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new Scottish Outdoor Access legislation. The last page page last The legislation. Access Outdoor Scottish new

more information about the National Park and about about and Park National the about information more

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route descriptions of all the routes shown on this map map this on shown routes the all of descriptions route

detailed has which Tracks”, Hill “Scottish publication

published the fifth edition since 1947 of its ever popular popular ever its of 1947 since edition fifth the published

more. many are there and Nethybridge) to Dee of (Linn

Sluggan Bridge Sluggan major hill paths throughout Scotland, and it has just just has it and Scotland, throughout paths hill major

182 and Deeside) to Speyside - Ghru (Lairig 181 Tilt),

the to guide first the published it 1924 In 175). (route

Glen to Dee of Linn by (Glenfeshie 180 routes include

Doll and 178) (route Tromie 180), (route Feshie Glens

to the south follow drove roads. Notable examples examples Notable roads. drove follow south the to

and 182), (route Laoigh an Lairig the map), the on 181

can be obtained from local tourist offices and rangers. and offices tourist local from obtained be can Most of the major long distance routes from the north north the from routes distance long major the of Most

(route Ghru Lairig the including paths Grampian and information about local path networks and festivals festivals and networks path local about information

erected its well known green signs on many Cairngorm Cairngorm many on signs green known well its erected

levels of difficulty are arranged for visitors. Further Further visitors. for arranged are difficulty of levels century. the 18 the

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its approaches. Later in that century the Society first first Society the century that in Later approaches. its

festivals held in the main centres where walks of all all of walks where centres main the in held festivals cattle reivers or rustlers who flourished until well into into well until flourished who rustlers or reivers cattle

in what is now the Cairngorms National Park and and Park National Cairngorms the now is what in

There is also an increasing number of walking walking of number increasing an also is There by used were they that reminder a as Road” “Thieves’

public battles against major landowners on hill tracks tracks hill on landowners major against battles public

Lowland markets - and some indeed are named named are indeed some and - markets Lowland

marked routes. marked

century by fighting and winning some highly highly some winning and fighting by century the 19 the

developed all the time. time. the all developed th to Highlands the in grounds breeding from driven

competence is essential for most of the the of most for essential is competence Forum. New members are always welcome. welcome. always are members New Forum.

mediation although its reputation was established in in established was reputation its although mediation

but does not map them in detail. More are being being are More detail. in them map not does but which every autumn thousands of cattle would be be would cattle of thousands autumn every which

Map reading reading Map be signs or navigation aids further on. on. further aids navigation or signs be throughout Scotland, as well as on the National Access Access National the on as well as Scotland, throughout

Nowadays it achieves much by negotiation and and negotiation by much achieves it Nowadays

shows where local path networks are known to exist, exist, to known are networks path local where shows down Roads, Drove of lines the follow more Many

of these should not be taken to mean that there will will there that mean to taken be not should these of on many of the Local Access Forums being established established being Forums Access Local the of many on

on signposted and waymarked routes. This map map This routes. waymarked and signposted on

the familiar green ScotWays signs - but the existence existence the but - signs ScotWays green familiar the inescapable to defend public rights. Its members serve serve members Its rights. public defend to inescapable

Society signposting in the 1940’s the in signposting Society

opportunities for local walks of two to three hours hours three to two of walks local for opportunities map). 1360 a

beginning and end of the routes will be marked with with marked be will routes the of end and beginning it will be prepared to take legal action where this is is this where action legal take to prepared be will it

developed local path networks which give plenty of of plenty give which networks path local developed on marked first was which Clova Glen to Ballater way.” of rights public including

metalled or surfaced estate roads. In many cases the the cases many In roads. estate surfaced or metalled be its watchwords, but, as in the past, where necessary necessary where past, the in as but, watchwords, its be

country. Many of the settlements and estates have have estates and settlements the of Many country. from Mounth Capel the - 173 route (e.g. Grampians public benefit of rights of access, access, of rights of benefit public

approach settlements they may gradually become become gradually may they settlements approach rather than noisy public confrontation, will continue to to continue will confrontation, public noisy than rather

to challenging back packing trips through remote remote through trips packing back challenging to are the so-called Mounth routes in the eastern eastern the in routes Mounth so-called the are restoration and acquisition for the the for acquisition and restoration

