ATV Guide - Looking after your open hill ground - March 2021

This document contains a checklist for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) users within the Cairngorms National Park, an area recognized for its international importance. ATVs are useful for land management, but can harm delicate habitats. To minimize damage, the guide advises planning routes carefully, avoiding fragile areas such as wet ground and steep slopes, and stopping use if vegetation shows damage. If damage is unavoidable, temporary measures can help. The document emphasizes using the correct vehicle, minimizing loads, maintaining vehicles, ensuring proper training, and checking if planning permission is required.