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towpath

[ UK /tˈə‍ʊpɑːθ/ ]
NOUN
  1. a path along a canal or river used by animals towing boats

How To Use towpath In A Sentence

  • To me, the towpath is a highway for potential customers," Kay said. The Frederick News-Post : Local News
  • We'd throw a rope round a tree and the children would dash off along the towpath for a recce while the adults threw together a little light salad and uncorked a local rosé.
  • With a sudden bark the Labrador pulled free of Robbie's too-gentle grip and in one bound made the towpath.
  • The northern section, still largely in good condition, offers a most enjoyable towpath walk. Exploring Britain's Canals
  • At points the towpath is bordered by mature trees and thickets of elder and hawthorn, home to many different species of birds.
  • Houseboats and expensive terraced villas line the waterway, while well-heeled ladies take yappy canine triplets for walkies along the towpath.
  • I was annoyed to see whilst riding along the towpath on the way back into town that the swans have lost one of the cygnets in the past couple of days.
  • A long walk along ancient downland tracks and towpaths. Times, Sunday Times
  • He did ask if I thought people should not be allowed to walk on canal towpaths in case they fell in and drowned.
  • Sometimes we walk along the towpath or, if the lock is a bit far, we clamber back on board. Times, Sunday Times
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