Documents

Path Bridges - Planning, Design, Construction and Maintenance (Paths for All)
Fully illustrated manual to providing bridges on paths. All aspects are covered from planning to maintenance. This guide replaces the Countryside Commission for Scotland publication 'Footbridges in the Countryside' (1989). Detailed technical information and standard design drawings are available for log bridge, sawn timber bridge, Glentrool bridge (steel) and Glentrool bridge (timber).

Standard Detail Drawing - Forestry Commission Scotland - As Dug Path

Standard Detail Drawing - Forestry Commission Scotland - Self Binding Gravel Path

Standard Detail Drawing - Forestry Commission Scotland - Whin Dust Path

Standard Detail Drawing - Paths for All - As Dug Path

Standard Detail Drawing - Paths for All - Bound Gravel Path

Standard Detail Drawing - Paths for All - Dense Bitumen Macadam (DBM) Path

Standard Detail Drawing - Paths for All - Granite Dust Path

Standard Detail Drawing - Paths for All - Hot Rolled Asphalt Path

Standard Detail Drawing - Paths for All - Reinforced Grass Path

Standard Detail Drawing - Paths for All - Reinforced Gravel Path

Standard Detail Drawing - Paths for All - Semi-bound (Ultitrec) path (half-tray)

Standard Detail Drawing - Paths for All - Surface Dressed Path

Standard Detail Drawing - Paths for All - Whin Dust Path

Standard Detail Drawing - Sustrans - Standard DBM Path Cross Section

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Cycling by Design (Transport Scotland)
The primary focus of Cycling by Design is the establishment of guidance to ensure consistent and appropriate design, construction and maintenance of on-carriage and off-carriage cycling infrastructure throughout Scotland. The guidance provides detailed information about the principles of cycle lanes, kerb-segregated cycle lanes and bus lanes for on-road cycling facilities.

Outdoor Access Design Guide (Paths for All)
Comprehensive manual providing advice on the selection and design of structures that accommodate and assist public access in the countryside. Detailed technical drawings and specifications are available for the construction and installation of gaps and barriers, gates, stiles, steps and ramps, fences, boardwalks and seats and picnic tables.

Walking and Cycling Infrastructure Design Guidance (Sustrans)
Sustrans has developed up to date advice and guidance on the best ways to design and build routes for people to walk and cycle. Links to downloadable documents