Quality & Standards

Ensuring safe, trusted Blueway experiences

How We Assess
Our Blueways

To maintain the highest standards, every Blueway is independently accredited before launch and then reviewed every three years, so visitors can explore with confidence. 

Our Blueways are assessed against the SCATES model criteria as follows: 

O1

Safety

Is risk being appropriately managed?

O2

Conservation
/ Environment

As a minimum, does the Blueway avoid any negative impact on the environment or ideally how does it add to or improve the environment, e.g. through education and access?

O3

Access

Will the Blueway be open for public use for at least ten years following accreditation?

O4

Technical

Does trail infrastructure and signage follow best practice? 

O5

Experience

Are the visitors’ expectations met?

O6

Sustainability

Are the management structures / partnerships, plans and processes in place to ensure the Blueway can continue to meet the required standard? 

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