Changing Landscape

LMAG became aware that users of the outdoors in Lochaber had a number of ideas and suggestions regarding projects which may significantly improve the quality of access in Lochaber.

The outdoor economy of Lochaber depends on two of its greatest assets

The quality of the outdoor environment
The quality and skill of local people participating in outdoor activities

Both these assets attract large numbers of visitors to Lochaber each year. However Lochaber’s position as one of the UK’s premier outdoor destinations is very much under threat by access developments throughout the UK.

Our competitor regions particularly in the English Lake District, the Welsh National Park and in Scotland Cairngorm are racing ahead of Lochaber in developing access projects that will attract visitors away from the undeveloped Lochaber.

It is clear that Lochaber must respond to the challenge of our competitors

‘The status quo is no longer an option’

In addition to facing up to the competition from other mountain regions it is worth pointing out that the development of access projects in Lochaber not only will have economic benefits but considerable social utility for the people of Lochaber

This is possible by development of a number of projects that will ensure our pre-eminence and continued economic prosperity