240221 Tread Lightly and Outdoor Access Paper1

This document contains an update on promoting responsible outdoor access in the Cairngorms National Park. It highlights the work done to promote responsible access, seeks advice on key priority messages, and discusses site-specific advice for informal camping and campfires. The document reflects on 2020, noting increased informal camping, fire lighting, and litter, and the need for consistent messaging. It also looks forward to 2021 with revised messages on dog ownership, camping, and fires, and discusses stronger measures for key hotspots, including potential limitations on fires and camping. The document also touches on involving Police Scotland for dealing with offenses, and the need for a simple test to ensure changes in advice are robust and have consensus.