Following feedback from local communities in Mid Argyll, Argyll and Bute Council has commissioned a team of consultants to develop a detailed design for a proposed new route that will make it safer and easier for people to choose to walk and cycle between Lochgilphead Front Green and the Crinan Canal.
The council has been working with SUSTRANS, Transport Scotland, and residents to improve pedestrian and cycle paths on the route. This latest initiative will build on the progress of the recently completed stages one and two of the active travel project that concluded in May 2024.
The project will again have a community-led approach and focus on prioritising existing road space to enable pedestrians to undertake everyday journeys by walking, wheeling and cycling.
The project is aligned with the Scottish Government's ‘movement hierarchy’, designed to encourage sustainable travel and reduce car dependency and our carbon footprint.
Councillor John Armour, the council’s Policy Lead for Roads and Transport, said: “We are committed to improving accessibility for everyone and addressing the challenges of climate change through sustainable travel options. The proposed route between Lochgilphead Front Green and the Crinan Canal offers a safe alternative to car travel and takes in the stunning scenery that we have on our doorstep. Thank you to everyone who took part in our recent consultations – your feedback has been paramount in reaching this next stage.”
The project is funded by the Places for Everyone programme, administered by Sustrans.