beaten track

Example Sentences

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Jay Curtis is used to getting off the beaten track and exploring unusual sights with his drone - but even he was surprised to spot a 24-metre ship grounded off the west Wales coast.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

It is also a lever for encouraging tourism into an area far off the beaten track.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

The moral: Whenever possible, get off the beaten track.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2024

The town is so off the beaten track, the loudest sound is cows mooing in the distance.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024

As before, he kept off the beaten track, making his way through open meadows, and patches of trees.

From Atlantic Narratives Modern Short Stories by Ashe, Elizabeth