Cairngorms Local Outdoor Access Forum

The Cairngorms Local Outdoor Access Forum (LOAF) advises the Park Authority and others on matters relating to outdoor access. The forum is made up of individuals representing land management, community interests, recreational users and public agencies. 

The objectives and functions of the forum are: 

• To act as the local access forum for the Cairngorms National Park and to undertake the functions of that body in terms of Section 25 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003.
• To advise the Park Authority in the review of the Core Paths Plan.
• To advise the Park Authority in the review of its Outdoor Access Strategy.
• To advise the Park Authority, and any other person or body consulting it, on the existence and delineation of rights of way and the exercise of access rights.
• To promote responsible access and land management through assisting the Park Authority in publicising the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
• To promote discussion and the sharing of knowledge, awareness and good practice in outdoor access matters.
• To support the provision of appropriate infrastructure that improves responsible access to the countryside for all.
• To offer advice that will assist in the resolution of outdoor access disputes.