British Waterways is asking people who use its towpaths to take extra care as wintry conditions finally descend upon many parts of Britain. After a relatively mild start to winter, the organisation that cares for the nation’s canals and rivers is urging people to be alert to the dangers of icy waterways now that freezing conditions are upon us. Towpaths, bridges, and lock-sides can become particularly slippery at this time of year and snow can conceal boat mooring rings and ropes, which are easy to trip over. Read more on the British Waterways website…
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Please keep animals away from frozen ponds and lakes
The hidden danger of ice could be lurking right underneath your feet and you wont know it until its too late. Scientists say it takes several weeks of freezing temperatures in order for ice to be safe enough to walk on, and even then, there are risks.
Dog walkers urged to heed icy water warning
As the big freeze continues across much of the UK, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is reminding people – particularly dog walkers – to be aware of the dangers of frozen rivers and lakes.
National Water Safety 