Scottish OS maps - no rights of way marked?
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The maps do however have paths and tracks marked. Best bet is follow those. Once you're above the final field enclosures, wander at will. Just be careful in deer / grouse shooting season. 1:25,000 maps much better than 1:50,000 for showing the details where the paths and tracks are.
Also guidebooks will give you an idea of the accepted routes through the hills.
PS. Do not try the right to roam in a) the Gorbals, b) on Royal Estates, c) along the coastline of a nuclear reactor site / submarine base.
Also guidebooks will give you an idea of the accepted routes through the hills.
PS. Do not try the right to roam in a) the Gorbals, b) on Royal Estates, c) along the coastline of a nuclear reactor site / submarine base.
ta, ive looked at one for east lothian couldnt see any paths at all on it, even permissive balck ones...can we basically wander anywhere? for example through, to what to an englishman, would be off limits as a farmers field? Could i wander through someones garden or through the woods at Archerfield wit no issue?
Rights of way aren't marked as footpaths etc on Scottish OS maps but they might be marked as tracks. Local councils are meant to have maps of "core paths" (i.e. those which are clearly marked) available, East Lothian ones are here: https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/210569/country...
I live in East Lothian.
Up in Scotland you can walk cycle etc, anywhere you like.
You cannot invade private garden space or specifically closed of areas things like that. You also cannot cause damage to the area you are on, i.e. crop damage by walking through a wheat field.
Other than that, fill your boots.
https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/
Up in Scotland you can walk cycle etc, anywhere you like.
You cannot invade private garden space or specifically closed of areas things like that. You also cannot cause damage to the area you are on, i.e. crop damage by walking through a wheat field.
Other than that, fill your boots.
https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/
Dogwatch said:
StanleyT said:
PS. Do not try the right to roam in a) the Gorbals, b) on Royal Estates, c) along the coastline of a nuclear reactor site / submarine base.
Yes, I wouldn't fancy a rear end full of buckshot from Prince Philip!
StanleyT said:
PS. Do not try the right to roam in a) the Gorbals
In Scotland we don't have a right to roam, we have a right to responsible access. In essence this means you can walk where you like, within reason. Property curtilage (gardens and areas immediately around properties) is off limits, as are golf course greens, MoD facilities, private gardens and some other sites. If crossing famers fields you must not damage crops, so essentially stick to the peripheries. It's fairly common sense stuff. You may also use these rights on your horse or non-powered bike, should you wish. A running jump deals with many fences. That being said, most of Scotland has a decent number of walks you can find online. There are different websites for different parts of the country but Walk Highlands is a site that will offer you ideas (not just in the Highlands). Happy wandering
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