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The Scottish Government have released the Report of the Local Inquiry into Fife's Draft Core Paths Plan, which you can view by following this link (link takes you to an external website).
This Report instructed Fife Council to adopt the Core Paths Plan, subject to various changes and conditions. The Plan was formally adopted on January 24th 2012. See the 'what happens next?' section on the Core Paths Plan page for further information.
What is a core path?
The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 states 'it is the duty of the local authority...to draw up a plan for a system of paths ('core paths') sufficient for the purpose of giving the public reasonable access throughout their area'.
These 'core paths' systems will be available for recreation and everyday journeys by local people and visitors, providing opportunities for walking, cycling, riding and other activities for all ages and abilities; and once in place, will form an invaluable nationwide resource.
Core paths will be of particular benefit close to where people live, and will be key elements in the path networks that will extend from the centre of settlements through public open spaces and green corridors to connect with the urban fringe and the wider countryside. They will provide access to:
- Beaches
- Parks
- Woodlands
- Hills
- Historic sites
- Riverbanks, loch shores and launch points
- Link settlements and towns/villages
