Outdoor Access in Argyll and Bute

Welcome to the Councils Outdoor Access Team's page.
Argyll and Bute has World class opportunities for outdoor access. The Council’s Outdoor Access Team has a key role to play in the management and promotion of these opportunities and aims to achieve this through working in partnership with other organisations, land managers, users and communities.
Contact the outdoor access team

The Outdoor Access Teams work includes:

Core Path Planning
The consultation on the Finalised draft of the Plan opened for the public on the 7th of January 2011 and  closed on Monday 4th of April 2011.

Argyll Path Network and Launch points
See interactive maps of popular paths and launch points. Please contact the Outdoor Access Team for further information or help with access in Argyll and Bute.
 

Responsible Access
Visit the Scottish Outdoor Access Code website and see the Outdoor Access Teams information and guidance page on taking access responsibly and for Land Owners and Land Managers.

Long Distance Routes
See more information about the four Long Distance Routes in Argyll and Bute and view the map showing the four LDR's and National Cycle Network and Ferry routes.

Access Forum
Find out about the important role of the Forum in advising the Council, see minutes of meetings, contacts and who's who.

Public Rights of Way
It should be noted that not all Rights of Way are recorded by Scotways, Please contact the Outdoor Access Team for more information on Rights of Way and Responsible Access rights.

Legislative background 
Find out more about the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. Please contact the Outdoor Access Team for more information if you require any further help. 

Contact us

The Outdoor Access Team are based at:
Argyll and Bute Council
Development and Infrastructure Services
1a Manse Brae
Lochgilphead
PA31 8RD
outdooraccess@argyll-bute.gov.uk
The team is made up of:

Jolyon Gritten, Access Manager
Tel: 01546 604314
Email: jolyon.gritten@argyll-bute.gov.uk

Douglas Grierson, Access Officer
Tel: 01546 604228
Email: douglas.grierson@argyll-bute.gov.uk

David Garner, Access Technician
Tel: 01546 604119
Email: david.garner@argyll-bute.gov.uk