Resources

Go Feet First

Go Feet First resources:

Go Feet First Flyer (PDF 206 KB) Go Feet First Walking Survey (PDF 50 KB)

Go Active Cycle Challenge

Take part in this Go Active Cycle Challenge to help yourself become more active. Whatever your baseline fitness and activity level, the Go Active Cycle Challenge is designed to allow everyone to improve their current position!

All you need to do is download the Go Active Cycle Challenge form and take part in three simple cycle challenges to increase your cycling, record your progress.

Go Active Cycle Challenge form (298KB)

To find out more about up and coming cycling activities in Barrhead "like" GoBarrhead on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Shop Local Guide

Check out this leaflet, highlighting the range of shopping opportunities available in Barrhead town centre. You may be surprised just how many shops are on your doorstep, and within easy walking or cycling distance.

Download Shop Local Guide (PDF 1MB)

Cycle Map

Try cycling around town with this map as a guide - see how far you can go and how many steep sections you can manage. If you are struggling with the steep sections just dismount and walk, the walking will all be worth it when you get to whiz down the downhill sections.

Download cycle map (PDF 1.64 MB)

Green Travel Map

Did you know you can walk to most places in Barrhead in 20 to 30 minutes and cycle there in under 10 minutes! As part of Go Barrhead a Green Travel Map has been produced to encourage you to make more walking and cycling trips around town.

Download green travel map (PDF 1.37 MB)

Community Guide

Find out that's on your doorstep with the Go Barrhead Community Guide. The guide shows a range of businesses, organisations and community groups that can provide help and assistance in making your lifestyle healthier and more active as well as the range of services which you might be able to get to without even getting in the car!

Download community guide (PDF 1.02 MB)

Barrhead Public Transport Guide

Make the Go Barrhead Transport Guide your first stop for finding out about the bus and train services that operate in the Barrhead area.

Download Barrhead public transport guide (PDF 1.15 MB)

Cycling Information

There are a number of organisations in the area who are out there to support cyclists. Check the link below to find out more about cycling initiatives in and around Barrhead.

cycling initiatives

Walking Information

Barrhead is small, compact, and has loads of green space. This makes it perfect for walking, whether it be for work, to school, to the shop or for leisure. Check out the local walking links below:

East Renfrewshire Walking Information Dams to Darnley Country Park Gleniffer Braes Country Park Guided Walks in East Renfrewshire

Public Transport Information

Barrhead is well connected to the surrounding area with frequent services to locations such as Paisley, Neilston, Newton Mearns, Silverburn and Glasgow. Barrhead train station has recently been upgraded to allow step free access to the platforms. Check the links below to help you plan your next public transport journey:

Traveline Scotland Strathclyde Passenger Transport Arriva United First Stagecoach Henderson Travel  

Journey Share

Journey Share is SPT's new matching service for those seeking to share journeys by car, on foot, by bike or even by public transport. Register today and find out if there's any like minded people in your area, who want to share a trip to work, or even less regular events further afield.

SPT Journey Share