what is "unofficial access" to towpath

[AndyE]

When looking on the wonderful canalplan, I see these words: 'There is access (unofficial access) to the towpath here.'

 

I understand the words... but I don't really know what it means. I assume it doesn't mean I risk getting shot by a grumpy farmer?

 

It looks like a valid CRT mooring site, so am I not (really) allowed to hop off the boat? Surely not!

 

Please would someone mind educating me? Many thanks.

P.S. Sorry for the dumb question 🙂

[Rob-M]

On canal plan the towpath access is from off the canal so for example steps from a road bridge on to the towpath.  Unofficial access maybe where someone has created a gap in the hedge.

[AndyE]

So this means "it's tricky to get to/from the towpath"?? I see for example one location where it's outside a pub so you'd have to go through the pub I guess. No great hardship, I think! Thanks.

[StephenA]

5 hours ago, AndyE said:

So this means "it's tricky to get to/from the towpath"?? I see for example one location where it's outside a pub so you'd have to go through the pub I guess. No great hardship, I think! Thanks.

 

Basically yes - Unofficial means its going to be either a gap in the hedge or going via something like a pub garden.