Better journeys

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 ߣsir��Ƶ and Bute. We're asking you to play your part and get involved in our new campaign.

Better journeys banner - walking, cycling, wheeling and public transport

Small changes make big differences

A strip of images shows two people with a bike with the captions for you, then an image of a purse with money falling into it with the caption, your purse and finally an image of the world with birds flying in the sky with the caption, and planet

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 ߣsir��Ƶ 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.

Send us your photos

Latest winners of our photo competition

1st prize – Mairi Queen from Helensburgh cycling to nursery with her children

Mairi Queen from Helensburgh cycling to nursery with her two children onboard

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.

Julia Barr sent in this photo of her son William on a charity cycle ride.

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.

Kate, Kath and Mary all making a better journey on the trishaw bike, to celebrate Kath’s 102nd birthday

Plan a better journey

What are we doing to make better journeys?

Working with partners and our communities, ߣsir��Ƶ 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 ߣsir��Ƶ and Bute Council.