We're all out and about, travelling in different ways to get where we need to go. A lot of us are doing what we can to reduce our carbon footprint and create a climate friendly Argyll and Bute. We're asking you to play your part and get involved in our new campaign.
Small changes make big differences
Mix and match for better journeys
Walking, wheeling, cycling, getting the bus or using other shared transport can benefit you by making journeys more social and boost your wellbeing. There are lots of ways that part of your total journey could be done more actively, and with a lower environmental impact. Here are some ideas for you to try:
- Choose to walk to the shops once a week rather than drive
- Arrange to lift share to work
- Sit back, relax and take in the views on the bus
- Try parking somewhere further away from your destination to cut vehicle miles and get a walk
- Make it a family affair and cycle to school or the local park
Explore Argyll and Bute
Did you know we have a series of downloadable interactive travel apps? Each app provides self-guided trails and helps you explore towns, and discover hidden treasures.
Share your Better Journeys
We would love to hear how you’re mix and matching to make better journeys. Send your photos in using the form below.
Latest winners of our photo competition
1st prize – Mairi Queen from Helensburgh cycling to nursery with her children
Our runners up -
Craig MacKellar from the Lorn Coastal Rowing Club pictured with fellow members setting off to row under the Connel Bridge.
Julia Barr from Cove shared a picture of her son William, taking a well-earned rest at Rosneath Church as part of a charity event, cycling from Cove to Rhu.
Our first photo competition was won by Cowal Befrienders. This fantastic photo features volunteer Kate, Kath and Mary all making a better journey on the trishaw bike, to celebrate Kath’s 102nd birthday.
Plan a better journey
- Bus travel and timetables
- Ferry travel and timetables
- Traveline Scotland
- Young persons' free bus travel
- Argyll and Bute walking and cycling maps
- Find others interested in car sharing
What are we doing to make better journeys?
Working with partners and our communities, Argyll and Bute Council is working hard to improve and expand walking and cycling routes (active travel). You can find out more about our current project on our Active Travel page.
The Better Journeys campaign is funded by Transport Scotland through the Smarter Choices, Smarter Places (SCSP) Fund and Argyll and Bute Council.
