Shared paths

Pedestrians 

Including people on foot or on wheeled devices such as wheelchairs:

• Keep left unless it’s not possible to do so
• Move in a predictable manner and check for other path-users before changing direction
• Keep your dog under control along shared paths and pick up after them
• Help children with you keep left, and explain shared path etiquette to them
• Stay aware of your surroundings even if using headphones
• Listen for warning bells or calls from other path-users and allow faster path-users to pass
• If you have stopped to talk with someone, stand off the path to allow other path-users to pass

Riders 

Including people on bicycles:

• Give way to pedestrians
• Keep left unless it’s not possible to do so
• Move at a relaxed speed and slow down when passing others so you can stop quickly
• Pass other people on the right and warn them you’re passing in advance by ringing your bell or using your voice
• Take care around children and dogs who can be unpredictable
• Help children with you keep left, and explain shared path etiquette to them including warning other path-users of your approach
• Ring your bell or use your voice to let others know as you go into blind corners or underpasses
• Be visible by using lights and wearing bright clothes when it gets dark