wooden walkway

Planked pedestrian route

A wooden walkway is a path or passage constructed from wooden planks or boards, typically elevated above the ground.

Wooden walkways appear in parks, beaches, wetlands, and coastal areas where they protect fragile ecosystems while allowing foot traffic: The wooden walkway wound through the marsh.

Also called a boardwalk.

Related
  • boardwalkPlanked waterfront pathway
  • pierWaterfront landing structure
  • planksFlat construction lumber pieces
  • dockMooring structure at water's edge
  • promenadeLeisurely public stroll

jetty · raised platform · decking · bridge · path · nature trail · marsh · beach · splinters · weathered · creaking · railing · footsteps · coastal · saltwater · sea breeze · dunes · beach access

Categories
Opposites
material composition

wooden walkwaypaved path

Surfaced route for pedestrians

stone pathway · gravel path · flagstone path · cobblestone path · glass walkway

construction type

wooden walkwaypaved road

Hard-surfaced thoroughfare

dirt path · concrete slab · beaten path · dirt trail · mud track

permanence and formality

wooden walkwaydirt trail

Unpaved outdoor walkway

beaten path · footpath · game trail · desire path

Family

wooden, walkway, wood, walk, woods, wooded, woodsy, woodwork, woodworking

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G