Is it legal to walk along side a dual carriage-way? UK

Question

Is it legal to walk along the side of an A road/dual carriage way in the UK?

Answer 1

Pedestrians must not be on motorways or slip roads, but all other roads walk on the pavement, if there is no pavement keep to the right-hand side of the road so that you can see oncoming traffic.

Answer 2

Yes.  Many of them have pavements and towns and villages alongside them.  You can even ride a bike along them if you want (or dare!).

Answer 3

In general terms, yes.

Where you are prohibited from doing so, there will be a road sign telling you otherwise. (Circular sign, red border, picture of pedestrian walking between two dotted lines with a red band going daigonally across the picturegram).

Pedestrians are also prohibited from walking on motorways, even those numbered like A1(M), A48(M), A74(M), etc.

If there is a pavement, you should use it. If there is no pavement on either side, walk facing the traffic. Wear at least one item of clothing that is either white or light in colour. Avoid an outfit mainly coloured green (think about it!)

Answer 4

yes it is the roads that pedestrians are not allowed are Motorways

some viaducts , tunnels and bridges

Answer 5

Yes,

The only carriageway it is illegal to walk on in the UK is a motorway.

Answer 6

Yes, it's fine.However it could be a bit risky if there's no pavement.  Make sure you always walk on the right hand hand of the road, facing oncoming traffic

Answer 7

Yes, the only road you can not walk along is a motorway, except to reach an emergency phone.