Cairngorms Local Outdoor Access Forum meeting notes

This document contains the minutes from the Cairngorms Local Outdoor Access Forum meeting held on 12 November 2025. During the meeting, members approved previous minutes, received updates on Capercaillie behavior and drone guidance, and conducted an informal review of the Core Paths Plan. This review involved discussing maintenance and designation challenges for various routes, including the Dulnain Bridge to Carrbridge path, the Speyside Way (in collaboration with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, RSPB), and specific paths like Nethy bridge Tulloch moor, Allt Mor, and Newtonmore-wildcat trail, addressing issues such as land ownership, funding, and community feedback. The Forum also covered the process for electing a new convener and recruiting members, received updates on outdoor access events, the new fire byelaw, and efforts to promote accessible paths within the Cairngorms National Park, noting the Park's advantageous position among access forums.