Core paths are routes designated by local authorities under the terms of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 with the purpose of providing a reasonable access network. Core paths include many rights of way, but also other paths that are important to local people and visitors. They may cross land to which access rights apply and they may also cross land where access rights do not apply. All local authorities have a duty to produce a core path plan, but no duty to sign them, create a path on the ground or to maintain them. Have a look at the NatureScot core paths in Scotland page for a map of core paths and links to each local authority core path plan.