLA WAY CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES

Route Features Core Map Name Is route Gradient Barriers Potential Other Most Path Number signed? Type Length Hazards Features accessible Number Metres Core Path

IW01 27A The Isla Way – Tininver Yes as Short steep Public road pavement 200m Steps Public road crossing None part of sections Grass path 77m point Isla Way Narrow aggregate path 42m IW02 27A, 27 The Isla Way – Tom Na Muidh Yes as Short steep Aggregate vehicle track 36m Steps Steep drop nearby Balvenie Castle and part of sections Rough vehicle track 62m limited car park Isla Way Narrow aggregate path 163m Earth path 578m Grass path 198m Tarmac vehicle track 194m IW03 27 The Isla Way – Balvenie Public Roads Yes as Generally Wide public road 254m None Public road section Car park and visitor part of level Public road pavement 600m with no pavement centre at Glenfiddich Isla Way Narrow road bridge Distillery Car park at Dufftown Station IW04 27 The Isla Way – Dufftown Station Path Yes as Generally Wide tarmac path 30m Pedestrian gate None Car park at Dufftown part of level Wide aggregate path 124m Railway Station YES Isla Way IW05 27 The Isla Way –Convalmore Link Yes as Generally Wide aggregate path 615m Vehicle gate None Car park at Convalmore part of level Narrow gap at Distillery Isla Way side of gate IW06 27 The Isla Way – Jubilee Path Yes as Short steep Rough vehicle track 274m Narrow bridge Public road crossing None part of slopes Earth path (muddy when wet) 50m point Isla Way Wide aggregate path 297m IW07 26, 27, 28 The Isla Way – Tulloch Road Yes as Gently Narrow public road 2.5km None Public road section None part of sloping with no pavement Isla Way IW08 26, 27, 28 The Isla Way –Kininvie Wood Road Yes as Short steep Narrow public road 420m None Public road section Car park in Adventure part of sections Rough vehicle track (muddy when wet) 1.5km with no pavement Centre at Loch Park Isla Way IW09 26, 28 The Isla Way – Yes as Generally Narrow aggregate path 900m None Water course nearby Fish hatchery on route Loch Park Link part of level Car parking at Loch YES Isla Way Park IW10 26, 28 The Isla Way – Drummuir Link Yes as Generally Tarmac vehicle track 108m None Water course nearby Walled garden part of level Narrow aggregate path 878m Car park at Botriphnie YES Isla Way Church IW11 26, 28 The Isla Way – Cachenhead Path Yes as Gently Narrow public road 246m None Public road section None part of sloping Rough vehicle track (muddy when wet) 1.5km with no pavement Isla Way MORAY CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES TABLES AND ATTRIBUTES LIST CORE PATHS MORAY ISLA WAY TOTAL CORE PATH LENGTHS: ON ROAD/PAVEMENT 4.2 KM, OFF ROAD 7.6 KM LENGTHS: ON ROAD/PAVEMENT CORE PATH TOTAL ISLA WAY

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DA DAVA WAY CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES

Route Features Core Map Name Is route Gradient Barriers Potential Other Most Path Number signed? Type Length Hazards Features accessible Number Metres Core Path

DA01 3, 35 Dava Way – Mannachie Section Yes as the Generally Wide aggregate path 2.5km None Proximity to livestock Dallas Dhu Distillery YES Dava Way level and car park DA02 35 Dava Way – Romach Section Yes as the Short steep Wide aggregate path 2km Narrow bridge Proximity to livestock Informal car parks at Dava Way sections Rough vehicle track (muddy when wet) 2.5km Steps Woodside and Rafford Bridge DA03 35 Dava Way – Drumine Section Yes as the Generally Wide aggregate path (muddy when wet) 2.5km 5 vehicle gates None Logie visitor centre and Dava Way level car park Informal car park at Clashdhu DA04 35 Dava Way – Longley Section Yes as the Generally Wide aggregate path (muddy when wet) 2.5km 8 vehicle gates Proximity to livestock None Dava Way level DA05 35 Dava Way – Dunphail to Dava Section Yes as the Generally Earth path 1km 3 vehicle gates Proximity to livestock Divie Viaduct Dava Way level Wide aggregate path (muddy when wet) 9km Car parks at Divie Viaduct and Dunphail MORAY CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES TABLES AND ATTRIBUTES LIST CORE PATHS MORAY DAVA WAY TOTAL CORE PATH LENGTHS: ON ROAD/PAVEMENT NONE, OFF ROAD 22 KM LENGTHS: ON ROAD/PAVEMENT CORE PATH TOTAL WAY DAVA

