Access Forum

 

Access Forum

The Perth & Kinross Outdoor Access Forum is an independent group of individuals and representatives of organisations appointed by us under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. They are there to offer advice to us and the public on access related issues.

Meetings & Events

The Forum meets quarterly and also holds an annual open meeting. Training events and specialist speakers are organised to increase understanding of access matters. Links with the National Access Forum and other Local Access Forums are made through members participating in joint meetings and events. Understanding of responsible access is promoted by the Forum through participation in Outdoor Access Festivals, publication of leaflets and through the media.

• Outdoor Access Discovery Day 2007 (PDF, 2.4MB) 
• Perth & Kinross Angling Code (PDF, 1.6MB) 

 

Subgroups

The Forum has several subgroups which look in more detail at areas of particular interest and report back to the Forum.

• The Exemptions & Obstructions Subgroup (PDF, 9KB) advises on any applications to exempt area from access rights and reviews list of reported obstructions to help set priorities for enforcement. Meets quarterly in advance of Forum meetings.
• The Water Issues Subgroup (PDF, 9KB) focus on access issues arising around rivers and lochs and meets as often as necessary to respond to matters in hand.
• The Camping Subgroup (PDF, 9KB) is working to get the message on what responsible camping is across in selected areas.

Core Paths Planning

The Forum has a role under the Act in core paths planning and were involved throughout the process. Core paths workshops for forum members were held and a subgroup was established to advise on which routes were suitable as core paths. Selection criteria for core paths were agreed by the Forum in 2006. The Forum endorsed the Draft Core Paths Plan in August 2008 prior to its publication for formal consultation.