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Camping byelaws for bonny banks
New byelaws could prevent people from camping in certain areas on the shores of Loch Lomond.
The legislation, proposed by the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, is designed to tackle the impact of "irresponsible camping".
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New byelaws could prevent people from camping in certain areas on the shores of Loch Lomond.
The legislation, proposed by the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, is designed to tackle the impact of "irresponsible camping".
a "common misconception" that the right to camp by the road was enshrined in law by the Land Reform Act.
"The act only has anything to say about wild camping, not roadside camping," she said.
"Roadside camping would not be an issue if people were not misbehaving - it's how people are doing it.
"In certain areas, this type of action maybe the only way this can be brought under control."
But there are fears the legislation could be used to "harass" backpackers who are camping responsibly.
Outdoors blogger Darren Christie said: "I think that the park authorities need to adopt a scheme that will allow them to clamp down on these 'informal campers' that are causing the damage, while also allowing legitimate backpackers to still enjoy their hobby."
Mr Christie said he also hoped the national park would adopt a "common sense" approach.
"Backpackers are not the problem here, and it is usually pretty obvious who is a backpacker and who isn't," he added.
The consultation will run to 3 May 2010.
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