A well-trodden path is used regularly by a large number of people, and therefore looks worn and is easy to see. He made his way along a well-trodden path toward the shed.

What does well tread mean?

adjective (well trodden when postpositive) (of a path, route, etc) much frequented or used by walkers, travellers, etc.

What does trodden mean in the road?

The word 'trodden' means 'trampled or worn down underfoot'. The speaker remarks that the paths 'both that morning equally lay/ In leaves no step had...