The Icknield Way
The Icknield Way is thought to be the oldest track in Britain, dating from Neolithic times (4000-2000 BC) It was the trade route of the Iceni, an early British tribe, linking the Norfolk coast to the downlands of south-central England. As a series of parallel trackways, the route followed the scarp, halfway down the slope between the impenetrable forest that would have grown on the clay-capped Chilterns, and the swampy, poorly drained low land.
The Icknield Way Riders’ Route is a 23 mile ride crossing the Chilterns form Bledlow though Princes Risborough to Pitstone, following as close as possible to the ridgeway, where quite roads and bridleways allow. Please remember that this route passes over privately owned land. Please treat it with respect and use your rights with courtesy and discretion. Pass animals, pedestrians, cyclists and riders slowly and quietly.
The 23 mile route through the Chilterns is suitable for walkers, cyclist and horseriders.
The route is waymarked as ‘Riders’ Route’ with blue arrows. You may join it from the top of New Road Hill at Princes Risborough.
Leaflet: The Icknield Way leaflet by Bucks CC gives full map and desriptions.
