But people don’t follow signed instructions.
They ignore speed limits. They walk ride where the want and we all like to feel free from rules and regs.. especially outdoors. It’ll happen no matter what. Dogs are random animals, they’ll go where they like. As are people )
And big signs just make it worse, I hate signs and all that crp in the woods. Makes it feel like a Go-Ape park..
Micro-management of ROWs doesn’t work anywhere. We need to be responsible in this situation in the same way that cars need to be responsible in towns where kids run around at school closing time for ex – you’re the heavier + faster party. I’ve seen walkers at Afan, CYB, the Lindarets DH, the GR5 PDS bike section, the lot. I’ve mentioned that they’re on a bike path at times but only in passing for their safety, not a rant. I ride cheekies and I’m used to stopping / diverting when there’s people about, what goes around comes around.
Unless you have a number on and are within the tapes, you don’t have a ‘pin it’ card. Ride responsibly, accept the risks and look out for others. Situations in your OP are fairly rare and it’s just common sense and decency. Just my take on it that’s all.