Walking-the-Talk undertook a research project for Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) in 2010 to investigate the potential implications of climate change on the design, construction and management of paths in Scotland.

The site visit in July 2013 resulted in divergent opinions on the work, much of which was in progress at the time of the visit. The following slideshows have been put together to show before and after images of all three sections. Thanks to Gordon White of COAT for supplying the images.

The three sections visited were:

• UL4 Sinclair lower section (being worked on by Upland Access Ltd)
• UL4 Sinclair lower section (being worked on by Stonescape)
• UL4 Sron na Lairig (being worked on by Cairngorm Wilderness Services)

The report from the visit is available here:

UL4 Sinclair lower section - condition before work was done

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UL4 Sinclair lower section - after work done (Upland Access Ltd)

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UL4 Sinclair upper section - condition before work was done

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UL4 Sinclair upper section - after work done (Stonescape)

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UL4 Sron na Lairig - condition before work was done

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UL4 Sron na Lairig - after work done (CWS)

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Please scroll through the list - map of locations below

Location of points (please note chainage does not relate to specification)

Alyth to Blairgowrie

This is the first phase of the network and includes a new traffic-free link between Blacklaw and Lochlands. Walkers, cyclists and horse riders are welcome. Please be aware that the new link crosses farm land and you are asked to keep dogs and children under close control as there may be agricultural machinery in operation near to the path. Horse riders are advised to dismount at the two bridges. There are four self-closing gates which are designed to keep children and dogs safe.

The new path is shown in red on the map, with the options to get to / from the path shown in green

About the network

The network aims to link the towns of Alyth Blairgowrie and Coupar Angus for Active Travel, allowing people to walk, cycle or horse-ride safely and directly. The network will develop through a number of phases with multi-purpose [or shared use] paths and some sections on quiet roads. Where possible the roads used will be designated as Green Routes, which have reduced speed limits.

Strathmore Cycle Network began as an initiative from Perth and Kinross Council using quiet roads to link settlements in the area. It is now being developed to provide wider opportunities through a partnership between Alyth Development Trust, Blairgowrie and Rattray Development Trust and Forward Coupar Angus, which are all local voluntary bodies. These organisations would like to acknowledge the various funders and land owners who have given support and resources to help develop the network.

Supported by

Scottish Rural Development Programme (EU commission), Big Lottery, Tactrans, Perth and Kinross Council and Sustrans

We have been commissioned by the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority to produce agri-environment scheme applications on behalf of land managers in the park area.

This is the on-line version of a consultation on the actions that should be in the Arnhall Moss management plan for 2020 - 2025.

Arnhall Moss was declared a Local Nature Reserve in 1992.  The reserve has a management plan which is reviewed every 5 years.  The management plan for 2020 – 2025 is now being prepared. What do you think it should include?  Please let us know by answering the following questions:

What do you like best about Arnhall Moss?  Do you have a favourite season there, or preferred tree or view?

Paths and Bridges

Do you want the paths to be upgraded (so they are wider and more suitable for wheelchairs and buggies) or to stay as they are with a few minor repairs?

Heathland glade

Do you think the heathery area near the middle should be made bigger by clearing more trees, kept as it is, or allowed to become smaller by letting more trees grown there?

Wildflowers and shrubs

Would you like to see more wildflower and small shrub plantings around the edge of the woodland?

Signage

Would you like to see more signs, fewer signs or upgraded versions of the current signs?

Events

Would you like to see more events at Arnhall Moss – things like putting up nestboxes or clearing paths?

Finding out more

Would you like to get involved with actions at Arnhall Moss?  If so, how you would like to find out about things:
Facebook group
Posters
Direct email
Other ways?