Greens call for new fund to protect & expand Scotland's walking routes

Scottish Greens urge new national fund to protect deteriorating walking routes

A new national fund to protect and expand Scotland's network of walking routes is being proposed by the Scottish Greens.

Greens call for new fund to protect & expand Scotland's walking routes

The Scottish Greens are calling on the Scottish Government to establish a dedicated Core Paths Fund in its upcoming Programme for Government, ensuring councils have the resources they need to maintain and improve Scotland's walking network.  The party says a new national fund would help local authorities maintain core paths used by walkers, commuters and visitors, while supporting jobs in rural communities. Core paths include everything from nat…