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Desire Paths
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Desire paths Desire paths can be paths created as a consequence of erosion caused by human or animal foot-fall or traffic. The paths usually represent the shortest or most easily navigated routes between origins and destinations. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desire_path
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it looks like there could have been metal posts at these spots, maybe a fence to only let pedestrians through, and cyclists started going around
This was my hypothesis as well, but I didn't detect any position where a gate might have been. I'm quite sure the two spots you indicated are leaves.
if you know the original location, maybe check on street-view / satellite views. Google Earth also has the option to check older footage