Revised Core Paths Plan (draft)
The Core Paths Plan identifies a network of paths that gives people reasonable (non-motorised) access throughout the Falkirk Council area.
Part 1 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 gives everyone a right of responsible access to most land and inland water in Scotland. This Act also places a duty on all local authorities to prepare a Core Paths Plan and review it periodically.
This is Falkirk Council’s first full review since adopting the plan in May 2010.
The Revised Core Paths Plan (draft) can be viewed here: Environmental management: Revised Core Paths Plan - Falkirk Council
If you have any questions please contact us by emailing: outdooraccess@falkirk.gov.uk
Phases
Consultation
Since the adoption of the Core Paths Plan in May 2010 there has been considerable investment in our path network which is the driver for this review. We are proposing 159 new core paths and 9 realigned/ alternative paths which equates to over 96km of additional routes across the path network.
To make sure a wide range of interested parties have a chance to comment on the proposals a 12 week formal consultation will start in July 2026.
The Revised Core Paths Plan (draft) can be viewed here: Environmental management: Revised Core Paths Plan - Falkirk Council
Representations can take a number of forms:
1. Objection to an existing Core Path
2. Objection to a proposed new Core Path
3. Objection to a realigned Core Path
4. Objection to a proposed deletion
5. Proposal to add an additional Core Path
6. Proposal to realign an existing Core Path