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Werd.
I used to ride the canal to work in Leeds and parts of it get to 'single file' especially under the bridges.
I don't ride with a bell cos I have no reason for priority. You wouldn't drive around honking so cars move out the way or walk round town screaming 'I'm here, move' so you don't have to slow down/be aware.
Towpaths aren't Cycle Lanes.
I'll admit I did kinda rely on other people to 'ding' if they were on the other side of them booki bridges but other than that, you're a bell if you use your bell for priority.If the roads weren't death traps then people wouldn't feel the need to cycle on the pavements.
Oh Dear....
.mo.
If you're riding carefully enough you should be able to avoid most situations where you need a bell. I need to shout warnings far less often than I used to, because I slowed down a bit.