Cairngorms National Park Partnership Plan 2022-27 - Other - Page 91
C8. Accessible path and cycle network
The National Park already has some of the best path networks in Scotland. This will further enhance them
and provide safe, accessible alternatives to the private car for local travel for both residents and visitors. This
will contribute directly to improved public health outcomes. There is a need to ensure that the pedestrian
environment in towns and villages is safe and accessible.
There is also a need to ensure that the way people use the fantastic path and cycle routes within the National
Park does not have any negative impacts on species, archaeology or habitats within the Cairngorms.
OBJECTIVE
Improve path, cycle and outdoor access networks to give
outstanding opportunities to experience the natural and
cultural heritage of the National Park to the widest range
of people, while minimising disturbance to vulnerable
species, habitats and sites.
TARGET
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Increase the number of kilometres of safe and inclusive off-road or
segregated on-road routes between communities by 2030.
INDICATOR
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All core paths are in good condition and accessible to the widest
possible range of users.
ACTIONS
BY 2027
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Develop and implement a new Cairngorms Strategic Tourism
Infrastructure Plan.
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Review the Active Cairngorms Action Plan.
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Complete the extension of the Deeside Way to Braemar.
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Increase promotion of the Speyside Way and provide options for cycling.
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Consider all potential mechanisms to reduce disturbance on key
species (see Nature objective A13 – Species recovery) and recreational
impacts on high ground.
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PARTNERS
(alongside the
Park Authority)
Heritage Horizons: Cairngorms 2030 programme (see page 12).
Local authorities, Sustrans, Scottish Enterprise, landowners, Outdoor Access
Trust for Scotland, Managing for Visitors Group
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