Our Wardens are currently out and about on the walkers’ route to ensure that all 110 miles of the path are in good shape as we head into summer. So, if you encounter someone fixing fresh route markers or cutting back extraneous foliage, please say “hello”. If you are walking, riding, or cycling on the […]
Two of our members have shared their experiences of walking the western sections of the Icknield Way. Their two blogs are posted on our Media page, please have a read. Caryl has also shared her research into Bed & Breakfast type accommodation which may be helpful to members.
The Icknield Way Association has wardens responsible for sections of the route to ensure the route is kept in good order. We currently have vacancies for the following sections, which can be split to suit wardens: The warden duties are ideal for someone who lives near the section of route so they can walk the
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As spring arrives we have refreshed and added to the circular walks linked to the Icknield Way. Time to get your walking boots out. The walks are available on the county routes pages: If you have any other circular walks linked to the Icknield Way that you would like to add, please contact Info@IcknieldWayTrail.org.uk
Pace are organising a charity BIG walk on 10th May. They have various length walks with the longest walk using the Icknield Way from Dunstable to Ivinghoe Beacon before joining the Ridgeway to Wendover. The shorter walks are from points on the Ridgeway to Wendover. Since 1990, Pace has been changing the lives of children
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As part of our 40th anniversary celebrations you are invited to attend a talk by Mary-Ann Ochota entitled “Why Old Paths Matter” 2pm, Saturday 19th October 2024 Market Hill Rooms, Fish Hill, Royston SG8 9JL Mary-Ann Ochota is a well-known and widely respected British broadcaster who specialises in anthropology, archaeology, and social history. A Fellow
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The Icknield Way has three stone plinth milestones along the Icknield Way. One at each end, Ivinghoe Beacon and Knettishall Heath and one in the middle at Balsham. These plinths have been in place since 1992 – see Early Icknield Way. Over the last 30 years they have become rather more ‘natural’, so the committee
The Icknield Way Association has wardens responsible for sections of the route to ensure the route is kept in good order. We currently have vacancies for the following sections: The warden duties are ideal for someone who lives near the section of route so they can walk the section of route several times a year
We have another intrepid walker who has now completed walking the Icknield Way, this time raising awareness and money for Luton Foodbank. Please donate to help ensure no-one in Luton goes hungry. A very interesting and amusing photographic diary has been completed. Well worth a read and laugh. Link: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/maggie where can also donate to
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Last month I posted a link to John’s 70 year walk. On Sunday 5th May he started on his journey from Thame, Bucks planning to arrive in Thetford, Norfolk on the 19th May – his 70th birthday. On this way passing the “The Parish of The Icknield Way Villages” west of the M11 where he
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