Carrbridge. near 203 routes the as However that. if map the on line a than wider access rights. Quiet negotiation and mediation, mediation, and negotiation Quiet rights. access wider

half day local excursions in forest and farmland farmland and forest in excursions local day half hills once used by packmen and packhorses. Examples Examples packhorses. and packmen by used once hills “the preservation, defence, defence, preservation, “the

military bridges - notably at the Sluggan Bridge on route route on Bridge Sluggan the at notably - bridges military more no be may route the times At June! in ground individual cases to protect not just rights of way but but way of rights just not protect to cases individual

For walkers there is a wide range of choice - from from - choice of range wide a is there walkers For Some follow the lines of mediaeval roads across the the across roads mediaeval of lines the follow Some objectives its amongst has

successor. On all these roads there are fine examples of of examples fine are there roads these all On successor. expeditions - and winter sometimes comes on high high on comes sometimes winter and - expeditions in need the to it alerting in public riding) horse and

and 1845 from dates which

Wade’s by built OMRs follow Tomatin) to Garten of (Boat part of the way. In winter conditions they are serious serious are they conditions winter In way. the of part cycling (and walking the of members the on heavily

opportunities for off road cycling and horse riding. horse and cycling road off for opportunities Cairngorm massif. massif. Cairngorm charity a is (“ScotWays”)

203 and Tomintoul) and Donside to (Deeside 186/187 track, unsuitable even for mountain bikes, for at least least at for bikes, mountain for even unsuitable track, its successful implementation. It will continue to depend depend to continue will It implementation. successful its

finest walking country in Britain. There are also many many also are There Britain. in country walking finest rich legacy of historical routes round and through the the through and round routes historical of legacy rich Way and Access Society Society Access and Way

Routes Ettridge). by Laggan to (Kingussie 207 route higher reaches will be no more than a rough unmade unmade rough a than more no be will reaches higher and a half of experience on access in helping to secure secure to helping in access on experience of half a and

The Cairngorms National Park includes some of the the of some includes Park National Cairngorms The The routes marked on this map represent part of the the of part represent map this on marked routes The of Rights Scottish The

road built by General Wade is followed by the low level level low the by followed is Wade General by built road not waymarked and in many cases the route in its its in route the cases many in and waymarked not issues and the Society expects to draw on its century century its on draw to expects Society the and issues

such One Rebellion. 1715 failed the after century 18 going through uninhabited country. As such they are are they such As country. uninhabited through going has strongly supported, has raised the profile of access access of profile the raised has supported, strongly has

