Hola Weg

 These heavily traversed paths, commonly known as holloways, derive their name from the Old English term “hola weg,” which translates to sunken road.

These hidden gems of the English countryside are typically found in regions with lengthy histories and softer terrains, such as the chalk and sandstone areas along the coast of the English Channel, rather than in rocky landscapes.

The origins and early history of sunken lanes in England, often referred to as holloways, are steeped in antiquity, tracing back to the Iron Age and possibly even earlier period notes holloway expert Robert Macfarlane.