Footpath - Terminology

Terminology

The terms shared-use path, separated-use path or multi-use path may be used if pedestrians and other forms of traffic make use of the same thoroughfare. Footpath can also be used to describe a sidewalk in some regions.

In some regions, such as England and Wales, there are rights of way on which pedestrians have a legally protected right to travel.

National parks, nature preserves, conservation areas and other protected wilderness areas may have trails that are restricted to pedestrians.

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