Core Paths maps for the Scottish Borders Council area have been produced to meet the requirements of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. The Plan was adopted by the Council on 8th December 2009. Core paths form the basic framework of countryside paths, some on roads, linking with the wider paths network and other access provision. The core paths network as a whole should provide access opportunities for the full range of access takers, including walkers, cyclists and horse-riders, of varying abilities. Some core paths will be on surfaced paths suitable for all abilities use. In this rural area other core paths include some narrow riverside paths, rough tracks, grass paths or routes across open land woodland, forests and farmland.