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Wolfie:
--- Quote from: "muddyweb" ---A towpath is a bridleway isn't it ? I thought you were allowed to cycle on them.
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Oddly enough, NO. In fact British Waterways have stated that "towpaths are not suitable for horses" or words to that effect. Many towpaths are now Public Footpaths on the DMS, but in many places on BW waterways you can use then on a cycle if you have a permit. There is still some horse drawn boating going on, but as I understand it the Horseboating Socity has to get permission to undertake it's trips.
The Thames isn't BW but EA and I did look up the information before posting http://www.visitthames.co.uk/HpageFAQ.html#cyclingFAQ1. Looking at the map, the area where the incident occurred wouldn't be considered as part of the urban area of Oxford.
Digsit:
Tis true :? You have to apply for and display a permit to cycle on a towpath :roll:
Henry Webster:
--- Quote from: "Digsit" ---Is that Henry Webster's new racer then? :D
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Damn, I didn't think anyone had published the spy shots...
:wink:
Bring on the 2006 season!
H
Bush Tucker Man:
--- Quote from: "Priglet" ---Not being a Radio 2 listener I've no idea what was said
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It was on the Jeremy Vine show, I caught the end of it.
You can 'Listen Again' until next Tuesday
--- Quote from: "Priglet" ---It's time the Ramblers realised that the Great British countryside is not solely for their recreation but provides some people with a living. In return those people provide us with food.
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Too true
Wolfie:
--- Quote from: "Digsit" ---Tis true :? You have to apply for and display a permit to cycle on a towpath :roll:
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As you used this smiley - :? - let me try to explain why a permit is needed.
The only reason for it to be necessary is so that it it clear that it is permissive use, so no right of way will ever arise from it.
Getting a permit isn't difficult, just visit http://www.waterscape.com/cycling/ & follow the link.
All this talk of cycling makes mewant to get Ugly out for some abuse.
regards
Andy
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