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where there is two way traffic in this country, that it is the norm to stick to the left to avoid hesitation or collision
I don't think there is specific highway code guidance on non-segregated shared paths, but where pedestrians mix with faster moving traffic on roads the advice is to walk to the right so you can see who is coming towards you.
I feel safest doing this on shared paths too otherwise fast moving bikes can come as a shock as they buzz past. It also means I can interact with the cyclist if necessary so we can safely get past each other.
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Using the Grand Union Tow Path yesterday to get across town, lots of sweaty lunchtime runners. None of them seem to have got the memo that where there is two way traffic in this country, that it is the norm to stick to the left to avoid hesitation or collision. I was taking it slow, and being respectful before anyone asks.
The transition to the temporary boardwalks are LETHAL and need to be taken super slow.