We welcome all considerate cyclists to our towpaths and you don’t need a permit. However, make sure you check out our Towpath Code before you take to the towpaths.
Are you allowed to cycle on the canal?
Canal towpaths can be a relaxing place to cycle beside the water, as well as providing useful connecting routes away from traffic. When cycling on towpaths, follow the towpath code to make sure that everyone can enjoy the space.
Can you cycle along the Grand Union Canal in London?
The path is shared by cyclists, walkers and anglers and offers a great way to enjoy the delights of the canal system. And you’re never far from the River Ouzel; which meanders alongside the canal for the length of your journey.
Can you cycle along the Grand Canal?
Cycling on the Grand Canal is a real mix of urban and rural experiences with big changes in the type and quality of surfaces which make such a big difference to the type of cycling visitors want to undertake.
How far can you cycle along the Grand Canal?
Covering 8.5Km the new cycle path extends from the 12th Lock at Inchicore (Black Horse) to the 3rd Lock in Lucan.
Do you need a license to cycle on the canal?
You don’t need a permit to cycle on our towpaths. We simply ask that you cycle with great care for pedestrians, wildlife and the fabric of our waterways to ensure that everyone can enjoy them to their full potential.
Can you cycle along the Royal canal?
About Royal Canal Greenway
The enchanting Royal Canal Greenway is 130km of level towpath, ideal for walkers, runners and cyclists of all ages and stages.
Can you cycle through Thames tunnel?
You can walk your bike through the Greenwich and Woolwich foot tunnels but not cycle through the tunnels. You can also take your bike on the Emirates Air Line cable car between Greenwich Peninsula and Silvertown, and on the Woolwich Ferry and Thames Clipper services.
Can you cycle through the Channel Tunnel?
Pedal cycles in the Channel Tunnel are normally allowed to cross the Channel Tunnel fixed link between the United Kingdom and France only by using the Eurotunnel cycle service, on board a Le Shuttle train. That consists of a minibus and bicycle trailer for six bicycles.
Is cycling allowed on Sea Link?
Hence, cyclists are prohibited to use the bridge.
Can you cycle the Oxford canal?
The path is narrow and while it has become a popular cycling route, it is important to remember to share the space, slow down and give way to pedestrians, use lights and your bell to warn people – particularly when approaching low bridges where visibility is poor.
Can you cycle along Stratford canal?
Enjoy waterside cycling and walking on this 26 mile canal which runs from Stratford Upon Avon to Birmingham. The whole route can be walked while cyclists can enjoy the sections from Stratford Upon Avon to Wilmcote at one end and through the outskirts of Birmingham at the other.
How much does it cost to ride the Grand Canal?
(a single ride is 7.5 eur per person) so it is easy to catch a ride both ways. Some of the major attractions on the way are Rialto Bridge & Market, Accademia Bridge (Ponte dell’Accademia), Santa Maria del Giglio Church, Basilica della Salute, Goldoni House, many foreign embassies and ancient palaces.
Is there a speed limit on canal towpath?
On our network the speed limit on most canals is 4 miles per hour and on most rivers it’s a bit higher at 6 miles per hour, but speed isn’t the only factor you need to consider.
Is the C and O canal paved?
What to expect on the C&O. The riding surface of the towpath varies from section to section but most of it can best be described as a dirt road. There are some short paved sections, and a couple dozen miles of manicured crushed stone, but 90% of the towpath looks like the image above.
Can you cycle over the Queen Elizabeth Bridge?
You cannot cycle over the bridge or through the tunnel.
Can cyclists go through no entry?
The No Entry sign with an exception for cycles can be used as a contraflow for one-way streets; most streets within LTNs remain two-way and full access is maintained via alternative routes.
What bike is best for canal paths?
Adventure Bike
An interesting style of bike as it ticks many boxes, a go-anywhere all-rounder that you can ride on-road as well as canal towpaths and gravel paths. This style of bike will allow you to get outside and explore.
Is it illegal to cycle without a helmet UK?
Wearing a helmet whilst cycling is not a legal requirement in the UK. A cycle helmet is designed to reduce the impact to the head of a person cycling in falls or collisions while minimising side effects such as interference with peripheral vision.
Can you cycle around Buckingham Palace?
You can cycle on Constitution Hill, the road that runs alongside the park. The route is definitely worth cycling, as Constitution Hill runs alongside Buckingham Palace, ending at the Victoria Memorial around the front of the palace.
Can you cycle along Regents canal towpath?
This route through London’s Regent’s Park is a great one for the kids. This route starts in Regent’s Park before moving onto the Regent’s Canal towpath. The route snakes its way through the enclosures of London Zoo, offering glimpses of the resident tigers, warthogs, wallabies and more.