Scotland's Great Trails formerly the four
Long Distance Routes (or
LDRs) are long-distance "people-powered" trails (predominantly hiking trails but including cycling and canoe routes) in Scotland. The LDRs were previously proposed and financially supported by
Scottish Natural Heritage, but administered and maintained by the
local authority areas through which they pass. With the passing of the
Land Reform Act (Scotland) 2003, access rights largely no longer require to be negotiated and a further 22 Great Trails were developed in Scotland.