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Hefty in reply to @AbuSolomon

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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Tomo187 in reply to @Hefty

You don't need codes or guidance. We stick to the left, other than if walking in a road.
Sticking to the right is the opposite of what I would expect. I do understand your logic though.

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Hefty in reply to @Tomo187

We stick to the left

We don't though. You just said the people on the shared path don't. And I don't either. So there clearly isn't a consensus.

Sticking to the right is the opposite of what I would expect

Soz, but your expectation is wrong. Have you considered expecting the unexpected?

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