cobblestone path

Rounded stone trail

A cobblestone path is a walkway paved with cobblestones—rounded stones set into the ground, typically in sand or mortar.

The term evokes old European streets, historic districts, and quaint village settings: We wandered down a cobblestone path to the harbor.

The uneven surface makes for picturesque but sometimes treacherous footing.

Related
  • pavingLaying hard ground cover
  • alleyNarrow way between buildings
  • laneDesignated travel strip
  • walkwayPath for foot traffic
  • quaintAttractively unfamiliar, outdated

medieval · old town · uneven · worn · moss · footsteps · echoing · charming · fairy tale · gas lamps · village · Europe · winding · town square · ancient · brick · street · clatter

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Opposites
surface material and texture

cobblestone pathasphalt road

Paved vehicle thoroughfare

tarmac · blacktop · macadam · linoleum · glass walkway

historical/modern character

cobblestone pathsuperhighway

Large high-speed roadway

freeway · interstate · motorway · expressway · airport runway

natural vs. constructed pathways

cobblestone pathdirt path

Unpaved walking route

forest trail · beaten track · wilderness path · mud track

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G