Icknield Way Path
A 112-mile long-distance walk in central and eastern England linking the Ridgeway National Trail with the Peddars Way and the Iceni Way, exploring the ancient history of this corner of Britain. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SP 959 168
Distance: 112 miles (180 km)
Time: 45–55 hours
Duration: 6–10 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
181 Chiltern Hills North, Aylesbury, Berkhamsted and Chesham
192 Buckingham and Milton Keynes
193 Luton and Stevenage
194 Hertford and Bishop’s Stortford
195 Braintree and Saffron Walden
209 Cambridge, Royston, Duxford and Linton
210 Newmarket and Haverhill
226 Ely, Newmarket, Mildenhall and Soham
229 Thetford Forest in the Brecks
230 Diss, Harleston, East Harling and Stanton
Summary
The Icknield Way Path runs from the end of the Ridgeway Path at Ivinghoe Beacon, near Tring, to the start of the Peddars Way at Knettishall Heath, near Thetford. The route crosses the Chilterns and Breckland, offering exquisite panoramic views, passing through charming towns and villages, and following quiet green lanes. The Icknield Way Path Association, who maintain the route, has endeavoured to find the most suitable and pleasant routes for walking while staying as close as possible to the general alignment of the ancient Icknield Way.