240515 LOAF Paper 3 Statutory Duties

This document contains an update for members of the Cairngorms Local Outdoor Access Forum (LOAF) regarding the Cairngorms National Park Authority's delivery of its duties under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. It highlights the work done between April 2023 and March 2024 to promote responsible access, including educational activities with schools, public events, and training sessions, reaching over 1,100 people. The report also covers the Park Authority's work to uphold access rights, noting an increase in reported obstructions like locked gates, and looks ahead to a review of the Core Paths Plan and the ongoing role of the LOAF in advising on outdoor access management.