Don’t tell anyone but I love canals and their towpaths !

At the weekend I cycle from my little village to work about 5 miles away completely off road. I manage to escape the loud roar of traffic, noxious car fumes and selfish car drivers to the nearby peaceful, green canal path.

Anyone who frequents this part of the world will know about the special community spirit which exists between the dog walkers, cyclists, those out for a stroll and the barge folk who enjoy this space. It’s so refreshing that on my way to work complete stangers wish me good morning and pass a comment about the weather. Canals are great for wildlife spotting too, a few months back a moorhen and her brood of chicks trotted out in front of me. I also share the path with ducks, swans, coots and the occasional rabbit and kingfisher darting here and there.

With the warmer weather approaching I would urge everyone to ditch the car, get on your bike or use shank’s pony and explore the lovely backwaters of our land. If you can cycle or walk to work via a towpath even better, you wont find a more enjoyable, tranquil way or greener way to get to work.

Kate  GreenFinder