The Open Guide to London: the free London guide - Differences between Version 2 and Version 1 of British Waterways Permit

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For some obscure reason probably best left to the bureaucrats who invented it, cyclists need a special permit to ride on canals. However, BW have revised their thinking about London's Canals and you no longer need a permit to ride their towpaths.
For some obscure reason probably best left to the bureaucrats who invented it, cyclists need a special permit to ride on canals. About the only thing that can be said is that you should read the [http://www.britishwaterways.co.uk/waterways/waterways_code/for_cyclists.html Waterways Code] and be courteous to other users of the canals.
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However cyclists should read the new [http://www.waterscape.com/Regent%27s_Canal/introduction/extra.66/wid62;mine526129;maxe536526;minn180683;maxn184173 Towpath Code of Conduct].
The permit itself is [http://www.waterscape.com/cycling/permit.html available free from their web site] and proves nothing in particular.
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The cycling permit is still [http://www.waterscape.com/cycling/permit.html available free from their web site] and proves nothing in particular.

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For some obscure reason probably best left to the bureaucrats who invented it, cyclists need a special permit to ride on canals. About the only thing that can be said is that you should read the Waterways Code and be courteous to other users of the canals.

The permit itself is available free from their web site and proves nothing in particular.

And yes, anglers are NOT supposed to block the towpath in any way.


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