The path or roadway alongside a canal, formerly used for hauling a barge along by human or animal power. Now ideal for bicycling and walking. C hemin de haulage in French.
a path along a canal or river used by animals towing boats
a road or track that runsalongside the banks of a river , canal or otherinland waterway
Path alongside canal used by horses to tow the boats along.
A towpath is a road or track that runs alongside the banks of a river, canal or other inland waterway. The purpose of a towpath is to allow a land vehicle, beast of burden or a team of human pullers to tow a boat, often a barge. This mode of transport was common before efficient engines could be fitted on boats and where sailing was impossible due to rapid current, tunnels and bridges, or unfavourable winds.