In Chorley, Lancashire, "entries" are narrow 4ft wide passages between terraced houses which then split left & right to give access to half a dozen back yards. They are regarded as private and are entered through a door from the street. Ginnels, snickets, alleys (and jiggers in Liverpool) are public footpaths / shortcuts. To add to the confusion, we have a "Peter Wink" in Chorley town centre which is a flight of steps linking Market Street and Peter Street. The "Wiends" in Preston are wide enough to get a vehicle (horse & cart)down.