Transport
Transport makes up in the region of 25% of the UK's emissions. It goes without saying that getting around is an important part of our lives, particularly in a rural area. Small changes to our transport choices can save us money and reduce our impact on the environment. In addition planned changes to our infrastructure will also help make significant headway in our community's bid to reduce carbon emissions.
A groups of supporters holding a banner for the Wotton Greenway
E-bikes at a local demo day.
A row of charging stations for electric cars
A groups of supporters holding a banner for the Wotton Greenway
Local transport groups and projects
Local groups have already formed to pioneer, retain and revive low carbon transport options in and around our local area.
Greenway Group
A traffic-free route connecting Wotton, Charfield and Kingswood
The Wotton, Charfield and Kingswood Greenway Group has been working with the local councils to create a safe, traffic-free walking and cycling route which will connect local communities and provide a link to Charfield railway station.
A petition in support of the greenway project in 2021 attracted more than a thousand signatures.
The transport planning team at Gloucestershire County Council is leading work on the greenway project with support and funding from Stroud District Council, South Gloucestershire Councils and the three parish and town councils.
A route design study has been undertaken by the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (formerly Sustrans).
Read the Greenway Group’s 2024 newsletter for an update, see their Facebook page or contact them directly at wckgreenway@gmail.com
Support our local bus service
Using our local bus service is a great way to help reduce carbon emissions, support affordable transport options and ensure we can get around without needing access to a car.
Thanks to a fantastic campaign by local people, the Wotton-under-Edge bus service was reinstated in September 2025 after a year’s absence. It has been renumbered Y8. To see more about the efforts to re-instate this vital service, please visit the group's Facebook page:
Save the W-u-E to Yate bus service Facebook Group
Charfield railway station
Charfield railway station closed to passengers in 1965 but is due to reopen to the public in spring 2027.
The new station will help people to travel more sustainably and connect Charfield directly to Bristol and Gloucester.
Information on the project timeline can be found on the South Gloucestershire Council website: Charfield Train Station.
There’s further information available on Charfield Station history.
Further ways to reduce your carbon emissions from transport
Things you can do now:
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Walk. wheel or cycle wherever possible
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Car share - https://liftshare.com/uk is a great way to find and organise car shares
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Using public transport - https://www.traveline.info/ has a great journey planner and web mapping services (such as Google Maps) can also display public transport options.
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Try out an eBike – The Pedal Power scheme in Stroud district allows anyone to hire an electric bike for up to 3 months. Models include single bikes or and larger cargo bikes which can be used to transport children.
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Cycling UK have shared essential information about electric bikes and e-cycles
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Walk to school - Living Streets offer great tips and guidance on walking to school and organise the annual Walk to School week in May.
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If you're changing your car, consider an electric vehicle
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