News – Icknield Way Path

The Chilterns Heritage and Archaeology Partnership: What’s that CHAP been doing?

Bedfordshire, Promotion / Tom / 3 October 2025

The Icknield Way Association is pleased to host a free talk in Toddington entitled: The Chilterns Heritage and Archaeology Partnership: What’s that CHAP been doing? by Dr Wendy Morrison, Heritage & Archaeology Manager for Chilterns National Landscape. CHAP is the Chilterns Heritage and Archaeology Partnership. This talk will outline some of the projects CHAP has carried out and […]

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Therfield Circular Walk – Reminder

Hertfordshire, Promotion / Tom / 10 August 2025

This is a reminder that we will be conducting our second circular walk of the summer on Sunday 17th August. This will be a slight variation of the walk shown on the website. We’ll meet at 10.30am in the car park adjacent to the Heath Café, Therfield Heath, Royston. Laurence Rix will lead the walk and

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New Information Board and an old Milestone

Promotion, Suffolk / Tom / 20 July 2025

Those of you familiar with the eastern section of the Icknield Way will know that the route ends (or begins, if you prefer) at one of its most attractive sections. Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve, Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve | Suffolk Wildlife Trust , offers heathland, grazing ponies, and much more and is managed by Suffolk

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Join Us for a Circular Walk

Hertfordshire, Promotion / Tom / 14 July 2025

Hello to all our members and subscribers There are a number of circular walks on our website, and the committee members agree that we should get out and walk a few of them. Why not join us? We’ll be starting in the Hertfordshire section of the path, with the circular walks from Lilley and Therfield.

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Walking Journal – part two

Hertfordshire, Promotion / Tom / 11 July 2025

Lyn Dawes has completed another section of the Icknield Way and shared her beautifully descriptive account of walking between Ickleford and Wallington. See both parts on the Media page.

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Whipsnade Lion

Bedfordshire / Tom / 1 June 2025

The Whipsnade white lion has stood proud on the Dunstable Downs for almost 100 years. Ivinghoe Beacon was used as a vantage point to check the accuracy of the outline. Whipsnade Zoo have plans to completely re-chalk the iconic white lion this summer, thanks to the commitment and dedication of a group of local volunteers.

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Spring Patrol

Bedfordshire / Tom / 1 June 2025

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

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Two Blogs

Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire / Tom / 6 May 2025

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.

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Warden Vacancies (Bucks, Beds and Herts.)

Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Maintenance / Tom / 20 April 2025

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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Circular Walks

Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Promotion, Suffolk / Tom / 23 March 2025

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

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