Cairngorms Local Outdoor Access Forum meeting - 04 June 2025
27 May 2025
This document contains information about the Cairngorms Local Outdoor Access Forum meeting on Wednesday 4 June 2025. The meeting includes an informal site visit to the Old Logging Way Glenmore near Aviemore from 3.30pm to 5.30pm, followed by a buffet at the National Park office in Grantown at 6pm. The main hybrid meeting, which can be attended in person or via Microsoft Teams, will run from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. The agenda covers welcomes and introductions, approval of the minutes from the last meeting, developing guidance on drones, guidance for outdoor access events, a core paths plan review, an update on Local Outdoor Access Forum (LOAF) membership, an update and forward look, any other competent business (AOCB), and setting the date for the next meeting. You can join the meeting online using the provided Teams link, meeting ID, and passcode.
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This document contains information for the Cairngorms Local Outdoor Access Forum (LOAF) members to discuss the increasing use of drones in the Cairngorms National Park. The purpose of the discussion is to advise on the scope and key issues that future guidance should address. It highlights that the guidance will likely focus on drones under 250g used for leisure, not commercial purposes. Important points for discussion include data protection and privacy concerns related to filming, potential disturbances to wildlife (protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981) and livestock, and how the Scottish Outdoor Access Code applies to drone use, emphasizing responsible behavior with respect for others and the environment.
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This document contains guidance for organised outdoor access events in the Cairngorms National Park. The Cairngorms Local Outdoor Access Forum (LOAF) members are asked to review the draft document and provide feedback, including whether to include water-based events and what size those events should be. The guidance aims to help event organisers and land managers host events sustainably, supporting recreation and the local economy while protecting the National Park's natural and cultural heritage. The document updates a previous event guide and is based on the National Access Forum's event guidance, customised for the Cairngorms National Park.
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This document contains an update from the Cairngorms Local Outdoor Access Forum about ongoing and planned work. New signs have been created to support farmers and dog owners, and a review of the Core Paths Plan is planned. Work on the Speyside Way, Deeside Way, and Glen Tanar Footbridge is underway, including gate replacements, extension planning, and erosion solutions. The National Park Authority website now features these routes with detailed information. Leaflets for community paths are being updated, and a maintenance survey has been conducted for the Snow Roads Installations.
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This document contains the minutes from the Cairngorms Local Outdoor Access Forum (LOAF) meeting held on 5 March 2025. The meeting covered responsible behavior messaging, particularly concerning dogs and signage, and the delivery of statutory duties related to land reform, including access obstructions. The forum also discussed ongoing projects like the Speyside Way and the Fire Bylaw, as well as a rogue capercaillie issue near Ryvoan. The next meeting is scheduled for 4 June 2025.
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This document contains guidance for planning organized outdoor access events in the Cairngorms National Park, which offers great landscapes and wildlife. The document is based on the "Outdoor events in Scotland" guide and provides a Cairngorms National Park perspective on managing events in the area, aiming for a balance between people, nature, and the economy. It outlines the role of the Cairngorms National Park Authority, the importance of following the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, and the need to consult with landowners and other stakeholders when planning events. The document also covers event size, planning schedules, environmental considerations, biosecurity, sustainability, accessibility, and ways to benefit local communities while promoting responsible behavior in the park.
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