PAGE 38 MORAY COREPATHS PLAN/ SRA Number SRA09 SRA08 SRA07 SRA06 SRA05 SRA04 SRA03 SRA02 SRA12 SRA10 SRA01 SRA11 Core Path SPEY RIVERACCESS/EGRESSPOINTSCOREPATHS LISTANDATTRIBUTES Number 32A, 38 30, 31, 28, 29, 28, 29, 12, 16, 33, 39 33, 39 33, 39 33, 39 31, 39 32, 38 32, 38 28, 38 Map 15A, 39 38 38 Spey River Spey River Access –Knockando Tamdhu Spey River Spey River Access –SpeyBay(Tugnet) Spey River Spey River Access –Craigellachie West Spey River Spey River Access –Blacksboat Bridge Spey River Spey River Access –Craigellachie East Spey River Spey River Access –Delnapot(Bridge) Spey River Spey River Access –Fochabers Bank Spey River Spey River Access – Aberlour Bank Spey River Spey River Access –Cragganmore Spey River Spey River Access –Ballindalloch Spey River Spey River Access –Boato’Brig Spey River Spey River Access –Carron aeIs route Name signed? No No No No No No No No No No No No Steep slope Steep slope Steep slope Short steep Undulating Undulating Generally Generally Generally Generally Gradient sloping sloping section Gently Gently terrain terrain level level level level Rough vehicletrack (muddywhenwet) Earth uneven) path(extensively Earth uneven) path(extensively Aggregate vehicletrack Narrow aggregate path Wide aggregate path Tarmac vehicletrack Rough vehicletrack Wide concretepath Aggregate steps Shingle path Grass path Grass path Grass path Grass path Earth path Earth path Earth path Earth path Earth path PAGE 39 Route Features Type ADOPTED PLAN2011 Length Metres 200m 230m 345m 220m 240m 166m 120m 100m 148m 60m 25m 25m 30m 40m 50m 40m 80m 20m 15m 76m Stile over second No gap orstilein Step atentrance (needs steps) Steep slopes Vehicle gate first fence first Barriers Steps Steps Steps Steps None None None None fence Proximity tolivestock Proximity to livestock Flood riskonsection Flood riskonsection Flood riskonsection Flood riskonsection Flood riskonsection Flood riskonsection Flood riskonsection Watercourse nearby Watercourse nearby Watercourse nearby Watercourse nearby Watercourse nearby Watercourse nearby Watercourse nearby Watercourse nearby Watercourse nearby Watercourse nearby Watercourse nearby Watercourse nearby Steep dropnearby Subsidence Potential Hazards of path of path of path of path of path of path of path Informal carparkingoff Informal carparkingoff Informal carparkingoff Tamdhu Stationwith Speyside Way visitor Speyside Way toilet andcarparkat Car parksatpavilion centre andtoiletsat Wildlife centre,cafe and off A941 Telford Bridge ofCarron Alice Littler Park Speyside Way car parking Features Car park Tugnet Bridge B9103 B9104 Other None None None None accessible Core Path when dry section Telford Bridge Most YES YES

RIVER SPEY ACCESS/EGRESS POINTS TOTAL CORE PATH LENGTHS: ON ROAD/PAVEMENT NONE, OFF ROAD 2.2 KM MORAY CORE PATHS LIST AND ATTRIBUTES TABLES MORAY CORE PATHS PLAN/ADOPTED PLAN 2011 MORAY CORE PATHS PLAN/ADOPTED PLAN 2011 MORAY CORE PATHS MAPS CORE PATHS MORAY

Moray Core Paths Maps

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