Hillwalkers are angry that there are proposals from Argyll and Bute Council to raise the cost of parking from £1 to £9 for the day at the two council car parks at Arrochar.
Do they expect those who pay council tax to subsidise their hobby? Locals paid for these car parks.
These outdoors enthusiasts who have travelled by car, often long distances, to experience the rugged countryside think nothing of filling their tank with £50 of fuel for the journey. If there are three in a car that is only £3 each for parking. Their equipment and boots are expensive yet they are complaining of a proper charge being imposed.On their home territory, they will pay well over £9 for a day’s parking. They will spend very little if anything at all in local shops bringing their food with them.