The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 places a duty on Local Authorities to produce a Core Paths Plan. Core Plan will provide a basic framework of routes sufficient for the purpose of giving the public reasonable access throughout the area. The West Dunbartonshire Core Paths Plan is being undertaken in consultation with local communities at all stages of the process.
Core paths are paths or other routes, including waterways, which facilitate access rights under the Act. They will provide a basic framework of paths which will link in to and support the wider path network in West Dunbartonshire. To achieve this, the core path network will consist mostly of existing paths and some new paths.
Core paths can be existing Rights of Way (note that not all Rights of Way will become core paths), minor roads, paths, footways or footpaths, canals or rivers.
The core paths network will provide opportunities for community interaction as well as help the people of West Dunbartonshire to lead healthier lifestyles. The core paths network will also help to achieve the vision for outdoor access in West Dunbartonshire:
'The consolidation, development and management of a sustainable access network in West Dunbartonshire, in balance with the needs of sustainable land management and the needs of communities.'
For further information on Core Paths please follow the links on this page.
Contact Us
Access Officer
West Dunbartonshire Council
Forward Planning and Regeneration Section
Housing, Environmental & Economic Development
Council Offices
Garshake Road
Dumbarton
G82 3PU
Telephone 01389 737376
Email: access.officer@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
