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Proposed Core Path Plan

The informal comments received regarding the previous Draft Core Paths Plan (2007) have assisted us identify over 1000km of core paths as outlined in this formal consultation document, Scottish Borders Consultative Draft Core Paths Plan (2008).  The table below shows the extent of the proposed core path network in relation to the wider path network.

 

EXTENT OF PATH NETWORK

KM

MLS

All Recorded Paths including CROW

2721

1691

 

 

 

DETAILS OF PROPOSED CORE PATHS

 

 

Currently Promoted by SBC and Proposed as Candidate Core Paths

617

383

Currently Promoted by SOSCT and Proposed as Candidate Core Paths

99

62

Considered New and Proposed Candidate Core Paths

319

198

Core Paths that are currently an aspiration and could be developed in the future

67

42

 

 

 

Total Length of Candidate Core Paths

1102

685

 

 

 

CROW denoted claimed rights of way

 

 

SOSCT denotes South of Scotland Countryside Trails (or Tweed Trails)

 

 

You can view an overview and detailed maps which show the proposed core paths. In order to asses any impact regarding this Plan we have undertaken a Strategic Environmental Assessment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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