footpath Definition
foot·path (-pat̸h′)
noun
a narrow path for use by pedestrians only
footpath Synonyms
footpath Usage Examples
Converse of object
- signpost: Follow the signposted footpath from the church to the fort.
- obstruct: The current fencing obstructs the public footpath -- there is a gate to one side but no stile over the fence the other side.
- divert: The stated intentions of the new owner were to divert the public footpath.
- erode: Putting money where your feet are 3 February 2005 Ramblers donate £ 4,500 to repair two badly eroded footpaths.
- designate: Projects Birkwith Moor This section of trail is designated footpath that crosses wet fragile upland.
- overhang: I harvest walnuts ( Juglans regia ) from within the woods and from trees overhanging local footpaths.
Adjective modifier
- long-distance: Since it was opened up a few years ago as a long-distance footpath, its popularity for walking and rambling has grown.
- coastal: Direct access can also be gained to the coastal footpath from the back garden.
- waymarked: Take the waymarked footpath up to your left along the edge of the Ysceifiog woods.
- permissive: All of our walks are based on public or permissive footpaths.
- lighted: Distance will be measured from the main entrance of the school according to the shortest walking route using public highways and lighted footpaths.
- marked: Please keep to marked public footpaths at all times.
Modifies a noun
- erosion: Solutions to footpath erosion s Accessibility How should the problem of footpath erosion be approached?
- sign: At corner of field by footpath sign, turn left & continue to follow right hand edge of field for approx.
- restoration: On your way to the summit you will see evidence of essential footpath restoration work carried out by the National Park Authoriy.
Noun used with modifier
- riverside: Continue on Horsebridge & go through gate to rejoin riverside footpath.
- tarmac: Lighting from the garage areas has been reused along the new tarmac footpath and seating from Dumbarton Town Center has also been reused.
- distance: Weavers Way long distance footpath is just five minutes walk away.
- roadside: Our attention is now turning back to other road safety issues such as roadside footpaths, which we first raised with Highways in 2004.
- gravel: Turn right on the gravel footpath toward the golf clubhouse.

