The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 places a duty on Local Authorities to produce a Core Paths Plan. Core Plan provides a basic framework of routes sufficient for the purpose of giving the public reasonable access throughout the area.
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 provides 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.'
The final round of public consultation on the West Dunbartonshire Core Paths Plan took place between the 23rd June and 15th September 2008 and the Plan was adopted by West Dunbartonshire Council on 5th May 2009.
To view the Core Paths Plan text and a list of the core paths in West Dunbartonshire select links below :-
To view the Core Paths Plan maps and Strategic Enviornmental Assessment select links on the left of the 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
