1. Community Paths in the Cairngorms National Park

2. Why are community paths are important in the National Park
They meet visitor needs – 44% of visitors are looking for low level walks:
They meet community needs -
Survey data suggests that 86% of residents will visit the outdoors for leisure and recreation each year; around a quarter are likely to visit on a daily basis and 59% at least once a week:
The large majority (68%) from home and within 4 miles of the settlement.
85% the main activity will be walking, and
52% of visits will be accompanied by a dog.
The vast majority of visits will be on a path (80%).
So what ?

4. A strategy for outdoor access in the National Park.
Active Cairngorms
A strategy for outdoor access in the National Park.

5. Active Cairngorms What is it?
At its heart Active Cairngorms aim is for all residents and visitors to enjoy and use the Park for physical activity once a day.
Active Cairngorms is divided into three themes where we in partnership can make the biggest difference – Active Places, Active Management and Active Promotion.
To deliver Active Cairngorms the Park Authority convenes and chairs the Active Cairngorms Partnership. This partnership is made up of NHS, Paths for All. SNH, SUSTRANS, SportScotland and land management representatives.

6. Active Places
Improve design of existing outdoor and active travel infrastructure.

7. Active Management
Reduce the environmental impact of outdoor Recreation.

8. Active Promotion
Increase levels of physical activity.

9. Future Priorities Speyside Way extension GoS to Nethy
Inshriach planning approved
Newtonmore section submitted to planning
Deeside Way extension
Invercauld Bridge to Braemar: design and planning approved
HLF People and Mountains
Complete Medical Practice physical activity tracker study in Aviemore, Ballater and Strathdon
Develop Volunteer Ranger Service
Wee Walks Week
Active Cairngorms Partnership: Game changer project

10. Challenges
Maintenance:
Promotion:
Irresponsible behaviour.