210701 LOAF Meeting Note

This document contains the meeting notes from the Cairngorms Local Outdoor Access Forum (LOAF) meeting on 23 June 2021. Discussions covered the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) restructure, managing visitors including ranger reports, and waterborne access issues due to increased usage impacting sensitive species; Park-wide guidance is being considered. Members discussed local access guidance at Loch Kinord in response to increased water recreation, agreeing in principle to advise the public to avoid using the loch as an emergency measure. CNPA advice on barbecues and fire pits in the countryside was discussed, and the LOAF agreed with the CNPA position. Public access around Carrbridge was reviewed and members supported signs on capercaillie sensitive sites and responses to dealing with gates. The next meeting will be before the end of August regarding the Park Plan, and an update on the Carrbridge to Aviemore cycle path was requested.