I protested in writing a couple of years ago when these proposals were under "consultation - ( which so often seems to mean advance information of the actions that will be taken). The proposals were well publicised through MCofS, JMT etc. and there were articles in TGO magazine as far as I recall.

I agree with just about all of the comments made on this Bulletin Board and will personally avoid the Camping management zones like the plague. I agree that the NP's provision is pathetic, and their means of booking for those who might wish to use official facilities is grossly impractical.

Contemplating a warm up walk on the Rob Roy Way made me scrutinise the map again, and I don't see too much of a problem on that route.

I am afraid that "derivative laws" such as this target the wrong people.

If the objection is to anti-social behaviour, then what is needed is bye-laws against anti-social behaviour and their enforcement, NOT by-laws that catch the perfectly respectable, law-abiding, social and sociable members of the outdoor community.

"What was your offence?"

"Wild camping without the correct permit."

Yes ... that is really going to deter anti-social behaviour.

But ... a precedent has now been set. A precedent which will doubtless encourage others to chance their arm. I predict that this is just the beginning. The Cairngorms will be next.