Amazing! Well I am starting to formulate...a cunning plan (©Baldrick in Blackadder). Sadly nothing is likely to happen this year, too busy.
Interesting to see that cyclists are now allowed on Tow Paths. I hope they show a decent level of consideration for walkers, children, dogs etc., because otherwise the right will very soon be cancelled!
Tow Paths and Bridle Ways have always been unclear legally, with the actual law covering most of them saying "No motor vehicles" but saying nothing specific for or against cycling.
I used to cycle regularly on the south embankment of the Thames from Tower Bridge to London Bridge. There was a sign post saying "Cycle Route to London Bridge" and legally it is a tow path not a pavement, but coppers would often pounce on even the slowest and most considerate cyclists, even though much of the way is quite wide and used to be little used.
Then they promised a cycle lane along it 20 years ago, but all they will was to take down the sign post and put up No Cycling stickers! Then billions of pounds was spent developing the whole area, including the new City Hall, and another clear promise that it would include a Cycle Lane, but again, just more "No Cycling" signs went up! Now it is getting busy so for much of it cyclists have to dismount or go really slowly, so I very rarely go along there any more. Shame. Ironically Transport for London made some TV ads about 5 years ago which were trying to give the idea that cycling in London is fun, safe and relaxing, and one of the shots of happy cyclists showed them cycling past City Hall, where anyone cycling is VERY likely to find themselves stopped by Mr Plod.
The law also is slightly unclear about electric vehicles, but if they cannot exceed a certain speed (15 or 18 kph?) then they are generally allowed on most pavements and towpaths.
Hmmm.....across Pontcysyllte by Drum Car perhaps!
