I wrote to the Council asking about the rights to use railway tracks and got a very friendly and helpful e-mail from a ranger there. I appears that the state of the tracks is not completely clear, some are designated as what they call "core paths" and others are not yet designated. On the Borders Council web site is this description.
What are Core Paths?
The majority are off-road, though some may be pavements or reached by quiet roads. These paths vary in type and quality. Natural grassy swards, trodden paths or high-specification constructed paths - a choice that satisfies needs for all users and all abilities.
Above all, Core Paths should be fit for purpose. The Council will endeavour to assist with this duty by signposting Core Paths and assisting with routine maintenance over the coming two years.
He also sent me instructions and a link to access the maps of the Borders showing these paths which I think are essential viewing for walkers and the public interested in walking in the Borders. I reproduce it below and wish to thank the ranger and the Council for the help. Its nice to find our public servants are doiugn good work and friendly and communicative.
1.Go to Maps
2.Click on ‘LocalView’
3.Click on ‘On the Map’
4.Click on ‘View map layers’
5.Scroll down to find ‘core paths’ or ‘wider path network’ and select
6.Click on ‘ Display on map’
7.Click on ‘Zoom to location’
8.Select area from drop down list
9.Click ‘Zoom to area’
You can zoom in or out using the + and – buttons or move around the map by clicking on the hand symbol and dragging the map, click on ‘Map help’ for further instructions.
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