This community-led project is conserving the old Glen Road path between Dunblane and Bridge of Allan for local residents and visitors. In March/April 2020 user surveys were carried out to report on Glen Road use to funders of the 2019 improvements; and to collect more qualitative information for the future. Here is a summary of the findings:

• A user count survey was conducted over 8 days from 21st April 2020 estimated that an average of 436 people used the road each day. The highly unusual circumstances of Covid 19 lockdown and associated sunny weather, giving time and conditions for daily outdoor exercise, will have influenced higher usage during this period.

• An online Survey produced 433 responses for analysis from mainly established users; 58% were walkers, 37% were cyclists, though many walkers also cycle or run. 25% are regular users and 27% use it after dark. Encompassing pre-school up to over 70’s, people with disabilities, and dog walkers, a clear majority (86%) found the path easier and safer since the 2019 improvements.

• Whilst the great majority enjoy the attractive heritage route for leisure purposes, with all the associated health benefits, it is also much valued by regular functional users from Dunblane travelling to Bridge of Allan, the University and Stirling.

• The survey and people count show a high level of current use and a desire from local communities for continued conservation to keep this vital connection open and accessible to all.

• The evidence presented in this report underlines the importance of conserving this route for the benefit of its local communities and visitors for as long as practically possible; and continuing its its status as part of National Cycle Route 765 between Stirling, Dunblane and the Trossachs

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