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footpath

[foot-path, -pahth]

noun

plural

footpaths 
  1. a path for people going on foot.

  2. British.footway.



footpath

/ ˈʊˌɑːθ /

noun

  1. a narrow path for walkers only

  2. another word for pavement

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of footpath1

First recorded in 1520–30; foot + path
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They then climb the zig-zag ascent of the Devil's Staircase footpath in Glencoe before reaching their final destination.

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They were heading to the north ridge of Tryfan on a trail with no marked footpaths and requires scrambling to reach the summit.

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Visitors will be able to see the poppies as part of a general admission ticket to the Tower of London, though a small part will be visible from the public footpath.

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"People are walking off footpaths and they're damaging the heritage features."

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Visitors can see the new installation as part of a general admission ticket to the Tower of London, although a small part will be visible from the public footpath.

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