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Response Percent

Response Total

I live on Arran

95.3%

328

I have a second Home on Arran

2.9%

Other (please specify)

1.7%

Total Respondents

344

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2. Please select from below

Response Percent

Response Total

I am a male

45.4%

157

I am a female

47.4%

164

age under 16

10.4%

age 16-34

25.7%

age34-54

40.2%

139

age55+

18.5%

Total Respondents

346

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3. select as many of the below

Member of organisation

Aware of organisation

Been on event organised by them

Response Total

Arran Access Trust

9% (15)

89% (152)

6% (11)

171

Arran Bike Club

9% (15)

90% (147)

5% (9)

164

Arran Civic Trust

1% (1)

99% (133)

3% (4)

135

Arran Coastal Way

7% (13)

94% (183)

3% (6)

195

Arran Horse Riding Club

13% (21)

83% (135)

7% (12)

162

Arran Natural History Society

6% (9)

93% (141)

8% (12)

152

COAST

28% (36)

75% (97)

12% (15)

130

National Trust for Scotland

31% (75)

69% (168)

18% (44)

245

RSPB

15% (35)

84% (194)

3% (6)

232

John Muir Trust

3% (3)

96% (88)

3% (3)

Scottish Wildlife Trust

5% (8)

94% (143)

2% (3)

152

Ramblers Association

4% (7)

95% (157)

3% (5)

166

Scottish Mountaineering Club

6% (9)

93% (139)

2% (3)

150

Mountain Bothy Association

11% (9)

89% (75)

4% (3)

Total Respondents

291

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4. How often do you go out into the countryside on Arran

Response Percent

Response Total

Once a day

45.5%

155

Once a week

33.4%

114

Once or twice a month

11.1%

Once every two or three months

4.1%

2-3 times a year

2.9%

Once a year

0.9%

Not in last year

1.5%

Never

0.6%

Total Respondents

341

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5. Please select as many as you feel reflect the use you make of the countryside on Arran

Response Percent

Response Total

Excercise

81.1%

275

Walk the dog

44.8%

152

Relaxation

66.7%

226

To enjoy the scenery

72.9%

247

To visit friends

36.6%

124

Travel between villages e.g. Cycle or walk between Corrie to Brodick

43.4%

147

To pursue a hobby/ interest e.g. climbing,hunting, mountain biking

47.8%

162

Day out

46.3%

157

To spend time together as a family

30.7%

104

Meet other people

18.6%

Entertain Children

21.2%

Other (please specify)

7.7%

Total Respondents

339

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Daily

Weekly

Once or twice a month

Once every 2 or 3 months

2 or 3 times a year

About once a year

Never

Response Total

Walking the dog

43% (105)

15% (38)

5% (13)

2% (4)

3% (8)

1% (2)

31% (76)

246

Short walk less than 15 minutes

57% (151)

31% (83)

6% (17)

1% (3)

1% (4)

1% (3)

2% (6)

267

Walk of over 15 minutes but no more than 1/2day in duration

25% (78)

35% (109)

24% (75)

10% (30)

3% (9)

0% (0)

3% (8)

309

Day walk

4% (10)

6% (17)

25% (65)

19% (50)

17% (45)

7% (19)

22% (57)

263

Long distance walks lasting more than 1 day

0% (0)

1% (2)

5% (10)

7% (16)

10% (23)

70% (153)

220

Hill walking

1% (3)

7% (18)

23% (62)

21% (56)

18% (48)

15% (41)

269

Cycling/ mountain biking

9% (22)

16% (41)

22% (55)

10% (24)

10% (25)

6% (15)

28% (70)

252

Wildlife Watching

15% (34)

12% (29)

15% (35)

6% (15)

6% (14)

6% (13)

40% (93)

233

Horse riding/ pony trekking

6% (13)

5% (10)

3% (7)

2% (5)

3% (7)

13% (27)

68% (145)

214

Sightseeing

11% (26)

9% (23)

18% (45)

17% (41)

15% (36)

9% (22)

21% (52)

245

Picnics

2% (5)

3% (6)

15% (37)

19% (46)

26% (63)

14% (34)

20% (48)

239

Access to the coast

25% (63)

26% (66)

21% (53)

12% (29)

6% (16)

4% (9)

6% (15)

251

Access for climbing

2% (4)

1% (3)

8% (18)

9% (19)

8% (18)

10% (22)

61% (133)

217

Wilderness camping

0% (1)

0% (0)

3% (7)

4% (9)

13% (29)

15% (34)

64% (143)

223

Access for game hunting

2% (4)

1% (3)

0% (0)

2% (5)

91% (192)

212

Total Respondents

338

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7. Please select as many as you wish which reflect how you feel

Response Percent

Response Total

Not interested

11.2%

Lack of signposts

25.5%

Lack of information

24.1%

Lack of suitable paths e.g.circular trails

51%

150

Don�t like going alone

13.9%

Unsure about landownership

15.6%

Not sure about my rights of Access

24.8%

Lack of events to encourage use

20.7%

Worried about safety when using the road

38.8%

114

Don�t know where to go

13.6%

Don't feel fit

12.6%

Poor Public transport links

21.4%

Other (please specify)

19.7%

Total Respondents

294

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8. Are you satisfied with the overall usability of the trails on Arran. Please select one of below

Response Percent

Response Total

Don't use them

12.8%

Very disappointed

16.7%

Could be better

54.5%

183

Happy as it is

14.3%

Very happy

1.8%

Total Respondents

336

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9. Select as many as you feel are relevent

For short walks close to my village

For day outings

For overnight stays

Response Total

Forestry Commission woodlands/forests

73% (153)

49% (104)

16% (34)

211

Seashores

73% (131)

50% (89)

7% (13)

179

Rivers

66% (100)

52% (79)

9% (13)

152

Lochs

42% (74)

73% (129)

11% (20)

176

Moorland and mountains

38% (61)

70% (113)

22% (35)

162

Farms and estate tracks

74% (95)

40% (51)

2% (3)

128

Ancient settlements

47% (75)

67% (108)

3% (5)

161

Historic Places

45% (69)

69% (106)

3% (5)

153

Total Respondents

286

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10. The following features may be added to Arran trails in the near future. Please rate the importance of the following features.

Very Important

Important

Somewhat Important

Not Important

Response Total

Better Path/Trail Signage

46% (144)

34% (106)

13% (41)

7% (21)

312

More Information about paths and trails e.g. length and difficulty

35% (107)

49% (150)

13% (39)

4% (11)

307

Clear information about rights and responsibilities

32% (98)

50% (155)

15% (48)

3% (10)

311

More maps, leaflets etc.

18% (53)

39% (119)

34% (104)

9% (26)

302

More information on the countryside and how to enjoy it

11% (34)

36% (106)

40% (120)

12% (37)

297

Countryside Information Centre promoting information and events on countryside issues.

10% (30)

38% (114)

36% (107)

16% (48)

299

More off road paths suitable for all types of users e.g. walkers, cyclists and horse riders of all abilities

65% (206)

25% (80)

6% (19)

4% (13)

318

More paths and trails connecting towns and villages

55% (172)

29% (92)

11% (34)

5% (15)

313

More led walks by, for example, a walking groups leader or local countryside ranger

6% (17)

33% (100)

40% (120)

21% (63)

300

Challenge Routes e.g. Coast to Coast Route

12% (37)

40% (119)

34% (103)

13% (40)

299

New Trails e.g. Circular Routes

39% (119)

37% (114)

17% (51)

7% (23)

307

Total Respondents

324

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