Off the beaten track' is an idiomatic expression used to describe a place that is remote or secluded. The crossword solutions ASTRAY, AFIELD, AWRY, TOONESIDE, and OUTOFTHEWAY all have similar meanings and are used to describe a place that is not on the usual path or route. ASTRAY means to go in the wrong direction or deviate from the right course. AFIELD means far away from home or the usual place. AWRY means to be turned aside or bent out of shape. TOONESIDE means to be tilted or slanted in one direction. Finally, OUTOFTHEWAY means to be in a place that is not easily found or accessed.