Follows paths (6)
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I believe the answer is:
tracks
This clue is a double definition.
'follows' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'paths' is the second definition.
('track' can be a synonym of 'path')
(Other definitions for tracks that I've seen before include "Parallel rails" , "Spoo" , "Rough paths; traces" , "where they chase hares?" , "Marks or routes, of an animal say" .)