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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\u2019s 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\u2014and how\u2014people can spend time in nature.<\/p>\r\n

Learn how GIS helps communities<\/a> share local knowledge and expand outdoor access.<\/p>"}],"references":null},"yoast_head":"\nVIDEO: Mapping Scotland\u2019s Walking Paths One Step at a Time<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ramblers Scotland is uniting volunteers to map thousands of miles of walking paths, making Scotland\u2019s trails easier to find, access, and enjoy.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/about\/newsroom\/blog\/video-communities-map-scotlands-walking-paths-one-step-at-a-time\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Video: Communities Map Scotland\u2019s Walking Paths One Step at a Time\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Ramblers Scotland is uniting volunteers to map thousands of miles of 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