Your Core Paths
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Step 1
Go into the On the Map section
Step 2
At the top left corner click View map Layers
Step 3
Select a layer within Countryside Paths
- Core Paths can be Rights of Way, Council managed routes, new paths or any other route that provides reasonable countryside access.
- Wider path network displays all Council known countryside paths.
- Water Access Points serve as a guide to water sports enthusiasts. They are known locations used for accessing rivers for recreation.
What are Core Paths?
The majority are off-road, though some may be pavements or reached by quiet roads. These paths vary in type and quality. Natural grassy swards, trodden paths or high-specification constructed paths - a choice that satisfies needs for all users and all abilities.
Above all, Core Paths should be fit for purpose. The Council will endeavour to assist with this duty by signposting Core Paths and assisting with routine maintenance over the coming two years.
How did we get here?
The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 conferred a duty on all Authorities and National Parks to, amongst other duties, prepare a Core Paths Plan which underwent over 15 years of public consultation.
On the 8th December 2009 Scottish Borders Council adopted it's Plan, subject to compliance with Scottish Government recommendations (external website).
Long term aims
Deliver a strong and coherent countryside path network to derive improvement in local residents' quality of life; increase opportunity for active lifestyle choices and health benefits; improve social inclusion; provide a resource for tourism and the local economy to florish; and foster increased understanding of the environment and it's conservation issues. A Strategic Environmental Assessment was undertaken to identify impacts that our Plan may have on the environment.
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