Scottish Coastal Way

In this article we are going to delve into the topic of Scottish Coastal Way, a topic that has sparked interest and debate in recent times. _Var1 has acquired relevance due to its impact in various areas, from politics to science, including culture and society in general. Throughout this article we will analyze the different perspectives that exist on Scottish Coastal Way, offering a complete and objective overview that allows the reader to form an informed opinion on the subject. Additionally, we will explore the origin and evolution of Scottish Coastal Way, as well as its relevance in the current context. Without a doubt, Scottish Coastal Way constitutes a topic of great importance that deserves to be addressed carefully and objectively, and it is precisely the purpose of this article to offer a complete and detailed vision of this topic that is so relevant today.

The Scottish Coastal Way is a proposed national long-distance trail that goes around the coastline of mainland Scotland. The idea was first proposed by walkers, and in November 2009 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) hosted a conference on the subject. In 2010 SNH estimated that around 2,700 km of coastal paths and routes were existence, compared to a total coastline length of 10,192 km. The existing coastal paths were predominantly in the more populous parts of the country, and few coastal paths exist in more remote areas such as Highlands and Islands. It was recognised that a coastal route, along the lines of the Wales Coast Path, would have many positives, but that development of a fully waymarked route would conflict with conservation aims such as the preservation of the "wild land" qualities of much of the Scottish coast.

The right to responsible access to land allows people to access all of Scotland's coastline, and so there is no bar to a person wishing to walk the length of the coastline. Existing coastal paths are listed below. There is a long-term aspiration to link these routes up to develop a full Scottish Coastal Way by 2030.

Existing coastal paths

Mainland

Listed in anti-clockwise direction, starting at the border with England north of Berwick

Coastal paths on islands

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "SNH Commissioned Report 380: Developing the network of longer distance routes" (PDF). Scottish Natural Heritage. 2010. pp. 71–74. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
  2. ^ "Scottish Outdoor Access Code" (PDF). Scottish Natural Heritage. 2005. p. 7. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  3. ^ LDWA
  4. ^ "Aberdeenshire Coastal Trail". VisitScotland. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  5. ^ Ian Ellis. "North Highland Way". Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  6. ^ "Clyde Coastal Path". Long Distance Walkers Association
  7. ^ a b "Scotland's Great Trails". Scottish Natural Heritage & Rucksack Reader. Retrieved 13 August 2018.