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mattylad · 01-09-2008, 20:23

I used to cycle to work from Burnley to Nelson on the towpath, much, much safer than on the roads and despite those saying not to bother with them, a waterboard license is a very handy thing to have, to be able to pull it out and wave it in the face of those that complain.
It is also a requirement, because remember that the towpath is actually private property
owned by the water board.

The dog walkers IMO were the worst, the walk the dog on & within 20 foot of the entrance we had to play "dodge the poo" because they were too lazy to pick it up or take the dog to the side. It's a great feeling being able to get back at them when they complain & say that they are the ones that ought not to be there letting the dogs doodoo all over the place.

The canal was pleasant, fresh air & peaceful, just dont go too fast - its not a race track.

01-09-2008, 20:23	#34
mattylad Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Far Far Away Posts: 755 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 851	Re: Bike Rides along the canal I used to cycle to work from Burnley to Nelson on the towpath, much, much safer than on the roads and despite those saying not to bother with them, a waterboard license is a very handy thing to have, to be able to pull it out and wave it in the face of those that complain. It is also a requirement, because remember that the towpath is actually private property owned by the water board. The dog walkers IMO were the worst, the walk the dog on & within 20 foot of the entrance we had to play "dodge the poo" because they were too lazy to pick it up or take the dog to the side. It's a great feeling being able to get back at them when they complain & say that they are the ones that ought not to be there letting the dogs doodoo all over the place. The canal was pleasant, fresh air & peaceful, just dont go too fast - its not a race track.