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South Ayrshire
Outdoor Access
Core Paths Plan
The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 establishes statutory access rights over most
land and inland water. It is recognised however that most people would prefer to
take access along clearly defined and recognised routes. To provide for this, South
Ayrshire Council is required to plan a "system of paths" (Core Paths Plan)
sufficient for the purpose of giving the public reasonable access throughout the
area.
Core Paths
Core paths as the most important routes in the area, will provide a basic framework
of routes which meets community needs and minimises any potential conflict with
land management operations. They will provide opportunities for walking, cycling,
horse riding and other activities for people of all abilities. Core Paths could
include existing paths or new paths and the surface may vary from beaten earth paths,
to surfaced paths and tracks.