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Chapter 8: Recreation, Leisure and Tourism Policy 113 Ensure that recreational activities are safe places for all users and that one group of users do not enjoy public facilities at the expense of the safety of others or the quality of the environment. Objectives in relation to Integrated Tourism and Recreational Development Objective 101 Identify locations where public open space should be provided, so that they may be useable by a large proportion of the local community and so that they may facilitate the enjoyment of other amenities such as picturesque landscapes, views or features of our natural heritage, or to retain areas of ecological interest and biodiversity value. 8.4.1 Walkways/Cycleways An important component of an integrated tourism strategy is sustainability and the use of more sustainable forms of transport. There are a number of walking/cycling routes as well as walking clubs throughout the County. There is a need to recognise the importance of walking and cycling in the Elphin area from a local as well as tourism perspective. RCC supports the development of tourist walks and cycle routes which consider local requirements as well as economic potential and endeavour to meet these needs on an ongoing basis. Walking and cycling routes should be designed to incorporate current thinking and best practice from experience in other locations in order to create more people friendly places. Road safety for pedestrians and cyclists is an important issue in tourist areas and lower speed limits and priority over motorized transport should be provided, where appropriate. Policies in relation to Walking Routes, Cycling Routes and Recreational Access Policy 114 Policy 115 Facilitate the improvement and development of walkways and cycle-ways in the Elphin area, through promotion of routes and the provision of new routes where appropriate. Routes should take full advantage of existing amenities in order to facilitate their enjoyment and exploit their tourism value. Encourage walking and cycling by ensuring that a network of safe, well-marked and maintained rights-of-way, walking, cycle ways and footpaths are provided in mountainous, lowland and tourist areas and throughout the county. Objectives in relation to Walking Routes, Cycling Routes and Recreational Access Objective 102 Promote walking, rambling and cycling, as appropriate, as well as recreational and tourism activities within the area. Objective 103 Establish walkways and cycle routes on a legal and permanent basis to include heritage and other attractions including accompanying signage. Objective 104 Seek the co-operation of Coillte and other agencies and landowners where appropriate, in the establishment of access ways, bridle paths, nature trails and other recreational facilities within forest and woodland areas. 8.4.2 Arts and Theatre County Roscommon has a lot to offer the visitor with regard to Arts and the Theatre. There are a number of other non-arts buildings throughout the county that host arts events occasionally such as Strokestown Park House and the Angling and Conference Visitor Centre in Athleague. Elphin Local Area Plan 2009-2015 Page 74
Chapter 8: Recreation, Leisure and Tourism Each year many local communities organize events throughout County Roscommon as part of Heritage Week with the aim of building awareness of our built, natural and cultural heritage thereby encouraging its conservation and preservation 3 as well as acting as a draw for tourists. The County Arts Plan 2003-2009 sets out policies and objectives for the promotion of a wide variety of arts and encourages participation in the arts. Its four strategic objectives are as follows: 1. Awareness and appreciation – Promote public awareness and appreciation of the value of the arts. 2. Access – Provide access to the arts for the entire community. 3. Participation – Promote and enable participation in the arts for the entire community. 4. Professional Development – Develop the capacity and capability of the arts sector. Policies in relation to Arts and Theatre Policy 116 Policy 117 Policy 118 Promote initiatives to develop new audiences and provide access to arts for all. Promote the involvement of the wider community in the arts. Support arts and culture events and activities. Objective in relation to Arts and Theatre Objective 105 Support the development of artistic tourism in the area including the facilitation of new festivals and other events including ‘rainy day’ events for visitors such as exhibitions, musical entertainment and theatre. 8.4.3 Access to recreational lands The issue of access to recreational lands is becoming of increasing importance. Roscommon County Council recognises the need to preserve and enhance the existing public rights of way to recreational areas including upland areas, lakeshores, river-bank areas and heritage sites, in accordance with the sustainable management practices and the overall amenity of these areas and where necessary to establish new ones in co-operation with landowners and the local community. Ways should be examined to improve access to the countryside (as promoted in the European Charter of Pedestrian Rights) for informal recreation purposes such as walking, cycling and horse riding, as well as areas of open space, recreation and sports facilities, especially in urban areas within easy access by walking and cycling. 8.5 TOURISM Sustainable tourism provides a high quality product based on, and in harmony with, a high quality natural environment. Adverse impacts upon local communities, built heritage, landscapes, habitats and species are minimized while the economic benefits accruing to local communities are maximized. Tourism is continually evolving and the product offered must reflect this evolving market. Sustainable Tourism is defined as: • socially and environmentally considerate; • drawing on the natural beauty and character of the area; • small in scale and developing slowly; 3 http://www.heritageweek.ie Elphin Local Area Plan 2009-2015 Page 75
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