http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Cycling on Corstorphine Hill en Thu, 21 May 2026 16:24:14 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5543#post-59213 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 17:29:02 +0000 Dave 59213@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It's significant (and perhaps positive, depending on perspective) that application of the Land Reform Act is beginning to turn to the restriction of activity when initially it seemed to open the floodgates.</p> <p>In my other (largely former) life as a kayaker I've observed that rafters on some Scottish rivers have now been banned by court order through the act, so maybe we could envision parallel scenarios in the world of biking - indeed I guess that's what's happening here (replace 'ban' with dialogue, anyway).</p> <p>When the majority of people are willing to admit to speeding, burning their CDs into iTunes and myriad other offences, it's probably realistic to assume that dialogue is going to be a lot more effective than any sort of restriction? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5543#post-59207 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 14:51:07 +0000 chdot 59207@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"</p> <p>Mountain biking and cycling has always taken place on Corstorphine Hill, even before the<br /> introduction of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code when cycling in the Local Nature Reserve was<br /> prohibited. Most people cycle on the Hill responsibly, taking care and consideration of other users. A<br /> small minority don't. Mountain bike trails and features do appear and in some cases scar sensitive<br /> areas of the Hill. Blocking these routes and removing the features doesn't work as new ones soon<br /> appear. The Countryside Rangers feel that improving dialogue, providing information and education<br /> are the key to achieving a balance between different user groups and encouraging responsible<br /> cycling on the Hill. To this effect, an initial meeting has taken place with key people involved in local<br /> mountain biking to look at how such activities can take place without compromising the natural<br /> beauty of Corstorphine Hill LNR. This improved dialogue will continue until a balance is achieved.<br /> The Countryside Ranger Service, as land managers, need to control this activity and if this means a<br /> designated area where trail building can occur and be actively managed, this seems the most<br /> sensible option to pursue. Nothing will take place on the ground without full consultation of local<br /> community groups, regular users of the Hill and key stakeholders first.<br /> If anyone has any issues, points to raise or the likes, please feel free to contact me by email:<br /> <a href="mailto:david.kvles@edinburgh.gov.uk">david.kvles@edinburgh.gov.uk</a> or by phone 0131447 7145.<br /> David Kyles, Countryside Ranger, City of Edinburgh Council Countryside Ranger Service.</p> <p>Date for the Diary. National Spring Clean on Corstorphine Hill LNR, Wednesday 25th April 10am -</p> <p>3pm, drop in event, meet at Clermiston Road North car park, all tools, materials and refreshments<br /> supplied. Hope to see you there!<br /> "</p> <p>From <a href="http://corstorphinehill.org.uk" rel="nofollow">http://corstorphinehill.org.uk</a> Newsletter No.43 March 2012 </p>