long distance footpath 169 km
OSM map layer · LineString
51.99, -0.17 · rel 23406
51.99, -0.17 · rel 23406
Icknield Way Path
45,4 km from start to finish through urban area.
Hertfordshire · 51.99°N ·
0.17°W
45,4km
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?
Urban Area
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
17× monument
2× ruins
1× Nature
The Prince's Lodging
monument ·
on the route
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Royston Cave
monument ·
on the route
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The White Horse
monument ·
on the route
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The Cardinal's Hat
monument ·
on the route
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Stadtepartnerschaft
monument ·
on the route
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The Grossal Merode Garden
monument ·
on the route
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The Old Post Office
monument ·
on the route
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Royston Cave
ruins ·
on the route
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Queen Victoria Memorial
monument ·
on the route
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Royston Town Hall
monument ·
on the route
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The Banyers Hotel
monument ·
on the route
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Motte & Bailey
ruins ·
on the route
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The Crown & Dolphin
monument ·
29 m off route
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Priory Memorial Gardens
monument ·
48 m off route
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The Guard House
monument ·
50 m off route
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The Equerries
monument ·
59 m off route
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The Masonic Hall
monument ·
68 m off route
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Hawkins Wood
Nature ·
70 m off route
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Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Memorial
monument ·
79 m off route
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American 91st (H) Bomb Group memorial
monument ·
89 m off route
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04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Icknield Way Path is 45.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Icknield Way Path takes approximately 11h 17min to complete.
No, Icknield Way Path is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Icknield Way Path starts near coordinates 51.936, -0.4035.
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.