Footpath

A footpath is a type of thoroughfare, walking trail, or nature trail that is intended for use only by pedestrians and not by other forms of traffic such as motor vehicles, bicycles and horses. They can be found in a wide variety of places, from city centers to suburbs, highways, public parks, farmlands, mountain ridges, National parks, nature preserves, conservation areas and other protected wilderness areas. Urban footpaths are usually paved, may have steps, and can be called alleys, lanes, steps, etc.

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