Gardens have long been spaces that are loved and treasured - as peaceful retreats, places to entertain, or simply to enjoy the beauty of nature. With homeowners investing in outdoor spaces more than ever, garden paths are becoming a key feature in creating a sense of flow and charm. Whether you're designing a quiet corner or undergoing a full landscaping project, a tiled pathway can tie it all together. In this post, we’re sharing some of our favourite garden path ideas to spark inspiration for your own garden.
If you are considering outdoor tiles for a pathway, the key is versatility and ease of maintenance, with these areas sometimes forming the main walkway from house to garden or from one patio to another. Natural stone or porcelain are the best materials for garden paths.
Herringbone Pathway Ideas
Our first garden path idea is to opt for a herringbone pathway. Laying natural stone paving in a herringbone pattern remains a popular way to bring subtle character and charm to any garden. The beauty of natural stone stackers or brick tiles is their versatility; they work well in different sized spaces and help lead the eye along a path. These smaller format pavers are a practical choice for garden zoning while the herringbone pattern is an on trend, decorative touch. The Dijon tumbled herringbone paving is a classic natural stone to achieve this look.
Grey Stone Pathway Ideas
Traditional grey stone cobbles remain a timeless choice for garden pathways. Their small size and durable, hardy surface make for a particularly long lasting and useable pathway garden tile choice. Using cobbles like our Clermont Gris aged tumbled limestone cobbles, you can create meandering paths that guide you through the garden. Incorporate planting alongside the path to soften the hardscaping and introduce natural beauty.
A more contemporary take on grey stone cobbles would be the Farrow Grey tumbled limestone cobbles with grey hues of dove grey through to anthracite blending effortlessly with a subtle warmth and detail in each cobble.
Dijon Cobbles Garden Path Ideas
Dijon limestone is an ever popular natural stone suitable for indoors and outdoors, with Dijon cobbles being perfect for a garden pathway. Loved for its soft beige and light grey hues, Dijon limestone cobbles seamlessly blend with various garden designs and schemes. The tumbled finish yields a gentle, aged appearance with the natural fossil detailing adding character. Available in small square cobbles and bricks, as well as ‘free length’ cobbles, ideal for paths and walkways.
Porcelain Garden Path Ideas
Another option for garden path ideas is to use porcelain. Stone effect porcelain is a wonderful alternative to real stone and benefits from a low water absorption rate, ideal for outdoors. Our Clariston range of porcelain cobbles are a unique offering with a textured surface and subtle tonal variations, emulating the charm of limestone cobbles but with the durability of porcelain. The Clariston Beige stone effect cobbles are a neutral beige tile, suiting country homes and gardens effortlessly.
Flagstone Pathway Ideas
A final idea for creating a garden pathway is to do so with large format limestone paving. The Dijon seasoned limestone paving shown here in a charming Georgian property was used for the entrance to the front of the garden. These flagstones create an inviting pathway with their random length format and honey beige tones. The seasoned finish is a great choice for those wanting to create a weathered and slightly rustic look, with a textured surface ideal for exterior use.
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We hope this post has been helpful in gathering your own garden path ideas. We recommend a visit to one of our UK showrooms to see our tiles on display and please do not hesitate to contact us for advice on your outdoor project. If you’re looking for further inspiration, read our post on garden tile ideas.
