Angus councillors are to be asked to back improvements to existing burgh path networks and signposting on sections to the coastal path that could cost £37,000.
Recent path surveys and feedback from members of the public have identified a number of locations where improvements are desirable on the Forfar, Kirriemuir and Brechin path networks.
The path over Restenneth Moss, between Restenneth Priory and Myreside Farm, forms an important link in the Forfar network but parts of the surface are waterlogged and difficult to use for much of the year.
When it was established, particularly high water levels prevented improvement work within the timescale set by external funders.
Now it is proposed that the path should be improved to provide a firm, free draining surface.
For a path around the perimeter of Caddam Wood created in partnership with Kinnordy Estate a number of years ago feedback from the public has highlighted two areas prone to flooding and it is proposed to raise the path level there.
Kirriemuir Landward West Community Council has pointed out that a short section of the path network in Westmuir is potholed and difficult to use during wet weather and it is proposed to improve it.
Steps to alleviate flooding are planned on the Brechin network where a new link path was created at the western end of Burghill Wood.
Following construction of the Carnoustie to Easthaven cycle route last year there is now a continuous coastal path between Easthaven and the boundary with Dundee City Council.
Signage along the section between Dundee and Barry Buddon will be completed shortly, together with signage of the Monifieth path network.
It is proposed that the continuation of the coastal path between Barry Buddon and Easthaven should also be signposted to complete the route.
The council’s infrastructure services committee will be told on Tuesday that the costs can be met from the Access to the Countryside provision of the planning and transport division’s current revenue budget.