Case Study

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Applicant

Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority

Project

A Sustainable Future for the West Highland Way

Total project cost / Leader+ grant

£ 77,360 / £11,000 (Lomond & Rural Stirling LEADER+) + £17,700 (WHELK LEADER+)

Summary

Funding for this project will facilitate the running of several projects to increase the socio-economic focus of the route. The projects include the establishment of a 'Friends of the West Highland Way' organisation, improvements to the route website (e.g. multi-booking service), natural heritage training for businesses along the route, and the establishment of a management committee.