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Cairngorms National Park Core Paths Plan 

Consultation and Engagement Process – Stage 2 

Public Consultation Meeting – Strathdon 

Date: Wednesday 9th of May 2007 
Time: 7:30pm 
Venue: Lonach Hall 
Location: Strathdon 
No. Attending: 6 


Introduction 

This report details the feedback obtained at a public meeting where people were 
asked to give their views on the Interim Draft Core Paths Plan. 


Summary 

During the meeting the following issues were raised: 

• Allocating resources 

A question was raised about how resources would be allocated to path 
networks, with specific concern raised that communities with already 
established and promoted network might acquire the lion’s share of support. 

• Core Paths and traditional country sports 

A question was raised about whether core paths would affect traditional sports 
with an example used from an estate that experiences a lot of recreational use 
on a right of way across high hill country important for deer stalking 

• Responsible Behaviour 

There was some concern over access rights extending to water users, and the 
impacts this has on traditional fishing activity. 

• Funding 

The issue of funding for the core paths network was raised with particular 
reference to use of other mechanisms such as land management contracts. 

• Path No. UD04 

Realign the link to go directly to Heughhead on lower edge of forest boundary. 
Also, put in a new aspirational link between UD04 and UD02 connecting the 
Colquhonnie Inn with routes on the south side of the Don, and reinstating the 
bridge. 

• Path No. UD03 

There are trees along the walk between the Memorial and Roughpark that need 
clearing 

• Path No. UD01 and UD03 

There are some difficult hillocks and kissing gates which make the routes difficult 
for all-abilities users, but could be relatively easily sorted out 

• Ben Newe woodland walks 

Include the promoted routes in Ben Newe woodlands as they are popular and 
well-used 

• Glac Riach 

There is a route over the Glac Riach to Roadside which has recently been 
upgraded by FCS and now a good well-used route – include as CP 


Next Steps 

The comments and issues raised at this meeting will inform revisions to the Interim 
Draft Core Paths Plan as part of the wider consultation process. A revised version 
will be considered by the CNPA Board in December 2007 and the revised Plan will 
then be submitted to Scottish Ministers in February 2008. 

Cairngorms National Park Authority 
11th May 2007 

franpothecary@cairngorms.co.uk