WARNING - By their nature, text files cannot include scanned images and tables. The process of converting documents to text only, can cause formatting changes and misinterpretation of the contents can sometimes result. Wherever possible you should refer to the pdf version of this document. Cairngorms National Park Core Paths Plan Consultation and Engagement Process – Stage 2 Public Consultation Meeting – Tomintoul Date: Thursday 19 April Time: 7:00pm Venue: Richmond Memorial Hall Location: Tomintoul No. Attending: 24 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: • Paths crossing the Park boundary In the open Q&A session there was a concern raised that neighbouring access authorities have less resources to dedicate to access and to the core path planning process. A consequence of which might be paths stopping at the boundary or deteriorating once over the boundary. Is the proposed core paths network sufficient to give you reasonable access throughout the area? (Not available in full text format) * These lines were marked as Moray Council Area All comments made on maps and diagrams at the event have been recorded in Annex 1. 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 20 April 2007 adamstreetersmith@cairngorms.co.uk Annex 1 Comments made on maps and diagrams are shown below and have been recorded exactly as written by participants: H Diagram What is good about it • Lots to see (birds, Roe Deer, etc.) • Commitment from board and staff of CNP- good consultations • Paths around Tomintoul and Crown Estate are popular with visitors • Paths well maintained and Crown Estate sorts problems if you tell them about it • Staff seem committed to good facilities • Sufficient paths around Tomintoul and Glenlivet • Glenlivet- Good provision for walkers, horses and cyclists too What is bad about it • Rough path(0.5 mile) Speyside Way north of Tomintoul • Although there is a statutory duty to provide a core paths plan- there is no requirement to construct or establish or maintain core paths Map comments • Start of Tomintoul circular is not down lane but through trees next to A939 • Glenlivet – Paths are good for local residents. Local walks have improved around the hamlets (0.5 hour walks) which are excellent for short walks • Several short promoted walks around hamlets Tomnavoulin, Chapelton, Castleton, Mernich and these are very popular – on Glenlivet leaflets • Moray Access Forum- Not minded to make their part of the river Spey a core path. Are only looking at it because of representations for continuity from CNP • Do not consider the river Spey a justifiable core path. Path beside the river-yes. Designations the river (likely users canoeists) could entice people on to the river who do not have the necessary expertise. • No routes in Glen Isla • No routes in Glen Esk Participants were asked to evaluate the event, the results are as follows: % of Participants Responding Location Very Useful 70% Useful 30% Not Useful 0% Waste of Time 0% Venue Very Useful 70% Useful 30% Not Useful 0% Waste of Time 0% Timing Very Useful 70% Useful 30% Not Useful 0% Waste of Time 0% Presentations Very Useful 30% Useful 70% Not Useful 0% Waste of Time 0% Information Available Very Useful 70% Useful 30% Not Useful 0% Waste of Time 0% Opportunity to speak to staff Very Useful 100% Useful 00% Not Useful 0% Waste of Time 0%