noun
- paths alongside canals or rivers, originally used by people or animals pulling boats
Usage: plural of towpath
Examples
- The old towpaths along the canal have been converted into walking trails.
- Horses once walked these towpaths while pulling barges upstream.
- Cyclists enjoy riding on the flat towpaths that run beside the waterway.
- The towpaths provide scenic routes for joggers and nature enthusiasts.
- Historic towpaths connect several villages along the river system.
- Many towpaths are now part of the national trail network.