Cycle Path

Good afternoon, Prynhawn da

Recently we have had complaints regarding the safe use of the shared use path.

The following advice is taken from the Swansea Gov website:

All users 

·  Try to keep to the left when there's no markings to say otherwise.

·  If there are markings, try to stay on your side.

·  Take all litter home with you and clean up after your dog.

·  Use shared paths safely and be considerate to other users.

·  If you are listening to headphones, please take extra care of your surroundings and safety.

Walkers and runners 

·  If the shared path is busy, avoid being in large groups if you can.

·  If you're taking a dog for a walk on a shared path please keep them under control. Don't trail a lead across the path, causing an obstruction.

·  If another path user stops or waits for you to pass, thank them as this encourages everybody to share the space better.

·  If you have children with you, help them to give space safely when cyclists or horses are passing.

·  Listen out for cyclists' bells and keep left to allow them to pass.

·  Take care around horse riders, leave them plenty of room especially when approaching from behind.

Cyclists

·  Please keep your speed down and give way to other users.

·  Use a bell or call out when approaching others from behind.

·  Remember that some people might not hear you because they have hearing issues or might be wearing headphones.

·  Take particular care where a path is narrow and wait for space to overtake safely.

·  Groups of cyclists should ride in single file when approaching pedestrians on a shared pathway.

Horse riders

Please keep to a walking pace when passing other users and no more than a trot at other times.

Thank you for reading, let us all take responsibility for everyone's enjoyment, 

Diolch 

Mel