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Paths policy - Linking people, places and nature

Our vision for paths is that they will be:

Our approach to delivering this vision is outlined in our policy statement Paths - linking people, places and nature  PDF document  

Arran-D5417.jpg (People walking on a footpath at Glen Sannox, Isle of Arran) (gateway) - People walking on a footpath at Glen Sannox, Isle of Arran, Strathclyde and Ayrshire Area. ©Lorne Gill/SNH For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Long distance routes

Stakeholder involvement in developing a network of long distance route

Horserider, Mother with pushchair and children, Twechar. Multi users on Public Footpath. ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Local path networks

Building better access opportunities locally

Beinn Eighe NNR - paths - Hillwalker on the Beinn Eighe ridge. ©John MacPherson/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Upland paths

Supporting improvements in upland paths