1. Please select from below
 Response PercentResponse Total
 I am a male
59.6%143
 I am a female
38.3%92
 age under 16
3.3%8
 age 16-34
28.8%69
 age34-54
50.8%122
 age55+
12.1%29
Total Respondents  240
(skipped this question)  3
2. select from below
 Response PercentResponse Total
 Family Group
46.9%106
 Couple
26.5%60
 Individual
11.9%27
 Part of group e.g. college trip
16.4%37
 Other
4%9
Total Respondents  226
(skipped this question)  17
3. Select from below
 Response PercentResponse Total
 Major Holiday
40.5%92
 Short Break 3-5 days
29.1%66
 Weekend Break
15%34
 Day Trip
15.4%35
 Other (please specify)
6.6%15
Total Respondents  227
(skipped this question)  16
4. Select from below
 Response PercentResponse Total
 First Visit to Arran
35.8%81
 Regular Visitor to Arran
52.2%118
 Have a holiday home on Arran
4.4%10
 Other (please specify)
8.8%20
Total Respondents  226
(skipped this question)  17
5. How often do you go out into the countryside on Arran
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Once a day
43.9%100
  Once a week
2.2%5
  Once or twice a month
2.2%5
  Once every two or three months
3.9%9
  2-3 times a year
11.4%26
  Once a year
11.8%27
  Not in last year
9.6%22
  Never
2.6%6
  Other (please specify)
12.3%28
Total Respondents  228
(skipped this question)  15
6. Please select as many as you feel reflect the use you make of the countryside on Arran
 Response PercentResponse Total
 Excercise
76.4%172
 Walk the dog
15.1%34
 Relaxation
73.8%166
 To enjoy the scenery
86.2%194
 To visit friends
11.6%26
 Travel between villages
27.1%61
 To pursue a hobby/ interest e.g. climbing,hunting, mountain biking
56%126
 Day out
48.4%109
 To spend time together as a family
40.4%91
 Meet other people
11.1%25
 Entertain children
25.3%57
 Other (please specify)
8.4%19
Total Respondents  225
(skipped this question)  18
7.
Daily Only onceMore than onceWeekly NeverResponse Total
Walking the dog
24% (24)1% (1)8% (8)1% (1)66% (65)99
Short walk less that 15 minutes
55% (68)6% (7)16% (20)2% (2)21% (26)123
Walk of over 15 minutes but no more than 1/2day in duration
34% (55)16% (25)43% (69)2% (4)5% (8)161
Day Walk
13% (18)20% (27)26% (35)3% (4)38% (51)135
Long distance walk lasting more than 1 day
3% (3)4% (4)8% (8)3% (3)81% (78)96
Cycling/ mountain biking
21% (29)13% (18)16% (22)5% (7)44% (59)135
Wildlife Watching
33% (42)7% (9)34% (44)0% (0)26% (33)128
Horse riding/ pony trekking
0% (0)15% (15)7% (7)5% (5)74% (75)102
Sightseeing
43% (70)12% (20)34% (55)1% (2)9% (14)161
Hill walking
17% (25)23% (35)39% (59)2% (3)19% (29)151
Picnics
26% (34)12% (15)35% (45)4% (5)24% (31)130
Access to the coast
43% (68)10% (16)39% (62)1% (1)8% (12)159
Access for climbing
10% (11)9% (10)18% (21)3% (3)61% (70)115
Wilderness camping
4% (4)5% (5)9% (9)4% (4)79% (83)105
Access for game hunting
1% (1)1% (1)1% (1)0% (0)97% (91)94
Total Respondents  217
(skipped this question)  26
8. Please select as many as you wish which reflect how you feel
 Response PercentResponse Total
 Not interested
4.9%9
 Lack of signposts
36.4%67
 Lack of information
22.8%42
 Lack of suitable paths e.g.circular trails
51.1%94
 Don’t like going alone
6.5%12
 unsure about landownership
19%35
 Not sure about my rights of Access
31.5%58
 Lack of events to encourage use
16.3%30
 Worried about safety when using the road
45.1%83
 Don’t know where to go
17.9%33
 Don't feel fit
3.3%6
 Poor public transport links
7.6%14
 Other (please specify)
21.2%39
Total Respondents  184
(skipped this question)  59
9. Are you satisfied with the overall usability of the trails on Arran
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Don't used it
6.4%14
  Disappointed
12.4%27
  Could be better
42.7%93
  Happy as it is
27.5%60
  Very happy
11%24
Total Respondents  218
(skipped this question)  25
10. Select as many as you feel are relevent
For short walks close to my villageFor day outingsFor overnight staysResponse Total
Forestry Commission woodlands/forests
47% (78)62% (104)17% (28)167
Seashores
56% (97)57% (100)10% (17)174
Rivers
51% (69)63% (86)13% (18)136
Lochs
42% (68)67% (107)16% (25)160
Moorland and mountains
24% (38)79% (127)24% (38)161
Farms and estate tracks
54% (44)57% (46)11% (9)81
Ancient settlements
42% (62)66% (98)8% (12)148
Historic Places
49% (75)62% (96)8% (12)154
Total Respondents  211
(skipped this question)  32
11. The following features may be added to Arran trails in the near future. Please rate the importance of the following features.
Very ImportantImportantSomewhat ImportantNot ImportantResponse Total
Better Path/Trail Signage
36% (68)42% (80)18% (35)4% (8)191
More Information about paths and trails e.g. length and difficulty
35% (66)43% (83)17% (32)5% (10)191
Clear information about rights and responsibilities
26% (48)45% (83)18% (33)12% (22)186
More maps, leaflets etc.
20% (37)48% (90)24% (46)8% (15)188
More information on the countryside and how to enjoy it
17% (31)31% (56)37% (67)15% (28)182
Countryside Information Centre promoting information and events on countryside issues.
12% (22)42% (74)34% (60)12% (21)177
More off road paths suitable for all types of users e.g. walkers, cyclists and horse riders of all abilities
40% (78)36% (71)20% (40)4% (8)197
More paths and trails connecting towns and villages
26% (50)40% (77)24% (47)9% (18)192
More led walks by, for example, a walking groups leader or local countryside ranger
7% (12)20% (35)45% (81)28% (51)179
Challenge Routes e.g. cross island trial, coast to coast trails
19% (34)31% (57)32% (58)18% (33)182
New Trails e.g. circular trails etc
25% (46)35% (65)30% (56)10% (19)186
Total Respondents  201
(skipped this question)  42