Towpath Design Guide - Canal & River Trust

Contents:
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Users
1.3 Purpose of the guidelines
1.4 A criteria-based approach
2.0 Development & Design Process
2.1 The design process
2.2 Consultation
2.3 Establish if there is need for change
2.4 The wider context
2.5 Identify what, if any, changes are needed
2.6 Design
3.0 User Requirements
3.1 Understanding user requirements
3.2 Access for All
3.3 Walkers/Ramblers
3.4 Boaters
3.5 Cyclists
3.6 Anglers
3.7 Horse boating
4.0 Case Study
5.0 Illustrative Design Options
5.1 Surfacing options
5.2 Costs
6.0 Project Delivery
6.1 Sources of funding
6.2 Detailed design
6.3 Maintenance considerations
6.4 Authorisation
6.5 Implementation
7.0 Summary
7.1 Summary and checklist
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APPENDICES:
Appendix 1 - Background to developing the guidelines
Appendix 2 - Example Environmental Appraisal for towpath works
Appendix 3 - Sustrans Technical Information Note No.2
Appendix 4 - Suggested interested parties for consultation
Appendix 5 - Towpath Budget Estimator
Appendix 6 - Selection of typical towpath details
Appendix 7 - The origin of the towpath
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Version 1 - January 2012