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British Waterways Home Page Waterways code Cycle Permit Chasecycling.co.uk |
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Before taking to the towpath on your bike you should obtain a
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British Waterways welcomes careful cyclists.
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British Waterways cares for over 2,000 miles of canals and rivers around the country. There are over 1,500 miles of towpaths beside these waterways. These towpaths were originally constructed to allow horses to pull laden boats. We support and wish to encourage cycling where it is safe and sustainable to do so.
Some towpaths on the
canal system are becoming part of the
Sustrans National Cycle Network.
Over the next few years, in partnership with local authorities, we aim to
improve many stretches of towpath and open more of them to cyclists. Not all our towpaths are open to cyclists. Many stretches are too rough or narrow. The surfaces of the towpaths vary considerably around the country, from asphalt and tarmac to grass or stony ground, and each waterway could have a combination of these surfaces. Our network maps indicate which general areas are open to cycling. Our local waterway offices can provide details of the surfaces you will encounter cycling in their area.
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Canal towing path has now been
upgraded for cycling between Chasewater Dam and Aldridge.
From the Dam,
follow NCN route 5 towards Brownhills, but at Burntwood road bridge stay
on canal to Ogley Junction. (nr Grasmere gardens. Food available), Turn
right over Iron foot bridge and continue to Anchor bridge and Cats
Hill Junction. Here you can turn left for Walsall Wood and Aldridge.
Turning right will take you to Brownhills, (take care over green foot
bridge), or continue to rejoin the National Cycle Network route 5,
for Pelsall and Walsall.
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British Waterways None Emergency Hot Line Reporting Problems and Vandalism 08451 135000
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Look After Your Waterways avoid cycling where your tyres would damage the path or verges (e.g. when they are wet or soft) Consider Others
give way to others on the towpath and warn them of your approach Take Care Access paths can be steep and slippery. Join or leave the towpath with care.
Use front and rear lights.
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