Video: Communities Map Scotland’s Walking Paths One Step at a Time

Scotland is full of enchanting footpaths, but for years many routes were hard to find. Ramblers Scotland fixed that problem by bringing communities together to map, audit, and share the country’s path network in one clear, trusted place. Powered by volunteer knowledge from Shetland to Dumfriesshire, the effort has uncovered thousands of miles of previously unknown routes to create a comprehensive map showing where—and how—people can spend time in nature.

Learn how GIS helps communities share local knowledge and expand outdoor access.