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Further Information Outdoor Access in Scotland Know The Code The Cairngorms National Park Aims of the National Park The Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society 24 Annandale Street, Edinburgh, EH7 4AN Scotland’s law on access to the outdoors makes it one of Enjoy Scotland’s outdoors. Everyone has the right to be The Park covers an area of some 3,800 sq km of which 1) To conserve and enhance the natural and cultural on most land and water for recreation, education and for Tel: 0131 558 1222 www.scotways.com the best places in Europe to enjoy outdoor recreation. 39% is designated as being sites of special natural heritage heritage of the area; going from place to place providing they act responsibly. Most of the routes on this map are existing rights of way importance. The Park is home to a quarter of the UK’s Cairngorms National Park Authority These access rights and responsibilities are explained in with long established rights of use. threatened species. Capercaillie, crossbill, crested tits, 14 The Square, Grantown on Spey, PH26 3HG the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. The key things are: 2) To promote sustainable use of the natural resources Tel: 01479 873 535 www.cairngorms.co.uk dotterel, red squirrels, wildcats and pine martens can of the area; However the new law will allow much wider access to all be found in the Park along with ospreys and golden Tourist Information Centres & Accommodation land not crossed by rights of way. eagles. The central mountain zone forms the largest area 3) To promote understanding and enjoyment VisitScotland (charged at local rates): Tel: 0845 225 5121 of arctic mountain landscape and ecology in the British (including enjoyment in the form of recreation) of Scottish Youth Hostels Association The new law creates a right of non motorised access to Isles. Here the evidence of the last ice age can be seen in the special qualities of the area by the public and; Central booking service: Tel: 0870 155 32 55 most land and inland water and allows wild camping. the high corries, and the glens which cut through hills. Hill Tracks www.syha.org.uk The new rights only apply if they are exercised responsibly Many of these glens form the natural routes for the 4) To promote sustainable economic and social by respecting the privacy, safety and livelihoods of others, Published by Scottish Independent Hostels hill tracks marked on this map. The heather moorland development of the area’s communities. and caring for the environment. The rights are primarily which covers much of the lower slopes includes wide The Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society www.hostel-scotland.co.uk for recreation or passage, and can be exercised at any time ecological diversity, while much of the woodland around The general purpose of the National Park Authority Safeguarding public access in Scotland since 1845 Organisations of the day or night, always providing they are exercised the foothills contains remnants of the original pine and is to ensure that the aims of the Park are collectively Hillphones responsibly, as outlined in the Scottish Outdoor Access birch forests. achieved in a coordinated way. Much of the work in Daily information for hillwalkers about stag stalking Code (SOAC) approved by the Scottish Parliament. delivering the aims of the Park will continue to be done activities taking place between July and October: by existing organisations. The Park Authority will help www.hillphones.info SOAC gives detailed guidance on responsible behaviour Outdoor Access in the where necessary and ensure that there is a consistency Scottish Natural Heritage for people who will be using the tracks on this map on When you’re in the outdoors: of approach across the Park. foot, horseback or cycle or who may be wild camping. Caring for and protecting the natural beauty and wildlife National Park of Scotland, and promoting access and enjoyment to it: It also gives guidance to land managers on how to manage • Take personal responsibility for your own actions and act safely; Cover photo: Coire Bhrochain, Braeriach and the Lairig Ghru www.snh.org.uk their land responsibly in relation to access rights. Under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 the National • Respect people’s privacy and peace of mind; (Steve Jones: www.adventurephotographs.com) Upper Deeside Access Trust Park Authority is the access authority in the Park. This • Help land managers and others to work safely Path networks in Upper Deeside: www.visitdeeside.org Act gives the National Park Authority several duties and effectively; including upholding outdoor access rights under the new Mountain Weather Information • Care for your environment and take your litter home; law and publicising the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. www.mwis.org.uk • Keep your dog under proper control; It is also required to establish a Local Outdoor Access Mountain Rescue & Life threatening emergencies • Take extra care if you’re organising an event or Forum to provide advice on outdoor access issues from DIAL 999 and ask for Mountain Rescue running a business. users and land managers. Over the next few years it will also consult about and define a Core Paths Plan for If you would like a large print version What does all this mean? Find out more by visiting: the Park, which will plan for the provision of a network of this leaflet please contact the www.outdooraccess-scotland.com of paths and routes in the area, especially around Cairngorms National Park Authority communities for the use of both inhabitants and visitors. Within the area of the National Park, responsibility Tel: 01479 873535 for many of the new access provisions lies with the PROJECT SUPPORTED BY Cairngorms National Park Authority and any queries about Hotchilli Design Ltd www.hotchillidesign.net by Design and production the provisions of the outdoor access legislation in general ® PROJECT PART-FINANCED ScotWays BY THE EUROPEAN UNION

Europe and Scotland or in particular cases should be addressed to the Access Making it work together Officer, at the Cairngorms National Park Authority. June 2008 Edition Glen Feshie Loch Avon and Glen Avon Map not suitable for Hill Tracks in the Cairngorms National Park detailed route finding