Welcome,
To the Fereneze Paths Network.
East Renfrewshire Council has been working
in partnership with Woodneuk Farm, Killoch Farm, Fereneze Golf Club and
Renfrewshire Council to
provide this access network over the Braes. Funding of the path network
has been provided by Scottish Natural Heritage, The Paths for All Partnership,
East Renfrewshire Council and Barrhead and Neilston Area Committee.
Here are some guidelines for using
the paths:
WHAT SHALL I TAKE?
Stout shoes or boots are best as some of the paths go over rough, muddy
ground. Take waterproofs just in case of rain.
Take a snack and drink too. It’s always a good excuse to stop
for a rest and admire the view.
CAN I TAKE MY DOG?
Yes, but keep dogs under control at all times or on a lead if there are
sheep and cows around.
WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW?
Check your route before you go. If you are going alone, let someone know
where you are going and what time you will return
Parts of the path network have open-hill grazing, you may come across
male or female cattle or sheep.
THE SCOTTISH OUTDOOR ACCESS CODE
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Know the Code”
Take personal responsibility for your own actions
You can do this by;
Caring for your own safety by recognising that the outdoors is a working
environment and by taking account of natural hazards.
Taking special care if you are responsible for children.
Respect people’s privacy and peace of mind
You can do this by;
Using a path or track, if there is one.
Taking care not to act in ways which might annoy or alarm people.
Help land managers and other to work safely and effectively
You can do this by;
Not hindering a land management operation.
Following reasonable recommendations made by the land manager.
Never feed farm animals.
Avoid causing damage to crops or tracks by using the path’s.
Leaving all gates as you find them.
Care for your environment
You can do this by;
Not intentionally or recklessly disturbing or destroying plants, birds
and other animals.
Not damaging or disturbing historic, archaeological or cultural places.
Not causing any pollution and by taking all your litter away with you.
Keep your dog under proper control
You can do this by;
Never let it worry or attack livestock.
Never taking it into a field where there are calves or lambs.
Keep it on a short lead or under close control in fields where there
are farm animals.
Picking up and removing any fences if your dog defecates in a public
open place.
Enjoy your visit !
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