long distance footpath 169 km
OSM map layer · LineString
51.92, -0.49 · rel 23406
51.92, -0.49 · rel 23406
Icknield Way Path
46,2 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Central Bedfordshire · 51.92°N ·
0.49°W
46,2km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
28
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
Church or chapel
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 11 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× summit
2× ruins
3× monument
1× church
1× Attraction
Galley Hill
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Deacon Hill
summit ·
218 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Knocking Knoll Long Barrow
ruins ·
343 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Sharpenhoe Clappers
monument ·
355 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Warden Hill
summit ·
390 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Tree Cathedral
church ·
53 m off route
2,8 km
6%
Dunstable Downs
summit ·
213 m off route
7,4 km
16%
Dunstable Downs Beacon
Attraction ·
on the route
8,8 km
19%
Robertson Corner Memorial
monument ·
100 m off route
8,8 km
19%
Sir Peter Chalmers Mitchell Memorial
monument ·
363 m off route
8,8 km
19%
Conger Hill
ruins ·
33 m off route
25,9 km
56%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
92 m
–
234 m
0 km
23,1 km
46,2 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
197 m elevation
Quarter of the way
161 m elevation
Halfway
152 m elevation
Three quarters
99 m elevation
Finish
119 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Icknield Way Path is 46.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Icknield Way Path takes approximately 11h 30min to complete.
No, Icknield Way Path is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Icknield Way Path starts near coordinates 51.8344, -0.5438.
Icknield Way Path is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Icknield Way Path is maintained and managed by Icknield Way Association.