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Thames path restriction, on the North side only?

Just asking, I hardly ever cycle these days but have been having a bit of a foray just recently.Was thinking of cycling to Barnes, then up to the Bridge and back home along the towpath.  Believe me, I am a very slow and considerate cyclist.  Will this be allowed now??

Bunny Payne ● 2393d4 Comments

As far as I know, yes, on the Barnes/Putney side but the problem is social distancing on a relatively narrow path.

Jonathan Callaway ● 2393d

I think on the Fulham side between Putney Bridge and Hammersmith there is no cycling or running allowed. They have wardens posted along the towpath to ensure social distancing. Benches are open though. By the way I did the walk at the end of last week and you can cross over Hammersmith Bridge, using one of the walkways in one direction and across the road in the other.Nick

Nicholas Evans ● 2393d

I'm a cyclist. I wouldn't advise using the Thames path on the H&F side as it's too narrow to accommodate potential users. There is a very good alternative bike route just 'inland' parallel to the river along Woodlawn Road. Go down Crisp Road in front of the Riverside Studios then follow the bike route signs.

Phil Woodward ● 2393d

It is the north side only. The south side is mayhem as joggers and cyclists and dogs not on a lead roam freely. Distancing is a lottery. So sadly after three attempts I have had to abandon walking on the attractive tow path for safety corinavirus reasons. But I have no wish to spoil the fun of others.Today when I quietly suggested to a bloke that his large dog should be on a lead on Beverley Brook he became very aggressive, no doubt trying to impress his girlfriend. I reminded him that the restrictions were for his benefit as well as mine. He slunk off.

James Robert Anthony Hanratty ● 2389d