Lane (8)
'lane' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for path that I've seen before include "Way for pedestrians" , "Walkway" , "Route, course" , "Trodden track" , "Track; direction" .)
(Other definitions for footpath that I've seen before include "pedestrian course" , "It's at the side of the road for pedestrians" , "Pedestrian right of way" , "Walkers' route" , "cross-country route" .)